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Walmart, President Trump in Spat Over Tariffs & Price Hikes
by Dwain Hebda May 20, 2025
by Dwain Hebda May 20, 2025
What do you get when you pit the leader of the free world against the most powerful retailer on the planet over tariffs? Hint: It’s apparently not, as Walmart’s slogan once promised, “Always Low Prices. Always.” The Bentonville-based behemoth put …
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Rep. Rick Crawford Chosen to Chair House Intelligence Committee
by AMP Staff January 16, 2025
by AMP Staff January 16, 2025
Representative Rick Crawford, R-Ark., of Jonesboro, was appointed chair of the House Intelligence Committee Thursday by House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. This follows the removal of Rep. Mike Turner, R-Oh. from the position. Johnson told reporters late Wednesday that he …
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Arkansas Election Recap
by Dwain Hebda November 6, 2024
by Dwain Hebda November 6, 2024
The presidential election wasn’t the only thing Arkansans decided on Nov. 5, with state and federal offices up for grabs and various issues on the ballot. As expected, Donald J. Trump cruised through the Natural State, outpacing Vice President Kamala …
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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.
Arkansas-Made Iron Dome Missiles Delivered for First Time October 8, 2026
Tamir missiles for the Iron Dome Weapon System have been delivered from a manufacturing facility in Camden. Raytheon-Rafael Protection Systems executives joined federal and state officials to mark the milestone, which represents the beginning of the company’s U.S. production for… The post Arkansas-Made Iron Dome Missiles Delivered for First Time appeared first on AMP.
David Bazzel: How a Former Arkansas Razorback Built a Legacy Beyond Football October 8, 2026
If you have spent much time around Arkansas sports or community events, you know how quickly No. 53, David Bazzel, brightens a room. In a world where people merely hold a position, Bazzel creates a presence and has done so… The post David Bazzel: How a Former Arkansas Razorback Built a Legacy Beyond Football appeared […]
Arkansas Releases Full 2026-27 Basketball Schedule October 8, 2026
The 2026-27 Arkansas Razorbacks full basketball schedule with tip times and TV designations was released on Wednesday. John Calipari’s squad, coming off an SEC tournament championship and a Sweet 16 run, once again faces a daunting non-conference slate including four… The post Arkansas Releases Full 2026-27 Basketball Schedule appeared first on AMP.