Taber Extrusions has opened its new $85 million facility expansion in Russellville, bringing a new direct extrusion press to the Arkansas manufacturing company and adding 70 expected jobs. The expansion includes a 10,000-ton, 16-inch front-load direct press — the largest …
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Dr. Aswini Kumar & Dr. Aswanth Reddy, Mercy Fort Smith
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaHeart & Soul Drs. Aswini Kumar and Aswanth Reddy represent two of the brightest medical stars on the roster of physicians at Mercy Fort Smith, a husband-and-wife duo who are the new faces of medical care in the River Valley. …
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UAFS Receives $15M to Build ‘Center for Mother and Infant Healthcare’
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is set to receive $15 million in federal funding to construct and equip a state-of-the-art Center for Mother and Infant Healthcare, following congressional approval of key FY2026 appropriations bills, according to a Wednesday …
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Building Tomorrow: ACEF Training Programs Making Progress in Filling State’s Labor Gap
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAll across Arkansas, one can feel the steady pulse of progress, a state on the rise. Throughout every region of the state, from the Diamond Lakes to the River Valley and from the Boston Mountains to the southern Delta, growth …
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Green Bay Packaging Breaks Ground on $1B Morrilton Expansion
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGreen Bay Packaging has broken ground on a $1 billion expansion of its Morrilton facility—the largest capital investment in Central Arkansas history. Dubbed “Project PowerPack,” the multi-year project will modernize infrastructure, add 300 acres for future growth, and significantly boost …
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University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Receives Anonymous Gift of $7.5M
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas – Fort Smith announced earlier this week that it has received a $7.5 million gift to endow a Center for Nonprofits (CNP) for the university. The gift is anonymous and one of the largest in the …
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Chuck Barrett, Bo Mattingly Launch Talk Show for Razorback Fans
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffChuck Barrett, the Voice of the Arkansas Razorbacks, and seasoned sports host Bo Mattingly are teaming up to bring Razorback fans a fresh and engaging sports talk radio program, “The Chuck & Bo Show.” The show is set to debut …
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Spotlight on Small Business: J&I Truck Accessories & Storage
(From left to right: Ivan Reed, owner; Justin Duvall, sales representative; Garrett Reed, installation technician; Tyler Boren, installation technician; Alycia Howell, bookkeeping clerk; Jake Reed, owner) When it comes to trucks, true aficionados are not satisfied with factory standards. For …
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Russellville Planning Commission Approves Legends Casino Proposal
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDuring a regular monthly meeting on Monday July 11, 2022, The Russellville Planning Commission approved the Legends Resort & Casino, a large-scale development planned for 330 Hob Nob Road, on 135 acres north of Interstate 40 in Russellville. According to …
Summer always brings back memories of my family’s road trips to Petit Jean State Park and other adventures around Arkansas. Whether I was in the back seat as a kid or driving my own daughters, there was always a …