Not too often does a business come along where the quality of the service is exceeded only by the conviction of its leadership. That is the case with The Bug Man, Inc. in Little Rock, whose founder, the late Bill…
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Searcy to Move Forward With $93M Transformation Plan
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffEarlier this week, citizens of Searcy approved two bond measures allowing the city to move forward with the #MySearcy Master Plan. The new projects are aimed at enhancing the quality of life for all Searcy residents. “This vote represents a…
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Unity Health Welcomes Johnston as New Interim CEO
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLaDonna Johnston has been appointed by the Unity Health Board of Directors as Interim President and CEO. This went into effect on Jan. 17, 2024. Johnston has over three decades of experience at Unity Health, having served in multiple leadership…
Arkansas Money & Politics is proud to introduce its list of Influencers for 2024, those who inspire us all to reach higher, achieve more and improve things in our communities. Within this list, find leaders in the corporate, nonprofit and public-service…
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First Community Financial Services Promotes Brandt to Senior VP
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFirst Community Financial Services located at First Community Bank recently promoted Jim Brandt to senior vice president, financial advisor. “For the last 20 years, I have had the honor of supporting our clients, observing their prosperity and contributing to their…
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A Natural Fit: Batesville’s First Community Bank Came By Its Name Honestly
Pictured above: First Community’s main office opened in a new building in 2003 Dale Cole opened First Community Bank in 1997 in Batesville with 14 employees and a focus on providing quality banking service to his community. He leased a…
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Administrators of State’s 25 Largest Hospitals
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffChad S. Aduddell CHI St. Vincent Little Rock Chad S. Aduddell has been CEO of CHI St. Vincent since 2015. He previously served as executive vice president and chief operations officer of CHI St. Vincent and president of CHI St.…
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2023 AMP Champions of Health Care
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThis year, AMP readers selected 85 health-care professionals and institutions across the state to be recognized as Champions of Health Care in 17 categories ranging from physicians and RNs to rural hospitals and allied health-care providers. As they continue to…
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Unity Health to Develop Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Searcy
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffPictured above: Kevin M. Barnett, M.D. and C. Preston Pugh, M.D. will be leading Unity Health’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit scheduled for July 2024. On August 14, Unity Health announced plans to develop a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)…
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Inspired Purpose: Williams’ Seek Ways to Instill Faith, Commitment at Harding
by KD Reepby KD ReepPictured above: Lisa and Dr. Michael Williams (Photos courtesy of Harding) His first year as president of Harding University in Searcy has kept Dr. Michael Williams, and his wife, Lisa, busy enough that they are just now able to sort…