There’s no denying that the 1836 Club, perched at the top of the downtown portion of Cantrell Hill, has borne witness to nearly all of central Arkansas’ history following the Civil War. From political skirmishes to the Civil Rights Movement,…
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Looming Railroad Strike Causes Cancellations, Uncertainty
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffUnions representing 60,000 rail workers across the country are reportedly preparing for a strike that will start on Thursday, Sept. 16, if demands concerning issues like pay, quality of life and sick leave are not met. The strike comes…
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Jonesboro Expanding Rail Capacity with $2.5 Million in Funding
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleJonesboro will be receiving more than $2 million in funding to expand its rail capacity. City leaders announced that the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) and the U.S. Economic Development Administration have earmarked roughly $2.5 million to build four dead-end tracks.…
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Koppers Plans $23 Million Investment in North Little Rock Plant
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleKoppers will be investing more than $20 million into its Arkansas operations and increasing its workforce in North Little Rock. The Pittsburgh, Penn.-headquartered company announced that it is committing at least $23 million to upgrade its North Little Rock facility.…
Jonesboro is aiming to drive more businesses its way with the addition of a new rail spur. The City of Jonesboro recently received a federal grant worth approximately $3 million that is designated for a new rail spur. This addition…