Featured photo: Professional shear sharpener Jack Wilks (left) poses next to one of his biggest clients, Alexander, of Alexander’s Salon in North Little Rock As a professional standup comic for 26 years, running with some of the most inventive and…
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Kelley to Open Athletic Development Center for Children
by Mak Millardby Mak MillardWith nearly three decades of experience working with athletes from 12 years old through high school, nine-time state championship football coach Kevin Kelley saw a gap to be filled when it came to development opportunities for younger children. Kelley hopes…
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Dr. Jonathan Bradshaw, Sporting Dog Veterinarian – a Concierge Approach for a Higher Standard of Care
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFor sporting dogs and the people who love them, their work isn’t your average game of fetch – and when it comes to taking good care of those hard-working pups, Dr. Jonathan Bradshaw, DVM, isn’t your average veterinarian. Raised in…
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Forge Institute Names Nickels as First Chief of Staff
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Forge Institute, a national leader in cybersecurity based in Little Rock, announced Aug. 10, that Air Force veteran Wes Nickels has been named the organization’s first Chief of Staff. His new position will allow him to continue his commitment…
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AMP 2022 Companies of Distinction: Miracle-Ear Centers of Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffMiracle-Ear Centers of Arkansas Hundreds of thousands of Arkansans have untreated hearing loss. At Miracle-Ear, compassionate staff members see that statistic as a problem that they can help remedy. The Miracle-Ear corporation has been in business since 1948, but…
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AMP 2022 Companies of Distinction: Hugg & Hall Equipment Company
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffHugg & Hall Equipment Company Family owned and operated since 1956, and headquartered in Little Rock, Hugg & Hall provides full-service industrial and material handling equipment in 19 markets across Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Missouri, and Texas. Hugg & Hall’s…
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AMP 2022 Companies of Distinction: The Janet Jones Company
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Janet Jones Company Over the years, The Janet Jones Company has consistently ranked as the top real estate agency in Central Arkansas, remaining locally, family-owned, and proudly independent. Janet Jones, who founded the company in 1980, continues at the…
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AMP 2022 Companies of Distinction: Barry M. Corkern and Co.
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBarry M. Corkern and Co. Staying in business through the tumult of the last few years is impressive enough, but the team at Barry M. Corkern and Co. have managed to turn their client-first approach to fee-only, comprehensive wealth…
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UA Little Rock Expecting Growth in First-Time Freshmen, Transfer Students This Fall
Five UA Little Rock students gather in front of the Student Services Center on campus before class. (Photo by Ben Krain). With just under two weeks until classes begin at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, preliminary enrollment data…
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Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Awards 10 Micro-grants Addressing Violence Prevention
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Human Services, has announced the 2022 MLK Community Leaders Call to Action Program, which will take place today, Aug. 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.…