White River Energetics (WRE), a manufacturer of ammunition primers and energetics, is expanding its facility in Des Arc, Arkansas, with a $70 million investment that will create 100 new jobs. The project includes a $10 million expansion of its current …
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Visit Hot Springs is set to bring a Sumo competition to the city next year, said Steve Arrison, CEO of Visit Hot Springs. The city got its first taste of the sport during the “Sumo! Sumo! Sumo!” exhibition in March, …
Arkansans turned out in record numbers for a trio of events celebrating Spa City’s relationship with its sister city of Hanamaki, Japan. The annual Cherry Blossom Festival, American Craft Sake Fest and Sumo! Sumo! Sumo! Exhibition, held the first weekend …
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Three Arkansans to Square Up Against International Sumo Pros
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBanker Don Gooch, AY Media Group President and Publisher Heather Baker, and The Buzz’s Roger Scott will go toe to toe with three rather larger professional sumo wrestlers on Sunday, March 3, in “Sumo! Sumo! Sumo!,” the state’s first sumo …
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Publisher’s Letter: Leading the Way
Influencers come in many shapes and sizes. Influencers can be mentors, CEOs and teachers; their influence can be effectively subtle or dynamic; they can influence overtly or otherwise. But they all share one common denominator — they are leaders. Arkansas …
Morning Mayhem member RJ Hawk announced on Tuesday, Dec. 27. that he would be leaving the popular radio morning show. Hawk has worked full-time for The Buzz for last 14 years, and while he is stepping down from Morning Mayhem, he …
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Smooth Transition — A visit with Morning Mayhem: The Crew Talks Tommy, Justin and Keeping Local Radio Relevant
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas’s premier sports radio station didn’t miss a beat earlier this year when the legendary Tommy Smith retired. Smith was the voice of 103.7 The Buzz and led the venerable KABZ-FM morning show, “The Show with No Name,” consistently rated …
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Tickets Available for Upcoming Carelink Cupcake Fest Benefitting Seniors
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffCarelink’s annual cupcake festival, benefiting the Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging, returns Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Heifer International Village in Little Rock. Tickets for the Candyland-themed Cupcakes for Goodness Sake start at $5 for people …
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Arkansas Urology Valentine’s Fundraiser Adds Humor with Modern Candy Grams
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Urology has launched a special Valentine’s Day fundraiser playing off of the nostalgia of candy grams. The “adult-humored campaign provides a range of gift options with witty cards to lighten the mood” while raising awareness for men’s health. “Most …
