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U.S. Steel Selects Northeast Arkansas for $3B Advanced Mill Site
by AMP Staff January 12, 2022
by AMP Staff January 12, 2022
U.S. Steel has announced its “next-generation” highly sustainable and technologically advanced steel mill will be located in Osceola, close to the company’s Big River Steel plant in Northeast Arkansas. United States Steel Corporation is a leading steel producer serving the automotive,…
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BNSF Reports $1.1 Billion in Investments in 2020, Including $70 from Arkansas Company
by AMP Staff February 10, 2021
by AMP Staff February 10, 2021
BNSF Railway Company pulled in more than $1.1 billion in investments in 2020, including a significant investment from an Arkansas company. Delta Peanut invested $70 million in 2020 to add two tracks to its facility for shipping outbound peanuts. Several…
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Jonesboro Expanding Rail Capacity with $2.5 Million in Funding
by Tyler Hale October 5, 2020
by Tyler Hale October 5, 2020
Jonesboro will be receiving more than $2 million in funding to expand its rail capacity. City leaders announced that the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) and the U.S. Economic Development Administration have earmarked roughly $2.5 million to build four dead-end tracks.…
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UAMS Ranked Top 10 in Nation for Brain Surgery by Healthgrades January 15, 2022
A new analysis by Healthgrades shows the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences ranks among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for cranial neurosurgery. Healthgrades, a resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems, awarded UAMS a 2022 Cranial… The post UAMS Ranked Top 10 in Nation for Brain Surgery by Healthgrades appeared first […]
Generations Bank Names Torres as Siloam Springs Market President January 14, 2022
Generations Bank has promoted Randy Torres to Market President for the Siloam Springs market. In his new role, Torres will oversee operations, lending and deposit relationships growth, and community involvement for the Siloam Springs market. “Randy is a longtime resident of the Siloam… The post Generations Bank Names Torres as Siloam Springs Market President appeared first on AMP.
Republican RJ Hawk Hits Fundraising Milestone for House District 81 Campaign January 14, 2022
The campaign to elect RJ Hawk for District 81 State Representative raised more than $16,000 for the month of December, according to the official filing with the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office. Republican RJ Hawk announced his campaign for the… The post Republican RJ Hawk Hits Fundraising Milestone for House District 81 Campaign appeared first […]
Arkansas Heart Hospital Launches State’s First Post-COVID Pulmonary Rehab Program January 14, 2022
Arkansas Heart Hospital is launching the state’s first post-COVID pulmonary rehabilitation program. The comprehensive outpatient treatment, offered through Strong Hearts Rehabilitation Center, will serve qualifying individuals experiencing symptoms for at least four weeks. It will be one of five medical… The post Arkansas Heart Hospital Launches State’s First Post-COVID Pulmonary Rehab Program appeared first on […]
Davenport, Lambe Join Southern Bancorp Leadership Team January 14, 2022
Southern Bancorp added two new members to its leadership team. Kenya Davenport joins the CDFI as the organization’s Chief of Staff, and Will Lambe joins as Chief Strategy Officer. “I’m excited to welcome both Kenya and Will to Southern Bancorp’s leadership… The post Davenport, Lambe Join Southern Bancorp Leadership Team appeared first on AMP.
Republican Business Owner Walter Burgess Announces Candidacy for House District 81 January 14, 2022
Small-business owner Walter Burgess has announced his candidacy for House District 81 in the Arkansas State House of Representatives, which includes portions of Saline County. Burgess is the co-owner and vice president of sales & engineering at Power Technology, Inc.… The post Republican Business Owner Walter Burgess Announces Candidacy for House District 81 appeared first […]
Construction on 135 MW Conway Solar Project Set to Begin in March January 13, 2022
Solar energy company Lightsource bp has closed on a $533 million multi-project financing package and will soon mobilize construction on its 135 megawatt (dc) Conway Solar project located near Happy, Arkansas, approximately 55 miles northeast of Little Rock. Lightsource bp… The post Construction on 135 MW Conway Solar Project Set to Begin in March appeared […]
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Covid Vaccine Mandate for Large Businesses January 13, 2022
The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the Biden administration’s proposed requirement that employees at large businesses either be vaccinated against Covid-19, or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job. The justices heard arguments on the challenges last… The post U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Covid Vaccine Mandate for Large Businesses appeared first on […]
Dillard’s Surpasses $15.3M in Donations to Ronald McDonald Charities Thanks to Christmas Cookbook Sales January 13, 2022
Dillard’s, Inc. announced Thursday morning that it will make a significant contribution to local Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Chapters, bringing its total support of the charity over 27 years to over $15.3 million. This year’s $180,000 donation was made… The post Dillard’s Surpasses $15.3M in Donations to Ronald McDonald Charities Thanks to Christmas Cookbook […]
Op-Ed: New Year, New Hope for Rural America in the Fight Against COVID January 12, 2022
A New Year rings in and the COVID pandemic is still with us. Pandemic fatigue is understandable at this point. But the loss of more than 824,000 Americans to date and the arrival of a new, more transmissible variant, should… The post Op-Ed: New Year, New Hope for Rural America in the Fight Against COVID […]

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