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Bringing the Past to Life: Month-long Event to Recreate a Historic Stretch of Downtown Little Rock
by Dwain Hebda March 18, 2026
by Dwain Hebda March 18, 2026
The West Ninth Street corridor in downtown Little Rock was once considered one of the most culturally significant urban stretches in the South. (Photos provided by Quapaw Quarter Association) Imagine walking in a downtown neighborhood clogged with pedestrians and families …
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Jennifer Davis Named CEO at Bentonville’s Bastazo October 8, 2026
Bastazo, an AI-powered operational-technology cybersecurity company, has named Jennifer Davis its chief executive officer. Bastazo applies AI to help operators understand their exposure, anticipate attack paths and prioritize practical protections for the operational technology (OT) that controls these systems, according… The post Jennifer Davis Named CEO at Bentonville’s Bastazo appeared first on AMP.
Arkansas-Made Iron Dome Missiles Delivered for First Time October 8, 2026
Tamir missiles for the Iron Dome Weapon System have been delivered from a manufacturing facility in Camden. Raytheon-Rafael Protection Systems executives joined federal and state officials to mark the milestone, which represents the beginning of the company’s U.S. production for… The post Arkansas-Made Iron Dome Missiles Delivered for First Time appeared first on AMP.
David Bazzel: How a Former Arkansas Razorback Built a Legacy Beyond Football October 8, 2026
If you have spent much time around Arkansas sports or community events, you know how quickly No. 53, David Bazzel, brightens a room. In a world where people merely hold a position, Bazzel creates a presence and has done so… The post David Bazzel: How a Former Arkansas Razorback Built a Legacy Beyond Football appeared […]
Arkansas Releases Full 2026-27 Basketball Schedule October 8, 2026
The 2026-27 Arkansas Razorbacks full basketball schedule with tip times and TV designations was released on Wednesday. John Calipari’s squad, coming off an SEC tournament championship and a Sweet 16 run, once again faces a daunting non-conference slate including four… The post Arkansas Releases Full 2026-27 Basketball Schedule appeared first on AMP.
Hite International Partners With Maxwell Leadership to Build Entrepreneurial Community October 7, 2026
Arkansas couple JC and Karen Hite, owners of Hite International, have teamed up with John Maxwell, Mark Cole and Vincent Fisher to provide enhanced services to entrepreneurs through a merger between Hite’s Committed Mastermind and Maxwell Leadership’s High Capacity Leaders.… The post Hite International Partners With Maxwell Leadership to Build Entrepreneurial Community appeared first on […]
Proposed Sherwood School District Moves Forward to March 2027 Vote October 7, 2026
Sherwood residents will vote next year on whether to form a new school district after the Arkansas State Board of Education unanimously approved moving the proposal forward Wednesday, Oct. 7. The board ordered an election for March 2, 2027, on… The post Proposed Sherwood School District Moves Forward to March 2027 Vote appeared first on […]
Bentonville’s Kwema Wins National Security Product of the Year October 7, 2026
Kwema, a Bentonville-based workplace safety company, has won Outstanding New Security Product at the 2026 US Outstanding Security Performance Awards in Atlanta. The OSPAs are chosen by a panel of 22 judges nominated by the industry’s professional bodies, including ASIS… The post Bentonville’s Kwema Wins National Security Product of the Year appeared first on AMP.
Springdale’s Lisa Taylor Named National Elementary Economics Teacher of the Year October 7, 2026
Lisa Taylor, a fifth-grade teacher at Willis D. Shaw Elementary in Springdale, has been named the elementary-level winner of the National Association of Economic Educators Teacher of the Year Award for 2026. Economics Arkansas nominated Taylor, who has been one… The post Springdale’s Lisa Taylor Named National Elementary Economics Teacher of the Year appeared first […]
President Bill Clinton, Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones to Share Stage at Little Rock Touchdown Club October 7, 2026
There was a time when getting Bill Clinton and Jerry Jones into the same room would not have been that difficult. Born just four years apart, each to modest means, the two men grew up in the Natural State and… The post President Bill Clinton, Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones to Share Stage at Little […]
Arkansas-based SANY Nutrition Teams Up With Stenhouse Jr. for NASCAR Cup Series October 6, 2026
Jonesboro-based SANY Nutrition Group is partnering up with Hyak Motorsports and NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to launch a new high-performance nutrition brand, Beyond Resilience. “Beyond Resilience” will be seen on the No. 47 Chevrolet in what the… The post Arkansas-based SANY Nutrition Teams Up With Stenhouse Jr. for NASCAR Cup Series appeared […]