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Digital Pennies from Heaven: Arkansas Financiers Talk Future of Cash Money
by Mark Carter March 18, 2026
by Mark Carter March 18, 2026
The U.S. government no longer mints pennies, those copper shekels representing the lowest face value of any unit of American currency. The one-cent piece — the term “penny” is actually British — remains legal tender and in circulation, but the …
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Southern Block Capital Focusing on Bitcoin as It Rides Digital Wave
by AMP Staff March 17, 2026
by AMP Staff March 17, 2026
The entrepreneurs behind Southern Block Capital, a Bitcoin mining investment firm based in Little Rock, are optimistic that their second fundraising round will build on the success of the first. Ryan Herget, the man behind Arkansas startup uber-success stories Chef …
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Southern Block Capital Launches Second Infrastructure Fund
by AMP Staff February 12, 2026
by AMP Staff February 12, 2026
Southern Block Capital, the investment fund led by central Arkansas entrepreneurs Ryan Herget, Steve Landers Jr. and Dustin Curtis, has launched its second funding round out of a planned five. The fund focuses on building and operating energy-backed infrastructure. Bitcoin …
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Bitcoin Meets the Natural State: Herget, Landers and Curtis Launch Southern Block Capital
by AMP Staff June 23, 2025
by AMP Staff June 23, 2025
Three veteran Arkansas entrepreneurs are betting big on Bitcoin and aiming to bring the power of digital currency mining home to the Natural State. Southern Block Capital, a newly launched investment fund led by Ryan Herget, Steve Landers Jr. and …
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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.
Voice of Trojan Basketball Ray Tucker Steps Down After Decades Behind the Mic October 9, 2026
After more than four decades, Ray Tucker is stepping down as the Voice of Little Rock Trojan Basketball. Tucker first called Little Rock games in 1984 and has served as the program’s play-by-play voice for 24 consecutive seasons. “I have… The post Voice of Trojan Basketball Ray Tucker Steps Down After Decades Behind the Mic […]
Jennifer Davis Named CEO at Bentonville’s Bastazo October 8, 2026
Bastazo, an AI-powered operational-technology cybersecurity company, has named Jennifer Davis its chief executive officer. Bastazo applies AI to help operators understand their exposure, anticipate attack paths and prioritize practical protections for the operational technology (OT) that controls these systems, according… The post Jennifer Davis Named CEO at Bentonville’s Bastazo appeared first on AMP.