Arkansas Money & Politics is proud to introduce its list of Influencers for 2024, those who inspire us all to reach higher, achieve more and improve things in our communities. Within this list, find leaders in the corporate, nonprofit and public-service…
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Radio Veteran Tommy Smith Announces Retirement on Air
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLittle Rock radio veteran Tommy Smith announced Tuesday morning that he will retire by the end of this year, noting ongoing health issues as a contributing factor. Smith will make his last appearance as co-host of “The Show With No…
Publisher’s Letter: Recognizing Top Professionals We’re proud to recognize some of the state’s Top Professionals this month. We asked our readers to help us recognize some of the state’s top executives, doctors, lawyers, CEOs, business owners and more. And they…
One of the most popular educational events in Arkansas is getting a revamp as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Museum of Discovery is changing up the well-established formula for its annual Tinkerfest event. In 2020, Tinkerfest will consist…
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At Museum of Discovery, An Umbrella for a Rainy Day
by Kelley Bassby Kelley BassIt’s Friday, the final day of spring break across Arkansas, the end of the busiest week of the year at the Museum of Discovery. But not in 2020. Today, our museum is dark and quiet, as it has been for…
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Close Enough For Rock & Roll: Arkansas Rocks Brings Journey Almost Full Circle
by Kelley Bassby Kelley BassMy first job after college – working in the features department at the Arkansas Gazette – actually was a continuation of an internship that spanned three summers and even Christmas holidays. Other than the four-figure starting pay (yes, four figures),…
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Turns Out, Radio Killed the Radio Star: Arkansas Rocks Returning Airwaves to Good Ole Days
by Kelley Bassby Kelley Bassby Kelley Bass | Photography by Jamison Mosley “There goes the last DJ who plays what he wants to play and says what he wants to say. … There goes your freedom of choice. There goes the last human voice. There…
Before a certain Ohio insurance outfit gifted the world with Flo, she of the white apron and Progressive price checker, another TV character owned the “Flo” brand. The 1974 film Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore introduced sharp-tongue waitress Florence…