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New Endowed Scholarship Honors Family Legacy at Philander Smith University
by AMP Staff January 23, 2026
by AMP Staff January 23, 2026
A new endowed scholarship created by SILLE Educational Consulting, LLC and the BELL Program will open doors for future students at Philander Smith University, blending academic achievement with a deep commitment to service and social justice. The Ellis Smith Williams …
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Good Morning America Kicks Off Black History Month in Little Rock
by AMP Staff February 1, 2022
by AMP Staff February 1, 2022
Good Morning America celebrated the beginning of Black History Month in Little Rock on Tuesday. In partnership with the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB), City of Little Rock and the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, the popular …
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Op-Ed: The Suffocation of America
by Emma Willis June 7, 2021
by Emma Willis June 7, 2021
Reflections on the death of George Floyd and its impact on economic equity. May 25, 2020 will be a day that lives in infamy for most Americans. That day, with the senseless murder of George Floyd, our nation learned exactly …
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Backpack Program Drives Teacher to Become Mrs. Arkansas-America October 13, 2026
Many girls grow up competing in pageants and dream of one day representing their state on a national stage, but the story was different for Ashton Haywood, Mrs. Arkansas-America 2026. Her journey started when she became an art teacher at… The post Backpack Program Drives Teacher to Become Mrs. Arkansas-America appeared first on AMP.
L3Harris Secures $250M Contract Extension With Lockheed Martin in Camden October 13, 2026
L3Harris Technologies on Monday announced an extended deal with Lockheed Martin to manufacture rocket propulsion units at its new Camden facility. The add-on contract is valued at $250 million. L3 works on standard-range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) propulsion… The post L3Harris Secures $250M Contract Extension With Lockheed Martin in Camden appeared first on […]
Bill Clinton, Jerry Jones Share Razorback Memories at Little Rock Touchdown Club October 12, 2026
Former president Bill Clinton and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made a joint appearance at the Oct. 12 meeting of the Little Rock Touchdown Club at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock. The meeting culminated with Jones announcing a… The post Bill Clinton, Jerry Jones Share Razorback Memories at Little Rock Touchdown Club appeared […]
Gene and Jerry Jones Family Announce $10M Gift to Clinton Foundation October 12, 2026
The Gene and Jerry Jones Family and the Clinton Foundation today announced a $10 million donation from the Jones Family to support the modernization and renovation of the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock. “Jerry Jones is an American sports… The post Gene and Jerry Jones Family Announce $10M Gift to Clinton Foundation appeared first […]
Second Chance Youth Ranch Presents “Faithful to the Fatherless” Banquet Oct. 13 October 12, 2026
Second Chance Youth Ranch’s 13th annual Faithful to the Fatherless fundraising banquet comes around just once a year. In fact, for the Saline County-based non-profit that works to connect kids to foster homes, Faithful to the Fatherless is the lone… The post Second Chance Youth Ranch Presents “Faithful to the Fatherless” Banquet Oct. 13 appeared […]
UA to Push for More Engineering Graduates With Support From State Industries October 9, 2026
An industrial resurgence in Arkansas is dangerously close to losing momentum thanks to a shortage of qualified engineers, but efforts to promote engineering education may lead to billions of dollars in state income. The University of Arkansas College of Engineering… The post UA to Push for More Engineering Graduates With Support From State Industries appeared […]
$3M Grant Brings More Interactive Learning to UA-Little Rock October 9, 2026
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock continues to be all-in when it comes to hands-on interactive learning for its students. Already, UA-Little Rock’s Center for Simulation Innovation provides a 20-bed, 9,500-square-foot simulated hospital setting for those studying nursing and… The post $3M Grant Brings More Interactive Learning to UA-Little Rock appeared first on AMP.
Womack, Transportation Secretary Duffy Highlight Arkansas Infrastructure Investments October 9, 2026
House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack recently welcomed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy to Arkansas’ Third Congressional District. During the visit, Rep. Womack noted how federal investments are helping the… The post Womack, Transportation Secretary Duffy Highlight Arkansas Infrastructure Investments appeared first on AMP.
Updating Regulations a Key Focus of Natural State Housing Summit October 9, 2026
The Natural State Housing Summit took place Oct. 2 at the Robinson Center in Little Rock, exploring how policy changes could help solve the affordable housing crisis. The event was hosted by Groundwork, an organization that initially focused on addressing… The post Updating Regulations a Key Focus of Natural State Housing Summit appeared first on […]
ATU Foundation Announces $3.15M Gift for Scholarships October 9, 2026
Arkansas Tech University’s ATU Foundation received a $3.15 million donation from the Windgate Foundation, it announced. Most of the amount, $3 million, will go to the Windgate General Endowed Scholarship and the Sue M. Frueauff Memorial Endowed Scholarship. The foundation… The post ATU Foundation Announces $3.15M Gift for Scholarships appeared first on AMP.