Professional 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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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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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…
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Gearhead Outfitters Expands to Colorado with Acquisitions
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGearhead Outfitters, the outdoor retailer founded in Jonesboro, has acquired two stores in Colorado, the company announced. The acquisition of two Summit Canyon Mountaineering stores expands the Gearhead footprint to more than 20 stores in Arkansas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas,…
The 11th annual “Mallards for Marion” Youth Trap Tournament will be held on Friday, April 5, at the AGFF Shooting Sports Complex in Jacksonville. Prizes will be given to both junior and senior teams, but the event needs your support!…
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Searcy to Move Forward With $93M Transformation Plan
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffEarlier this week, citizens of Searcy approved two bond measures allowing the city to move forward with the #MySearcy Master Plan. The new projects are aimed at enhancing the quality of life for all Searcy residents. “This vote represents a…
The Little Rock Trojans men’s basketball team will host a nationally televised game for the first time since 2017 when they take on Ohio Valley Conference foe Tennessee State Thursday at the Jack Stephens Center. The game will be broadcast…
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National Hall of Fame Releases Harding Bison Bobblehead
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a pair of officially licensed, limited-edition bobbleheads commemorating Harding University’s 2023 NCAA Division 2 football national championship. The bobblehead features Buff the Bison, the school mascot, with the official 2023 Division…
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Smith’s 17, Track’s Indoor Sweep Lead Big Weekend for Hogs
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe last weekend in February was a good one for fans of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Across several men’s and women’s sports, broken records, historic performances and championships were the norm. The Arkansas baseball team went 2-1 over the weekend in…