When Hernando de Soto became the first European explorer to reach what we now call the Natural State in 1541, he was disappointed not to find any great civilizations like the Aztecs or Incas, ripe with gold and glory to…
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Little Rocker Layden Blocker Chooses to be an Arkansas Razorback
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLittle Rock native point guard Layden Blocker has committed to the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Announcing Saturday, as the No. 28 recruit in the ESPN 100 class for 2023. This makes him the first commitment to the Razorbacks from…
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Little Rock News Anchor Moves to Walmart Headquarters in NWA
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA popular Little Rock media personality is transitioning from broadcast journalism to the corporate world. THV11 news anchor Amanda Jaeger announced Thursday in a social media post that she has accepted a senior management position at Walmart’s corporate headquarters in…
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Arkansas Grocery Delivery Startup Expanding Again, This Time In Kansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffEasyBins, the Springdale-based online grocery platform for suburban shoppers, has expanded into Kansas, the company announced Wednesday. The new micro-fulfillment center will open Thursday, Nov. 18 and will allow EasyBins to start servicing the surrounding markets immediately. The company began…
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Today’s Power Partners with Kansas Electric Cooperatives on Solar Array Project
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleToday’s Power is heading to Kansas for a new development project. The North Little Rock-based solar company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Inc., is partnering with a consortium of 12 electric cooperatives in Kansas to develop solar…
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Arkansas Listed as COVID-19 Hot Spot by Kansas
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleArkansas is now listed as a COVID-19 hot spot by another state’s health department. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has declared Arkansas a COVID-19 hot spot. Arkansas is one of four states, including Alabama, Arizona and Maryland that…
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Greg Martin to Head Simmons’ NWA, Kansas and Oklahoma Markets
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSimmons Bank is strengthening its leadership in Northwest Arkansas following a recent acquisition in its northwest regional market. The company has named Greg Martin as executive vice president and division president in the Northwest Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma markets. Martin’s…
Bob Dylan wrote the song “Blowin’ in the Wind” in 1962. It was a great song lyrically, but, in my opinion, Dylan just wasn’t the best person to sing it. The folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary covered it…