The last few months have proved to be volatile for the Little Rock Police Department (LRPD), following the retirement and resignation of two consecutive police chiefs. As violent crime and public safety come to the forefront of Little Rockers’ minds,…
The Last Word: Old Man River “Ol’ man river That ol’ man river he must know something But he don’t say nothing Cause he just keeps rolling He keeps rolling along.” Lately, I’ve lost a lot of friends. My…
- August 2022Health & ScienceHealth CareHealthcareMagazine
Executive Q&A: Quantum Leaps and Bounds, Dr. Ali Krisht
Quantum Leaps and Bounds Executive Q&A with Dr. Ali Krisht, director of CHI St. Vincent’s Arkansas Neuroscience Center Dr. Ali Krisht is the director and lead neurosurgeon at CHI St. Vincent’s Arkansas Neuroscience Institute. He is the 2019 recipient…
Executive Q&A: Finding a Solution Chair of the Department of Biology, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Dr. Lei Li UA Little Rock has made some significant developments in clinical biology that will greatly impact metropolitan Little Rock and…
Arkansas PBS & Department of Education Team Up for Summer Learning Program Executive Director & CEO of Arkansas PBS, Courtney Pledger Courtney Pledger is the executive director & CEO of Arkansas PBS, the statewide public media network serving Arkansas’…
- July 2022Magazine
Executive Q&A: Captain’s Log, A Sea of Change, Arkansas State University System President, Dr. Chuck Welch
Executive Q&A: Captain’s Log, A Sea of Change Arkansas State University System President Dr. Chuck Welch The Arkansas State University school system has grown across the state over the last several years. The acquisition of universities into the system,…
If Walls Could Talk: The Old State House Museum Still Has A Lot To Say Overlooking the juxtaposition of bustling downtown Little Rock and the serenity of the Arkansas River stands the Old State House Museum. Preserved from the…
Sanctuary in the Hills: Subiaco’s Abbey, School Showcases Beauty of God’s Creation In western Arkansas, rolling hills of green pastures abound, speckled with cows and sheep and trees, encapsulating the wonder of nature. Further down the road, peeking through…
AMP had the opportunity to interview Dr. Gregory Bledsoe, who is running in the Republican primary on May 24 for lieutenant governor. Bledsoe is the current Surgeon General of Arkansas. The following is an edited version of our conversation. AMP:…
- AgricultureAgricultureAMP NewsGovernmentMagazineMay 2022Media/MarketingSports/OutdoorsTourism
The Digs of the Deal: Gillett’s Coon Supper Leaves Arkansas Politicians Hungry for History
One of the most iconic annual events in Arkansas is the Coon Supper in Gillett. What started as a small community meal to celebrate the hunting season has grown into a statewide event featuring Arkansas politicians, athletes and celebrities that…