Photos by Ryan Parker The best in Arkansas print, broadcast, craft and communications were on hand July 25 for the annual Diamond Journalism Awards. The event, sponsored by the Arkansas Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, was held …
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Poultry Festival: Scholarship Auction
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaA highlight of the festival, not to mention of the foundation’s work, is its 30-year history of awarding scholarships to deserving college students interested in pursuing a career in the poultry and egg industry. Last year, The Poultry Foundation awarded …
- IndustriesPeopleReal estate
Face of Land Real Estate: Ben Wellons, CEO, Wellons Real Estate
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBen Wellons, CEO What kind of competition do you face in this field, and how does your company distinguish itself? In one sense, we don’t have any direct competition. We’ve created a unique business model that combines land development …
- EnergyIndustriesMagazine
Cooking with Gas: Summit Utilities Sees Both Opportunities and Challenges in the New Year
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaSummit Utilities, which has served Arkansas since acquiring the gas distribution assets of CenterPoint Energy in January 2022, is a natural gas provider to 525,000 families and businesses throughout Arkansas, Oklahoma and the Texarkana, Texas, area. The company has taken …
Due to recent outbreaks of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) reported in Oklahoma and Texas, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture recommends that all equine events, including shows, competitions, and large gatherings, be postponed for two weeks as a precaution to protect the …
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Going for the Bronze: Money and interest Are There, but D-Mac Statue Remains a Bone of Contention on Hill
by Doug Criseby Doug CriseCompared to similarly-sized athletic programs, some say the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville lags behind when it comes to memorializing its legacy athletes. “We need to do a better job of honoring former players,” said David Bazzel, former Razorbacks linebacker …
Arkansas ranks 46th out of 50 states for safety, according to a study by WalletHub. The study used 52 key indicators for safety, categorized into five groups, ranging from assaults per capita to financial losses from climate disasters. The study’s …
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E-sport Gamers to Converge on Little Rock for Rocktown Beatdown
E-sport gamers are expected to take over The Dojo in Little Rock and compete against gamers from Arkansas and beyond in the Rocktown Beatdown on Oct. 11. Byron Buslig, a local illustrator, is one of the organizers of the event. …
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Hall of Famer Jimmy Johnson Coming Back to Arkansas
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaOf all the legendary players and coaches who have passed through the annals of college and pro football, only a few select individuals have managed to stand out as true innovators, certified champions and compelling characters all rolled into one. …
- BusinessMagazineSmall business
A Proven Powerhouse: Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric Expands World-Class Home Services in Little Rock
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFeature image above: Chris Mangrum, central Arkansas service manager, from left, Brian Wood, Little Rock general manager, and Charley Boyce, CEO In a bold move to deepen its footprint in central Arkansas, Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric has opened its …
