The Little Rock Board of Directors approved a $15-per-hour minimum wage for all nonuniform, full-time city employees on Tuesday in what officials said is a move intended to ensure that all City employees earn a living wage. The change will…
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Topgolf Confirms Sports Venue Coming to Little Rock
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffMayor Frank Scott Jr. confirmed Wednesday that Topgolf plans to bring its technology-enabled golf experience to Little Rock. Topgolf is a sports entertainment complex that features an inclusive, high-tech golf game complete with food and drinks and space for parties…
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Little Rock Police Chief Keith Humphrey to Retire May 20
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLittle Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. announced Monday afternoon that Little Rock Police Chief Keith Humphrey submitted a letter stating his intention to retire from law enforcement. Humphrey’s last day as LRPD chief will be Friday, May 20, 2022. Assistant…
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Glasgow Joins City of Little Rock as New Chief Education Officer
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJennifer Glasgow has joined the City of Little Rock staff as Chief Education Officer, Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. announced Monday. Glasgow follows inaugural C.Ed.O. Dr. Jay Barth, who left the position in March 2022. Dionne Jackson, Ed.D., Little Rock’s chief…
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Little Rock Leaders Face ‘Balancing Act’ on Crime Reports; Victim Shares Her Story
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLittle Rock Mayor Frank Scott told members of the media Wednesday that the city is increasing its police presence in areas that have seen an increase in violent crime. Violent crime is up overall in Arkansas’ capital city, and an…
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Mayor, Police Chief Outline Measures to Curb Violence in Little Rock During Weekly Crime Briefing
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLittle Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. led a press conference Wednesday morning to discuss steps that have been taken to curb violent crime, including steps taken in response to the declaration of violence as a public health emergency on Feb.…
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Good Morning America Kicks Off Black History Month in Little Rock
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGood Morning America celebrated the beginning of Black History Month in Little Rock on Tuesday. In partnership with the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB), City of Little Rock and the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, the popular…
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Frank Scott Announces Re-election Campaign for Little Rock Mayor
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLittle Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. announced Feb. 1 his campaign for re-election. Scott was voted into office in 2018 as the City’s 73rd mayor and first elected Black chief executive. “Little Rock, let’s keep looking forward, pressing forward, and…
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10 People Shot, Including One Infant, in Little Rock Over the Weekend
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffPolice reported Monday that ten people were shot, including a one-year-old child, in Little Rock over the past weekend. One person died. Three shootings occurred on Friday, Jan. 28. One shooting took place on on University Ave. near the I-630…
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Sage Partners Celebrates Renovation of Iconic LR Doctors Building
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffCushman & Wakefield/Sage Partners hosted a ribbon cutting event Thursday, celebrating the completion of nearly $4 million in improvements to the iconic Doctors Building located in the heart of Little Rock on S. University Ave. The event featured special guest…