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Devin Heath to Succeed Steve Arrison at Visit Hot Springs
by AMP Staff May 19, 2026
by AMP Staff May 19, 2026
Visit Hot Springs has selected veteran tourism executive Devin Heath as its new president and CEO. Heath, who brings more than 20 years of experience in tourism and hospitality leadership, was chosen during a special-called meeting of the Hot Springs …
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AMP Influencers: Wayne Smith, Oaklawn Hot Springs
by Mak Millard January 15, 2026
by Mak Millard January 15, 2026
Exceeding Expectations By the time he first stepped foot in Hot Springs, Wayne Smith had already found his calling in casino work. The Rhode Island native had crisscrossed the country with stints in Las Vegas, St. Louis and New …
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Horse of A Different Color: Oaklawn Closes Deal to Pull Broyles Award from LR
by Doug Crise January 16, 2025
by Doug Crise January 16, 2025
Feature image: Betsy Broyles Arnold, left, and Molly Harrell speak at the Broyles Award ceremony, which will move to Oaklawn in Hot Springs this year. (Photos by Nelson Chenault) During his nine years as general manager at Oaklawn in …
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2024 AMP Influencers of the Year: Wayne Smith
by AMP Staff January 17, 2024
by AMP Staff January 17, 2024
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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Influencers 2024: Wayne Smith, Staying on Track
by John Callahan January 17, 2024
by John Callahan January 17, 2024
Arkansans are not strangers to hard work. It is only fitting that they take time to relax and enjoy the fruits of their labor once in a while, perhaps with a little taste of luxury. It can be easy to …
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Oaklawn Hires Dinerman as New Track Announcer
by AMP Staff September 22, 2023
by AMP Staff September 22, 2023
Matt Dinerman has been hired by the Oaklawn Jockey Club in Hot Springs as the new track announcer for the upcoming Thoroughbred racing season, beginning Dec. 8. At 31 years old, Dinerman comes to Hot Springs after a six-year stint …
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Oaklawn Now Presenting Sponsor, Future Host of Broyles Award
by Sarah Coleman September 11, 2023
by Sarah Coleman September 11, 2023
(Pictured above, from left to right: Jeff Hildebrand, David Bazzel, Molly Harrell, Betsy Broyles Arnold and Wayne Smith / Photo by Ryan Parker) Executive Director of The Broyles Foundation and granddaughter of Frank and Barbara Broyles, Molly Harrell, announced on …
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Oaklawn Cancels Weekend Live Racing Due to Winter Weather
by AMP Staff February 4, 2022
by AMP Staff February 4, 2022
Oaklawn Casino in Hot Springs is canceling this weekend’s (Feb. 4-6) scheduled live racing due to winter storm conditions and frigid temperatures. After working with the Arkansas Racing Commission and the Arkansas H.B.P.A., Oaklawn will bring back this weekend’s live …
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AMP Influencers of the Year 2022
by AMP Staff January 18, 2022
by AMP Staff January 18, 2022
Influencers come in many shapes and sizes. Influencers can be mentors, CEOs, 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 Money …
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Oaklawn Officially Opens New Luxury Hotel in Hot Springs
by Tyler Hale April 21, 2021
by Tyler Hale April 21, 2021
The doors are now officially open for Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort’s new hotel. On Wednesday, April 21, Oaklawn held the grand opening for its luxury hotel, spa and event center, all part of a $100 million expansion project. The eight-story …
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Little Rock Set to Host Pac-12 Wrestling Championships October 14, 2026
Stephen Little has already seen plenty on his way to becoming the most decorated wrestler in the short history of the Little Rock Trojans wrestling program, and more is on the way for his final season. The university announced Wednesday… The post Little Rock Set to Host Pac-12 Wrestling Championships appeared first on AMP.
Club Car Wash Acquires Glide Xpress October 14, 2026
Club Car Wash has acquired Glide Xpress Car Wash and will undergo renovations at 13 different stores across its footprint. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Based in Memphis, Glide operates five locations in Arkansas — Little Rock, Fayetteville… The post Club Car Wash Acquires Glide Xpress appeared first on AMP.
State Launches MyArkansas App October 14, 2026
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration has launched MyArkansas, a new application “giving Arkansans convenient access to more than 50 state services,” according to a press release. MyArkansas is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Additional… The post State Launches MyArkansas App appeared first on AMP.
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.