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13 Arkansas Electric Coops Create New Wholesale Broadband Provider
by AMP Staff May 26, 2022
by AMP Staff May 26, 2022
A collective of 13 Arkansas electric cooperatives has partnered to form Diamond State Networks (DSN), a wholesale broadband provider uniting the fiber-optic networks of member cooperatives throughout the state. The group’s network will cover more than 64 percent of the…
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New Bill Would Allow Electric Cooperatives to Self-Regulate in Arkansas
by Tyler Hale December 21, 2020
by Tyler Hale December 21, 2020
A new bill has been filed in the Arkansas General Assembly that would allow for electric cooperatives to self-regulate. Rep. Lanny Fite (R-Benton) and Sen. Blake Johnson (R-Corning) are the primary sponsors of House Bill 1055 (HB 1055), which if…
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Arkansas Pitcher Named Preseason All-American by Perfect Game January 27, 2023
Arkansas pitcher Hagen Smith has been named a preseason All-American by Perfect Game. The left-hander, who earned third-team praise from the publication, went 7-2 with a 4.66 ERA in 77.1 innings on the mound last season as a true freshman.… The post Arkansas Pitcher Named Preseason All-American by Perfect Game appeared first on AMP.
Tyson Foods Donated Over 18M Pounds of Protein to Fight Hunger in 2022 January 27, 2023
Delivering on its commitment to address food insecurity, Tyson Foods has revealed it donated more than 18 million pounds of protein – the equivalent of approximately 72 million servings of protein – to food banks, pantries and hunger relief organizations… The post Tyson Foods Donated Over 18M Pounds of Protein to Fight Hunger in 2022 […]
Cromwell Architects Engineers Names New Executive Vice Presidents January 27, 2023
Cromwell Architects Engineers has revealed that the company’s Board of Directors has appointed both Todd Kuhn, PE and Rob Seay, PE to the position of Executive Vice President. Kuhn and Seay succeed Joe Hilliard, who has been Executive Vice President… The post Cromwell Architects Engineers Names New Executive Vice Presidents appeared first on AMP.
Edwards Food Giant to Open New Location in North Little Rock January 27, 2023
An Edwards Food Giant will be moving into a building at Lakewood Village. Steve Edwards Jr. confirmed the new North Little Rock location with AY on Tuesday morning but said it’s still in its very early stages and it probably… The post Edwards Food Giant to Open New Location in North Little Rock appeared first […]
A Look Back at Arkansas Governors From 1901 to Present January 27, 2023
With the recent inauguration of Arkansas’s first female Governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, many are rightfully wondering what the future holds for our state. However, this historic event also provides an excellent opportunity to look back at the state’s past and… The post A Look Back at Arkansas Governors From 1901 to Present appeared first on […]
Elementary Students Taken to Hospital After Allegedly Eating THC Candy January 26, 2023
Students at Dwight Elementary School in Russellville were reportedly taken to the hospital on Tuesday morning after consuming candy that may have contained THC. Russellville police said the candy was brought from home and the students had mistaken it for… The post Elementary Students Taken to Hospital After Allegedly Eating THC Candy appeared first on […]
Driver Facing Multiple Charges for Crash That Killed Current, Former Sylvan Hills Students January 26, 2023
After two current and three former Sylvan Hills High School students were killed in a car crash in Wyoming on Sunday, a Utah man is facing a total of 11 charges, according to Casper Star Tribune. Authorities say 57-year-old Arthur… The post Driver Facing Multiple Charges for Crash That Killed Current, Former Sylvan Hills Students […]
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund Joins Little Rock Chamber January 26, 2023
Nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) is the newest member of the Little Rock Regional Chamber. The two organizations recognized the occasion with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Jan. 24. About two dozen people attended the event, held at… The post Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund Joins Little Rock Chamber appeared first on AMP.
Sam’s Club Announces New Stores, Supply Chain Enhancements January 26, 2023
Sam’s Club®, a division of Walmart Inc. and a leading membership warehouse club, announced plans to open over 30 new clubs across the U.S. over the next several years. The first location, which is planned in Florida, is slated to… The post Sam’s Club Announces New Stores, Supply Chain Enhancements appeared first on AMP.
Ownership Change Reportedly Underway for Historic Ohio Club January 26, 2023
Sources have said that Arkansas’ oldest bar, The Ohio Club, is currently in the process of being sold by its current owner, Dona Pettey. Though it has not been confirmed yet, it has been heavily rumored that the bar founded… The post Ownership Change Reportedly Underway for Historic Ohio Club appeared first on AMP.