On Feb. 7, Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled (AEDD) announced plans to expand the organization’s reach in Pulaski and Lonoke Counties, as well as the nonprofit’s first-ever capital campaign, which kicked off last January. To date, AEDD has raised…
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Up to $25,000 in Grants Available for Tornado Recovery Efforts
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Community Foundation has revealed the availability of grants for up to $25,000 to support organizations with programs or projects that are working on long-term tornado recovery efforts in Cross, Lonoke or Pulaski counties. “Help is still needed for many…
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Multi-Use Greenways in the Works for Central Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffMetroplan, an association of local governments in central Arkansas, has announced an ambitious system of connective pathways called the Central Arkansas Regional Greenways Plan, which will guide investment towards a world-class, multi-use pathway network spanning Faulkner, Lonoke, Pulaski and Saline…
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In Case You Missed It: Gov. Sanders Extends Tax Deadline
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGovernor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued an executive order on April 4 to extend the tax deadline for a number of counties in light of the destruction caused by storms and tornadoes on March 31. On April 10, Sanders issued another…
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CareLink Names Gilbert as Vice President of Development
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffMichelle Gilbert has been named Vice President of Development for CareLink. Returning to the nonprofit after having served in the past as Marketing and Outreach Manager, Gilbert will lead the team responsible for fundraising, public relations and marketing for the…
Republican Senator John Boozman will launch his annual Ag Tour in Fayetteville Aug. 22 – appearing on social media under the hashtag #ARisAg – with visits to farms and agricultural facilities across the state.  “Agriculture is our state’s leading industry,…
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Baptist Health Cuts Ribbon on PACE Adult Day Health Center
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOn Aug. 12, Baptist Health PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly) welcomed the community to its new, state-of-the-art Adult Day Health Center on Springhill Drive near Baptist Health’s hospital campus in North Little Rock. Previously known as…
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Good Day Farm Relocating Little Rock Dispensary to Chenal
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffMedical marijuana retailer Good Day Farm will soon relocate its Little Rock dispensary to a larger, 4,034-SF retail space located at 11600 Chenal Parkway. The new space will open to the public on Thursday, March 31 at 10 a.m. To…
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Arkansas Getting $40 Million for Improvements Along U.S. 67
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleArkansas will be receiving $40 million in federal funding for roadway repairs. The Arkansas Department of Transportation was awarded $40 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation for the reconstruction and improvement of two sections of U.S. 67 that are…
by Ryan Nix, Photos by Jamison Mosley Big things are happening in Cabot. As one of Arkansas’ most rapidly growing communities, the city seat of Lonoke County is poised to become both a vital regional player and an example for…