Hendrix College in Conway has been awarded a six-year, $2.5 million Scholarship in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) grant from the National Science Foundation, the school announced Tuesday. The grant will provide up to $15,000 in scholarships annually to…
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Pictured above: Gary George, from left, Eric Jackson, John Conner Jr. and Dhu Thompson were recently inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. Photos provided. In February, four distinguished individuals were welcomed to the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame…
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What If: A Look at Financial Scenarios in an Uncertain World
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaThe financial world is full of uncertainty currently headlined by conflicts around the globe, a looming presidential election and the muted threat of a viral resurgence. Any one of these events can have a profound impact on the economic wellness…
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Hendrix College Joins Bowen School of Law Pathway Program
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaHendrix College of Conway is the latest institution to join the Pathway Program of UA Little Rock’s William H. Bowen School of Law. The two schools entered into a memorandum of understanding which paves the way for Hendrix students to…
While much attention is rightfully paid to Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort’s major additions in recent years, during which the establishment was developed into a fully fledged casino resort, no less important changes were made in the decades prior that allowed…
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Arkansas Advocates for Children & Families Hires Gess, Cormican
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF), a nonprofit child advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that all children and their families have the resources and opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives, has announced two new hires. Pete Gess and…
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Grappling With History: Greg Hatcher and the Rise of Arkansas Wrestling
by Todd Traubby Todd TraubPictured above: Little Rock wrestler Tyler Brennan finished fifth in his weight division at the 2022 Pac 12 championships. (Photo courtesy of Little Rock Athletics) Wrestling may be considered the oldest sport in the world, but it is relatively new…
For most of his life, Tim Griffin has followed a natural trajectory of law, military and political service. His current position as the state’s attorney general is the culmination of life choices and experiences that led him into politics. Griffin…
I am a big fan of stories, and I find myself thinking about the type of stories that I remember. My hope is that the things that hook my attention incorporate something that I can repurpose to help motivate others.…
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Farmers & Merchants Bank Selects Morgan as Vice Chairman
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFarmers & Merchants Bank, a Stuttgart-based community bank, has announced the promotion of Christopher Morgan, M.D., a doctor of internal medicine and pediatrics, to vice chairman of the board of directors. A native of Stuttgart, Morgan serves on the Stuttgart…