When Hernando de Soto became the first European explorer to reach what we now call the Natural State in 1541, he was disappointed not to find any great civilizations like the Aztecs or Incas, ripe with gold and glory to…
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The First Step Documentary Shines Light on Prison Reform Movement
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe First Step, an award-winning new documentary on Van Jones’ prison reform efforts, will have a special screening on July 8, 2022, at 6 p.m. in the CALS Ron Robinson Theater, located at 100 River Market Avenue. Presented by Dream…
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Cycling Cities Ranked in the Natural State by People for Bikes
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffPeople for Bikes came out with their city ratings last week and surprising to no one here in the Natural State, Fayetteville ranked among the highest cities in Arkansas with Bentonville, Bella Vista, Springdale and Rogers coasting in right behind them in their respective size categories for…
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Five Reasons to Rethink Your Budget
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWhen was the last time you checked in on your budget? If it’s been a minute since you’ve thought about your spending plan or you’re not feeling in control of your money at the moment, it might be time…
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4th & 25: Another Near-Miss For Hogs Baseball is Only Further Proof of Program’s Elite StatusÂ
There’s a photo of Joe Dimaggio on the wall in my office. It was taken sometime in 1969, nearly 20 years after he’d hung up the spikes. He’s 55 years old, salt overtaking pepper, the paunch of late middle age…
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Sanders Releases Statement After Roe v. Wade Decision
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSarah Huckabee Sanders has released the following statement after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade today: “For decades, this is a day so many of us have prayed for and worked towards. I am thankful for the brave resolve of the six…
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Republicans Join Democrats to Pass Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe first major bi-partisan gun safety bill to be passed in decades could become the law of the land this week after a crucial Senate vote where 15 Republicans joined Democrats in voting for the measure 65-34. Democrats needed at…
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Housing Market Too Hot? 5 Tips for a Smart Investment
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffIn 2020, COVID-19 upended the world. Arkansans hunkered down, spending more time at their houses and apartments than ever before. During their near-endless Zoom calls, many experienced the now all-too-familiar home fatigue. Add in low mortgage rates and the rise…
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Arkansas Ranks #6 as Most Dependent on the Gun Industry
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWith gun sales down 12.6% year-over-year but the U.S. having experienced at least four mass shootings every week in 2022, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s States Most Dependent on the Gun Industry, as well as accompanying videos and audio files. …
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Arlington Resort Hotel Getting a Facelift in the Spa City
by Jim Millerby Jim MillerThere’s been much excitement recently for those who appreciate historic architecture in downtown Hot Springs as the historic Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa finally begins getting a noticeable facelift. Some scaffolding could already be spotted earlier this month from the…