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AEDC Awards $25M to 22 Arkansas Communities for Industrial Site Development
by AMP Staff May 1, 2026
by AMP Staff May 1, 2026
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission has awarded $25 million to 22 communities through the Arkansas Site Development Program. The cities and counties receiving Arkansas Site Development Program funds include Bradley County, Bentonville, Berryville, Conway, De Queen, El Dorado, England, Grant …
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The White Sands of Arkansas: Sheridan Operation’s Crushed Quartz Coming to a Golf Course, Pool or Ball Field Near You
by Mark Carter May 17, 2025
by Mark Carter May 17, 2025
Underneath the tall pines and gently rolling hills that make up the Grant County landscape runs a vein of quartz unique to Arkansas. From the deposit located on the outskirts of Sheridan, Premier Sand & Stone mines, washes and crushes …
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$10M Awarded to Boost 13 Arkansas Industrial Site Developments
by AMP Staff December 12, 2024
by AMP Staff December 12, 2024
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, alongside the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), has announced the distribution of $10 million in funding to 13 Arkansas communities through the Arkansas Site Development Program. The grants aim to enhance industrial site readiness across the …
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Arkansas Coalition for Strong Families Urges Lawmakers to Invest in Families
by Sarah DeClerk April 12, 2024
by Sarah DeClerk April 12, 2024
The Arkansas Coalition for Strong Families held an “Invest in Our Families” press conference at the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock on Thursday to encourage lawmakers to make long-term investments geared toward ensuring resources for Arkansas children and families …
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A Day in the Life: Brittany Moss, Entrepreneur
by Sarah DeClerk December 8, 2023
by Sarah DeClerk December 8, 2023
Rural Arkansas is often known for all the wrong reasons — such as high rates of poverty, lack of educational attainment and scarce job opportunities — but at just 25 years old, Brittany Moss overcame those kinds of obstacles to …
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Moss Crowned Mrs. Woman Entrepreneur Arkansas International
by AMP Staff November 7, 2023
by AMP Staff November 7, 2023
Arkansas native Brittany Moss, an extraordinary businesswoman and visionary, was recently crowned Mrs. Woman Entrepreneur Arkansas International. This esteemed recognition celebrates Moss’ remarkable achievements and highlights her dedication to shaping the future of education in the state. At her young …
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Southwest Arkansas District Asked to Stop Encouraging Christianity in Public Schools
by Arkansas Advocate May 17, 2023
by Arkansas Advocate May 17, 2023
A national nonprofit that advocates for the separation of church and state asked a Southwest Arkansas school district on Tuesday to stop distributing Bibles at an elementary school and leading students in prayer, according to a Tuesday news release. The Freedom …
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Arkansas Visionary: Tommy May on Building a Legacy, One Community at a Time
by Dwain Hebda May 12, 2023
by Dwain Hebda May 12, 2023
There are many things about retired banking executive and Arkansas Business Hall of Famer Tommy May’s life and career that stretch the imagination and defy belief. His masterful leadership grew a small bank of the Arkansas Delta into a household …
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Trump Posts Cotton’s Personal Phone Number Over Daylight Savings Time Disagreement October 3, 2026
President Donald Trump on Saturday appealed to his followers on Truth Social to contact Republican Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas, including what appeared to be Cotton’s personal cell phone number. In his post, Trump took aim at Cotton’s longstanding opposition… The post Trump Posts Cotton’s Personal Phone Number Over Daylight Savings Time Disagreement appeared first […]
New Bentonville STEM University Reveals Name, Breaks Ground October 2, 2026
A new STEM-focused university in Bentonville has officially broken ground and revealed its name: Bentonville Institute of Technology. The milestone marks the beginning of construction for a university designed around a new approach to higher education, combining STEM, business, artificial… The post New Bentonville STEM University Reveals Name, Breaks Ground appeared first on AMP.
Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame to Honor Final Group of State’s Known Tuskegee Airmen Pilots October 2, 2026
Six Arkansas aviators who served among the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II will be inducted into the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame this fall, completing the Hall of Fame’s recognition of known Arkansas pilots who were members of the… The post Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame to Honor Final Group of State’s Known Tuskegee […]
Arkansas Crime Lab Launches Rapid DNA Technology October 2, 2026
The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory has officially launched Rapid DNA technology at participating booking stations, it recently announced. Arkansas is now the third state in the nation to deploy the technology. “Arkansas is proud to be the third state in… The post Arkansas Crime Lab Launches Rapid DNA Technology appeared first on AMP.
Heather Baker Featured on MSN Among ‘Top 10 Visionary Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2026’ October 2, 2026
Heather Baker, president and publisher of AY Media Group, is featured among the “Top 10 Visionary Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2026” in an article published on MSN.com, marking a significant milestone for the Arkansas media executive whose career spans three… The post Heather Baker Featured on MSN Among ‘Top 10 Visionary Entrepreneurs to Watch in […]
UAMS Invests Barnes in Harry P. Ward Chancellor’s Distinguished Chair October 2, 2026
Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, was invested in the Harry P. Ward Chancellor’s Distinguished Chair during a Sept. 29 ceremony. “In this prestigious chair, I hope to lead by the example of… The post UAMS Invests Barnes in Harry P. Ward Chancellor’s Distinguished Chair appeared first on […]
Goodwill Arkansas Receives Grant to Expand Skilled Trades Training October 2, 2026
Goodwill Arkansas has been awarded $850,000 through BlackRock Future Builders to help workers as they pursue careers in skilled trades. BlackRock Future Builders is a national philanthropic initiative funded by the BlackRock Foundation. The investment is part of more than… The post Goodwill Arkansas Receives Grant to Expand Skilled Trades Training appeared first on AMP.
Smackover Lithium Exceeds Customer Offtake Volumes for Arkansas Project October 1, 2026
Smackover Lithium, a joint partnership between Standard Lithium and Equinor in its southwest Arkansas project, announced that it has amended its binding commercial offtake agreement with Trafigura Trading. The amendment provides for additional offtake volumes to complete the Project’s customer… The post Smackover Lithium Exceeds Customer Offtake Volumes for Arkansas Project appeared first on AMP.
Arkansas Releases 2027 Gymnastics Schedule October 1, 2026
The Arkansas Razorbacks gymnastics team has released its 2027 schedule. Arkansas will compete in 11 regular-season meets, with five at home in Bud Walton Arena. BWA will also serve as an NCAA regional site, bringing postseason gymnastics action to Fayetteville… The post Arkansas Releases 2027 Gymnastics Schedule appeared first on AMP.
CARTI Expanding Access to Clinical Research Opportunities October 1, 2026
CARTI will expand rural communities’ access to the latest available treatments with support from the Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program, thanks to a $1 million grant. The grant, part of the Recruitment Innovation Skills and Education for Arkansas (RISE AR)… The post CARTI Expanding Access to Clinical Research Opportunities appeared first on AMP.