Arkansas has seen many dry periods in its history, but this year’s drought is causing so many problems for The Natural State and other states along the Mississippi River that in some areas, it seems almost biblical in proportion. Affecting…
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Harden Named Arkansas Waterways Commission Chair
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Waterways Commission (AWC) has named a new chairman. Phyllis Harden has been appointed by the commission to the role. Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston announced that Harden will be replacing outgoing chairman Marty Shell. Harden will be the…
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New Executive Director Appointed for Arkansas Waterways Commission
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA new executive director has been named for the Arkansas Waterways Commission. The commission board has appointed Cassandra Caldwell to take the reins of the organization. As executive director, Caldwell will head up the state’s agency for overseeing and promoting…
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Arkansas’ Power Women 2019 – Deidre Smith
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDeidre Smith Director of the Arkansas Waterways Commission What is your secret to success? Building strong relationships and thinking outside the box. Also, I’ve never been afraid to ask for tools or information I need to become successful; it…
Governor Asa Hutchinson recently announced multiple appointments for state positions, including several reappointments. The appointments include members of the Arkansas Forestry Commission, the Arkansas Waterways Commission and more. Hutchinson’s recent appointments include: Megan Tollett, Bryant, to the Board of Trustees…