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Hutchinson Allows Vaccine, Redistricting Bills to Become Law Without His Signature
by AMP Staff October 14, 2021
by AMP Staff October 14, 2021
Governor Asa Hutchinson has announced that he will not sign any of the bills that the members of the 93rd General Assembly sent to him last week. Senate Bill 739 and House Bill 1977, and Senate Bill 743 and House…
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Gov. Candidate Chris Jones Says ‘Arkansans Lose Voice in New Congressional Maps’
by AMP Staff October 11, 2021
by AMP Staff October 11, 2021
Arkansas Democratic candidate for governor, Chris Jones, recently shared his opinion via press release concerning the state’s controversial redistricting plans. Jones’ campaign says, “the Arkansas Legislature has finished its work on redistricting after drawing the state’s new congressional district maps.…
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Citizens Bank Makes 2022 ‘Best Banks to Work For’ List December 2, 2022
Headquartered in Batesville, Citizens Bank has been named one of the 2022 Best Banks to Work For. American Banker has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify the banks best at creating positive and supportive workplaces for employees. Citizens Bank… The post Citizens Bank Makes 2022 ‘Best Banks to Work For’ List appeared first on […]
The Green House Cottages of Homewood Celebrates Grand Opening December 2, 2022
This week, city and state officials along with the Mena community gathered to celebrate the grand opening of The Green House Cottages of Homewood. The newly constructed cottages, which began welcoming residents last year, provide state-of-the-art accommodations and prioritize individualized… The post The Green House Cottages of Homewood Celebrates Grand Opening appeared first on AMP.
Spotlight on Small Business: Joker ENT. Recording Studio December 2, 2022
Kevin Cottrell has been in love with music ever since he was a child. Growing up in a military family that moved from Alabama to Germany to Iowa then finally to Arkansas, he had a hard time making friends because… The post Spotlight on Small Business: Joker ENT. Recording Studio appeared first on AMP.
Department of Agriculture Confirms Third Case of Bird Flu in Arkansas December 1, 2022
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture confirmed a case of avian influenza in a backyard flock in Arkansas County that had shown increased mortality over the course of several days, marking the third confirmed case of avian influenza in Arkansas this… The post Department of Agriculture Confirms Third Case of Bird Flu in Arkansas appeared first […]
The CALL Names Christen Butler as Executive Director December 1, 2022
The CALL, a statewide nonprofit organization that mobilizes local churches to serve children and youth placed in foster care, has named Christen Butler as the new executive director. Butler has served as financial director with The CALL for more than… The post The CALL Names Christen Butler as Executive Director appeared first on AMP.
Now Open: Mainline Sports Bar at Oaklawn December 1, 2022
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort is holding a grand opening for the new Mainline Sports Bar on Dec. 1. The new state-of-the-art bar and sportsbook will be open seven days a week. Included in the bar are three Topgolf swing suites,… The post Now Open: Mainline Sports Bar at Oaklawn appeared first on AMP.
Oaklawn President Louis Cella Announces New Additions December 1, 2022
Oaklawn President Louis Cella spoke at the Rotary Club of Hot Springs. Cella began his remarks addressing how things have changed quite a bit since his great-grandfather and great-granduncle built the Oaklawn Jockey Club in 1904; specifically, how the importance… The post Oaklawn President Louis Cella Announces New Additions appeared first on AMP.
Interim Police Chief Wayne Bewley Retiring from LRPD December 1, 2022
After 36 years of service, Little Rock Police Department Interim Chief Wayne Bewley is retiring from LRPD. Mayor Frank Scott, Jr., and Chief Bewley offered the following statements in response to the announcement: Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. “Today I received… The post Interim Police Chief Wayne Bewley Retiring from LRPD appeared first on AMP.
Sen. Boozman, Braun Introduce Bill to Oppose SEC Climate Rules November 30, 2022
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, and committee member Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) have introduced a bill, Protect Farmers from the SEC Act, that would oppose a March 2022… The post Sen. Boozman, Braun Introduce Bill to Oppose SEC Climate Rules appeared first on […]
Rampy Foundation Relays Over $50k to UAMS for MS Research November 30, 2022
The Rampy MS Research Foundation has granted over $50,000 to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Neurology for multiple sclerosis research. Jo and Scott Rampy, along with other runners and walkers, relayed the check from Bentonville… The post Rampy Foundation Relays Over $50k to UAMS for MS Research appeared first on […]