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Arkansas Supreme Court Declares Justice System Employees Eligible for Vaccine, Governor Says Wait
by Tyler Hale March 4, 2021
by Tyler Hale March 4, 2021
The Arkansas Supreme Court has declared circuit and district judges, as well as prosecuting attorneys and public defenders, among other law-related professionals, to be essential workers who immediately qualify for COVID-19 vaccination. In a per curiam opinion issued on Thursday,…
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New Report Shows Ex-Cons Owe $4 Billion
by Dwain Hebda January 22, 2021
by Dwain Hebda January 22, 2021
For many in the South, prison is a debt sentence. Formerly incarcerated individuals in five Southern states owe a combined $4 billion in debt, severely hampering their ability to rejoin society while upping the chances of recidivism and reentry. Those…
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Governor’s Address: Reforming Arkansas’ Juvenile Justice System
by AMP Staff December 3, 2018
by AMP Staff December 3, 2018
Two weeks ago, I announced the details of our plan to reform the state’s juvenile justice system. The most obvious change is the decision to close two of our youth treatment centers. The reform of our juvenile justice system has…
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View from the Senate: Reforms Proposed for Juvenile Justice System
by AMP Staff November 30, 2018
by AMP Staff November 30, 2018
Every year Arkansas judges send about 350 youths into state custody. Some are sent to a secure lockup and some to a less restrictive environment, such as a group home. The state Division of Youth Services (DYS), an agency within…
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Invite New Arkansans, But Keep the Old: One is silver, the other gold January 19, 2022
The Northwest Arkansas Council’s (NWAC) most recent annual report describes the area’s heavy-hitters to be performing better than ever, with Walmart remaining first on the Fortune 500 list, Tyson climbing six spots and J.B. Hunt ascending 31. Similarly, the University… The post Invite New Arkansans, But Keep the Old: One is silver, the other gold […]
Catalyst, Leader, Influencer: Darrin Williams Found His Purpose at Southern Bancorp January 19, 2022
The term “influencer” is used a lot these days. It’s a term that has completely evolved, thanks to social media marketing. Once reserved for those who possess a nuanced quality of affecting the actions of others, the term has now… The post Catalyst, Leader, Influencer: Darrin Williams Found His Purpose at Southern Bancorp appeared first […]
Sarah for Governor Reports Over $12.8 Million Total in Campaign Funds January 19, 2022
Sarah Huckabee Sanders will report over $12.8 million total raised from more than 87,000 donors in less than one year since announcing her candidacy, including over $1.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, campaign officials announced on Tuesday. In… The post Sarah for Governor Reports Over $12.8 Million Total in Campaign Funds appeared first […]
For Business or Pleasure, Steak is Back, Baby January 18, 2022
In America, a good steak represents something. Perhaps it’s because it’s not eaten every day, unless you have the bankroll of a galleon and the hull to match. Steaks are celebration food, recognizing first jobs landed, big deals closed or… The post For Business or Pleasure, Steak is Back, Baby appeared first on AMP.
All in the Family: Shayla Copas Lifestyle Adds Familiar Face as COO January 18, 2022
Shayla Copas Lifestyle has grown from a single idea into a thriving collection of national lifestyle brands. Built by its namesake, the venture has blossomed into five branded startups leading Copas, a well-known Little Rock entrepreneur, author and style agent,… The post All in the Family: Shayla Copas Lifestyle Adds Familiar Face as COO appeared […]
Paragould Partisan: William Brewer Stayed Home, Stayed in Banking and Thrived January 18, 2022
William Brewer intended to make his fortune in the gasoline industry, but history butted in, and he found his fame in banking instead. Brewer’s family had owned gasoline and propane distributorships in southeast Missouri and northeast Arkansas as well as… The post Paragould Partisan: William Brewer Stayed Home, Stayed in Banking and Thrived appeared first […]
Davis Named President of Stone Bank Farm Service Division January 18, 2022
Stone Bank has announced that Jeremy Davis has been promoted to President of the bank’s Farm Service Division (FSA). His duties will include management of the portfolio that includes all areas of government-guaranteed agricultural loans with a specialized focus on… The post Davis Named President of Stone Bank Farm Service Division appeared first on AMP.
AMP Influencers of the Year 2022 January 18, 2022
Influencers come in many shapes and sizes. Influencers can be mentors, CEOs, teachers. Their influence can be effectively subtle or dynamic; they can influence overtly or otherwise. But they all share one common denominator — they are leaders. Arkansas Money… The post AMP Influencers of the Year 2022 appeared first on AMP.
University of Arkansas Debuts New Student Center on Fayetteville Campus January 18, 2022
A new Student Success Center has officially opened on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville. An open house commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first day of classes at the university will be held 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.… The post University of Arkansas Debuts New Student Center on Fayetteville Campus appeared first on […]
Stephens Insurance Announces NIL Agreement with Bumper Pool January 18, 2022
Stephens Insurance, LLC, an affiliate of Stephens Inc., announced Tuesday a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deal with University of Arkansas linebacker Bumper Pool. Stephens has a history of supporting University of Arkansas athletics and former Razorbacks on the PGA… The post Stephens Insurance Announces NIL Agreement with Bumper Pool appeared first on AMP.

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