The Little Rock Air Force Base will honor Vietnam-era veterans on March 29 with a pinning ceremony at the base exchange. March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Veterans who served on active duty any time from Nov. 1,…
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Guitar Wars Returns to Little Rock in June; Registration Open
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAx wielders take note: Guitar Wars is returning to Little Rock and registration is now open. The second-annual event, in which amateur guitar players compete for prizes, is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at…
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Three Arkansans to Square Up Against International Sumo Pros
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBanker Don Gooch, AY Media Group President and Publisher Heather Baker, and The Buzz’s Roger Scott will go toe to toe with three rather larger professional sumo wrestlers on Sunday, March 3, in “Sumo! Sumo! Sumo!,” the state’s first sumo…
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Bernice A. King to Deliver Distinguished Lecture in Fayetteville
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas has announced Bernice A. King, a global thought leader, strategist, solutionist, orator, peace advocate and CEO, will deliver a moderated question and answer session as part of the Distinguished Lectures Committee’s series this Wednesday, Feb. 28…
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LRCVB Observes Black History Month, Announces New Event
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffIn honor of Black History Month, a series of events in Little Rock will highlight the significance of the month and celebrate the contributions of the Black community. On Feb. 1, 2024, Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau employees will…
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National Civil Rights Museum Offers Free Admission for King Day
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOn Jan. 15, in honor of the national holiday, the National Civil Rights Museum will host a daylong celebration dedicated to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a special emphasis on community service. The public is invited…
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2024 Little Rock Attractions Guide Unveiled
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe 2024 Little Rock Attractions Guide is now available online and in print. Produced by the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB), the guide is updated annually to provide potential and repeat visitors with the information necessary to plan…
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ICYMI: Russellville to Host NASA’s 2024 Eclipse Live Stream
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe much-anticipated 2024 total eclipse is fast approaching, and NASA’s planned live broadcast of the celestial event will be hosted from none other than the city of Russellville. A team of NASA experts from the Marshall Space Flight Center in…
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Historic Merger: Quapaw, Westark Area Scouting Councils
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Boy Scouts of America (BSA) recently announced the Natural State Council, a merger of the state’s Quapaw Area & Westark Area Councils. The strategic move is intended to fortify the Scouting experience in the state and expand opportunities for…
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Your Local Library: A Treasure Trove For Culture, Education & Economic Development
by Eliza Bornéby Eliza BornéThink of the last time you visited the library: You may have browsed the shelves looking for books, movies, and audiobooks, but chances are you still have much to discover among the library’s many educational and cultural offerings. Books –…