Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas and the University of Arkansas at Monticello have launched an initiative designed to expand affordable higher education opportunities in Arkansas. UA Cossatot students will be able to earn bachelor’s degrees from UAM …
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All Roads Lead Here: Poultry Festival Promises Music, Food and Fine-feathered Fun
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaThe 66th annual Poultry Festival is set to return to Rogers June 12 and 13, promising good food, an A-list concert featuring Diamond Rio, multiple activities and fundraising for a good cause, all in celebration of one of the state’s …
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Igniting the Hat Scene: ‘Happy Hatter’ Scratches Itch to Craft
by Mary LeSieurby Mary LeSieurThe “happy hatter” by day and cowgirl by heart, Bree Adams has brought a new meaning to being a crafty entrepreneur. The creative force and owner of Blazing Breeze offers custom hats galore and attributed her calling to an undying …
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Southwest Adding Nonstop Service Between Little Rock and Orlando, Nashville
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSouthwest Airlines is adding nonstop service between Little Rock’s Clinton National Airport and Orlando International Airport on June 6, 2026. Airport officials said the seasonal route will operate on Saturdays through August, with flights taking just over two hours. The …
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Braswell & Son Expands into Nashville with Three New Stores
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLittle Rock-based Braswell & Son Pawnbrokers has expanded its presence into the Nashville area with the acquisition and rebranding of three stores. The 45-year-old retailer, known for fine pre-owned jewelry and luxury goods, now operates eight locations across multiple states, …
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Making Inroads: Female Drivers Continue to Grow in Numbers, But Much Work Remains
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaThere was a time when Nikki Ray, vice president of Paul Ray Trucking in Nashville, would have been unique to the point of odd for being a woman at the helm of a transportation company. Ray, who came into the …
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Staying the Course: Lexicon’s Heritage Links Leaves Footprint on Professional Golf
by Todd Traubby Todd TraubPictured above: Liberty National, Jersey City, N.J. (Photos courtesy of Lexicon Inc.) Renowned golf course builder Heritage Links can trace its history from an encounter in southeast Asia to a state-of-the-art new facility in east Texas. However, the company has …
Drew Dorsey Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Pulaski County Born and raised in Little Rock, Drew Dorsey is a graduate of Mount St. Mary Academy, the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and the William H. Bowen School of Law in Little Rock. …
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Fayetteville Ranks Among Top Metro Areas Where Tech Talent is Surging
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWorkforce Insights, a weekly newsletter powered by LinkedIn’s data resources, published a tech-talent article this month featuring 15 metropolitan areas where talent is surging, with Fayetteville ranking as No. 14 on the list with a 25.6% growth in technological talent …
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Update: A New Vision for Little Rock’s Breckenridge Village; Deluca’s Reportedly in the Mix
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLittle Rock’s Breckenridge Village is under new ownership. KBK-Breck LLC purchased the Little Rock shopping center known as Breckenridge Village, located at Rodney Parham Road and Interstate 430 in Little Rock, as of May 12. The ownership group is comprised …