In recognition of its supporting efforts in Arkansas’ response to COVID-19, the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement has received national recognition. The Network Member Impact Award from the National Network of Public Health Institutes was presented to ACHI on May…
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DNC Chair Jaime Harrison Talks Potentially Historical Arkansas Election
Jaime Harrison, the chairperson for the Democratic National Committee, visited Little Rock on Wednesday May 18, 2022 for Think Rubix’ ‘Black Leaders at Lunch’ event, at which Harrison was the featured special guest. Shortly before the luncheon, which was catered…
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Family Dollar to Close West Memphis Distribution Center
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDuring a press conference held on Wednesday, West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon announced the city’s Family Dollar distribution center will be closing. The 850,000-SF facility, which opened in 1994, distributes across the Mid-South. The closure will impact over 300 employees.…
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Little Rock University District Receives $30k Donation from Cadence Bank to Offset Rising Building Costs for New Homes
The University District Development Corporation, based at UA Little Rock, recently received a $30,000 donation from the Cadence Bank Foundation (formerly BancorpSouth Bank Foundation) to help offset rising building costs for seven new houses being built within University District. The…
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Blessings Collegiate Golf Invitational Presented by Tyson Returns This Fall
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBlessings Golf Club in Northwest Arkansas will host the third annual Blessings Collegiate Invitational, which will be presented by Tyson Foods this fall, according to tournament officials. The event, which is expected to feature 11 of the top men’s and…
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Lyon College Vet, Dental Schools to be Located at Heifer HQ in Little Rock
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLyon College of Batesville announced Thursday morning that it will be purchasing the world headquarters of Heifer International in downtown Little Rock for its new veterinary and dental schools. Details of the sale were not provided. As part of the…
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Little Rock Board Approves $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage for City Workers
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Little Rock Board of Directors approved a $15-per-hour minimum wage for all nonuniform, full-time city employees on Tuesday in what officials said is a move intended to ensure that all City employees earn a living wage. The change will…
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State Chamber/AIA Releases Supported Candidates List Ahead of Primary Elections
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas PAC has shared a list of candidates the organization supports on the state level. ASCC/AIA is a leading voice of business at the state capitol and serves as a primary business…
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Summerville to Lead Marketing, Communications Team at Little Rock CVB
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau has promoted Kasey L. Summerville to Vice President of Marketing, Communications and Community Engagement for the organization. Â In her new role, the CVB said Summerville will guide all activities and operations of the…
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Former Oaklawn Hospitality VP Takes Over J&S Italian Villa in Hot Springs
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJ&S Italian Villa in Hot Springs is under new ownership. Hospitality veteran Saddiq Mir purchased J&S Italian Villa in April 2022. Mir joins his wife, Jeannie, as new owners of the restaurant located at 4332 Central Avenue in Hot Springs,…