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Agriculture Business Magazine October 2020
The Food Deserts of NE Arkansas: Rural Populations Struggle with Access to Groceries
by Tyler Hale October 15, 2020
by Tyler Hale October 15, 2020
Driving up U.S. Highway 64 to the northeastern corner of Arkansas, one can pass some stunning sights — a crop duster swooping low while spraying, a low summer sun over fields of cotton. You’ll also pass by a grocery…
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Magazine Politics September 2020
Heaven from Hell: Meth to Mayor – Augusta’s Jeff Collins Lives to Tell Tale of Addiction, Survival
by Dwain Hebda September 14, 2020
by Dwain Hebda September 14, 2020
Jeff Collins walks into a large room. He carries a plate of cookies that he sets down on a table before 15 sets of eyes slouched into folding chairs. Collins, 57, the founder and CEO of Second Chance Ministry…
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UCA Names Horton as Executive Director of Public Appearances August 9, 2022
Amanda Horton has been named by the University of Central Arkansas as the Executive Director of Public Appearances, where she will oversee the soon-to-open Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts, in addition to Reynolds Performance Hall. “It’s been an… The post UCA Names Horton as Executive Director of Public Appearances appeared first on AMP.
Lone Rangers: Little Rock Semi-Pro Soccer Team Aims for the Spotlight August 9, 2022
It’s a blisteringly hot and humid Saturday night, but a crowd of nearly 1000 people have still come out for an evening of raucous excitement. The relatively small yet enthusiastic group spreads out over the seats on the west side… The post Lone Rangers: Little Rock Semi-Pro Soccer Team Aims for the Spotlight appeared first […]
Hogs Rolling Under Pittman, but Next Step Could Be the Hardest August 9, 2022
Hogs Rolling Under Pittman, but Next Step Could Be the Hardest Amere two seasons removed from the worst stretch in Arkansas football’s 128-year history, the Razorbacks will open the 2022 season with an upwards trajectory and higher expectations. The… The post Hogs Rolling Under Pittman, but Next Step Could Be the Hardest appeared first […]
Think Rubix’s Akama-Makia Leads the Firm’s People-First Movement August 8, 2022
Thinking Outside the Box – Think Rubix’s Akama-Makia Leads the Firm’s People-First Movement A peak symbol of ‘80s nostalgia, Rubik’s Cubes have often been looked at as the ultimate 3D puzzle for all ages, kids and adults alike. Enamored… The post Think Rubix’s Akama-Makia Leads the Firm’s People-First Movement appeared first on AMP.
Nalley Joins Empire Financial Architects as Vice President August 8, 2022
Empire Financial Architects, a Little Rock-based, woman-owned and operated financial services firm, announced recently that former Hot Springs Village CEO Lesley Nalley, has been hired as the new Vice President of the firm and Registered Financial Services Professional, where she… The post Nalley Joins Empire Financial Architects as Vice President appeared first on AMP.
Too Many Chiefs: Tumult within LRPD Spills Over into Mayoral Elections August 8, 2022
The last few months have proved to be volatile for the Little Rock Police Department (LRPD), following the retirement and resignation of two consecutive police chiefs. As violent crime and public safety come to the forefront of Little Rockers’ minds,… The post Too Many Chiefs: Tumult within LRPD Spills Over into Mayoral Elections appeared first […]
AMP University: A Guide to Politics at the Local Level August 8, 2022
Previous AMP University articles have stressed the importance of taking part in local politics because of the direct effect it has on your life, and the proportionate power your voice can have in a political landscape where you are one… The post AMP University: A Guide to Politics at the Local Level appeared first on […]
The Last Word: Old Man River August 8, 2022
The Last Word: Old Man River “Ol’ man river That ol’ man river he must know something But he don’t say nothing Cause he just keeps rolling He keeps rolling along.” Lately, I’ve lost a lot of friends. My… The post The Last Word: Old Man River appeared first on AMP.
Tyson Foods Releases 2022 Third Quarter Report August 8, 2022
Springdale-based global food giant, Tyson Foods, released its third quarter 2022 report on Aug. 8, showing a decrease in operating income for the quarter, overall gains and debt reduction for the year, and an improving chicken segment. “We delivered solid… The post Tyson Foods Releases 2022 Third Quarter Report appeared first on AMP.
If Walls Could Talk: The Flag and Banner/Taborian Hall Building August 8, 2022
If Walls Could Talk: The Flag and Banner/Taborian Hall Building Standing impressively at the corner of 9th and State streets for more than a century, the Taborian Hall building is a historic reminder of the time when Little Rock… The post If Walls Could Talk: The Flag and Banner/Taborian Hall Building appeared first on […]