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August 2022 Magazine Policy & Politics Politics
Too Many Chiefs: Tumult within LRPD Spills Over into Mayoral Elections
by Katie Zakrzewski August 8, 2022
by Katie Zakrzewski August 8, 2022
The last few months have proved to be volatile for the Little Rock Police Department (LRPD), following the retirement and resignation of two consecutive police chiefs. As violent crime and public safety come to the forefront of Little Rockers’ minds,…
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AY Media Group’s Heather Baker Focusing Attention on Crime Reparations
by AMP Staff April 11, 2022
by AMP Staff April 11, 2022
Victims in Arkansas who incur expenses related to injuries and suffering as the result of violent crime have an outlet for compensation, but the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Board sits on a months-long backlog of cases exacerbated by the pandemic.…
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Magazine May 2019
A Little Bit Faster, A Little Riskier
by Shannon Newton April 29, 2019
by Shannon Newton April 29, 2019
Is there public policy to balance our need for speed with our right to safe roads? by Shannon Newton Confession: I like to drive fast. During the first week of the recent 92nd General Assembly, I was pulled over speeding…
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Gov. Hutchinson Presents New Budget to Legislature
by AMP Staff November 15, 2018
by AMP Staff November 15, 2018
On Wednesday, Nov. 14, Governor Asa Hutchinson presented his balanced budget for the next biennium to the Joint Budget Committee of the General Assembly. In his remarks, Governor Hutchinson highlighted several key aspects of his budget, including his commitment to…
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Sanders to Appoint Cpt. Mike Hagar to Secretary of Public Safety December 5, 2022
Arkansas Governor-Elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders has revealed she will nominate Captain Mike Hagar as the next Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and appoint him to serve as Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police (ASP) concurrently. “I’m… The post Sanders to Appoint Cpt. Mike Hagar to Secretary of Public Safety appeared first […]
Sevier County Medical Center to Begin Treating Patients Dec. 6 December 5, 2022
After three years without a hospital in the area, Sevier County Medical Center is set to open Tuesday, Dec. 6. On Saturday, the hospital hosted its grand opening celebration where Southern Girls Florist, Jennifer’s Designs, Tres Agaves Mexican Restaurant and… The post Sevier County Medical Center to Begin Treating Patients Dec. 6 appeared first on […]
UA Little Rock Gets $50k from Innovation Corps for New Consumer Product December 5, 2022
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock team has received a $50,000 grant from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program to help bring a new consumer product to market. The team includes Imran Sarker, a Ph.D. student… The post UA Little Rock Gets $50k from Innovation Corps for New Consumer Product appeared […]
A Day in the Life: Abbey Cox, Bar Manager and Tour Guide December 5, 2022
The 2020 pandemic caused many Arkansans to branch out and try new jobs and hobbies. This series will help readers better understand a day in the life of certain career fields, based on an interview with someone in that field. … The post A Day in the Life: Abbey Cox, Bar Manager and Tour Guide appeared […]
Citizens Bank Makes 2022 ‘Best Banks to Work For’ List December 2, 2022
Headquartered in Batesville, Citizens Bank has been named one of the 2022 Best Banks to Work For. American Banker has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify the banks best at creating positive and supportive workplaces for employees. Citizens Bank… The post Citizens Bank Makes 2022 ‘Best Banks to Work For’ List appeared first on […]
The Green House Cottages of Homewood Celebrates Grand Opening December 2, 2022
This week, city and state officials along with the Mena community gathered to celebrate the grand opening of The Green House Cottages of Homewood. The newly constructed cottages, which began welcoming residents last year, provide state-of-the-art accommodations and prioritize individualized… The post The Green House Cottages of Homewood Celebrates Grand Opening appeared first on AMP.
Spotlight on Small Business: Joker ENT. Recording Studio December 2, 2022
Kevin Cottrell has been in love with music ever since he was a child. Growing up in a military family that moved from Alabama to Germany to Iowa then finally to Arkansas, he had a hard time making friends because… The post Spotlight on Small Business: Joker ENT. Recording Studio appeared first on AMP.
Department of Agriculture Confirms Third Case of Bird Flu in Arkansas December 1, 2022
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture confirmed a case of avian influenza in a backyard flock in Arkansas County that had shown increased mortality over the course of several days, marking the third confirmed case of avian influenza in Arkansas this… The post Department of Agriculture Confirms Third Case of Bird Flu in Arkansas appeared first […]
The CALL Names Christen Butler as Executive Director December 1, 2022
The CALL, a statewide nonprofit organization that mobilizes local churches to serve children and youth placed in foster care, has named Christen Butler as the new executive director. Butler has served as financial director with The CALL for more than… The post The CALL Names Christen Butler as Executive Director appeared first on AMP.
Now Open: Mainline Sports Bar at Oaklawn December 1, 2022
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort is holding a grand opening for the new Mainline Sports Bar on Dec. 1. The new state-of-the-art bar and sportsbook will be open seven days a week. Included in the bar are three Topgolf swing suites,… The post Now Open: Mainline Sports Bar at Oaklawn appeared first on AMP.

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