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Blue Crane, the Bentonville real estate development branch of Runway Group, a holding company founded by Steuart and Tom Walton, recently purchased 54 acres east of U.S. 71 Business in Bella Vista in three deals totaling $33.9 million. The purchase…
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Best of the Pest: The Bug Man, Inc.
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffNot too often does a business come along where the quality of the service is exceeded only by the conviction of its leadership. That is the case with The Bug Man, Inc. in Little Rock, whose founder, the late Bill…
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Sanders Holds Event to Commemorate PBR’s Return to Little Rock
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffProfessional Bull Riders (PBR) joined Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Friday, March 15, to commemorate their storied history in Little Rock. PBR’s premier series, Unleash The Beast, will buck into Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock on March 15…
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Heads Up: Trailblazing New Province Grows Brand While Finding Synergy with Another Brew
New Province Brewing Co. is now in its second act. Founded in 2016 by Derek and Megan McEnroe, the Rogers brewery was acquired in 2022 by John Lee and a group of like-minded investors. Despite the change in ownership, New…
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The Same But Different: Minor League Teams Adjust to New MLB Agreement, Travs Hope to Stay Put
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterPictured above: Minor League Baseball will open for business on April 5 with the start of the 2024 season. (Photos provided) On the outside, Minor League Baseball looks much the same as it did five years ago. The crack of…
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Art & Basketball: Darrell Walker’s Passion Extends Beyond Coaching
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaPictured above: Former Razorback star Darrell Walker enjoyed a long career in the NBA. (Photos provided) Mention Darrell Walker in most corners of Arkansas, and his name recognition is almost instantaneous among Razorback fans. The Chicago native carved a permanent…
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For Poultry Producers, Food Safety is a Priority
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterPictured above: Arkansas agriculture secretary Wes Ward spoke at the 2023 Poultry Federation Food Safety Conference. (Photos provided) Shane Acosta started the Poultry Federation’s Food Safety Conference 12 years ago and has been leading the charge since. A member…
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Digs of the Deal — Postcard from the Past: Hope’s Klipsch Auditorium
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterPictured above: Hope’s Klipsch Auditorium (Photos by Jamison Mosley) The entire second floor of Hope’s magnificent City Hall is taken up by a 400-seat auditorium that looks like it fell right off the silver screen. Walking into the auditorium for…
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Bringing Back Toughman: Resurgence of Grassroots Amateur Boxing Part of Promoter’s Plan
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterPictured above: Nelson said he’d like to see Toughman return to the Statehouse Convention Center one day. (Photos provided) Lendrick Nelson has delivered professional boxing to central Arkansas since 2012, when he and lifelong friend Dale McDaniel launched Diamond Rock…