Shane Bryan of Russellville has been named Vice President of OSP Engineering & Construction for Ritter Communications, the telecommunications company announced Monday. In his new role, Bryan will oversee all construction projects undertaken by the company. As Ritter Communications continues…
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2022 Quiz Bowl State Champions Announced; Scholarships Awarded
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffPictured: Fort Smith Southside – 7A First Place Front, from left: Sam Pritchard, Callie Shannon, Vivian Apple, Victor Nguyen Middle, from left: Tzideny Romero, Isabel Nuno, Andrea Ortega, Dipa Patel, Zain Rana Back, from left: Coach Josh Adams, Jackson Austin,…
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2022 AMP C-Suite: Ken Wester, Arkansas Tech University CIO
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBefore he was the chief information officer for Arkansas Tech University, Ken Wester had already made his mark on the school. His journey began in 1976 when Wester joined the US Army. He served for 12 years and spend an…
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Department of Energy Establishes $6B Program to Preserve Clean Nuclear Infrastructure
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe U.S. Department of Energy is announcing a Notice of Intent (NOI) and Request for Information (RFI) to help it implement the new $6 billion Civil Nuclear Credit Program (CNC). CNC is a program to support the continued operation of…
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3 Arkansas Tech Alumni Inducted into ATU Hall of Distinction for 2022
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Tech University Board of Trustees recently announced the recipients of the institution’s highest honor. Three alumni, Steve Fryer of Cathedral City, Calif., Andrea Lea of Russellville, and Dr. Andrew Mason of Tokyo, Japan, will be inducted into the…
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Get to Know the Candidates: Kelly Krout, Leslie Rutledge, Chris Bequette, Doyle Webb, Joseph Wood, Eddie Joe Williams
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLieutenant Governor Kelly Krout Kelly Krout (D) officially announced her bid for the Arkansas Lieutenant Governor’s Office in September 2021. Krout, a Russellville native, resides in Lowell with her husband and their sons. She and her husband have served as…
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Walton, Rockefeller Nonprofit Works with 8 Arkansas Colleges to Recruit, Retain K-12 Teachers
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffEight Arkansas universities will participate in a Forward Arkansas program designed to help transform K-12 teacher recruitment, training and retention in the state. Forward Arkansas is a nonprofit organization that works with key stakeholders statewide to establish a shared vision…
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Russellville Telecommunications Company Under New Ownership
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA northwest Arkansas business owner and long-time telecommunications solutions expert has purchased Service Plus Telecommunications of Russellville. Kyle Jones, who has more than 20 years of experience in the telecommunications business, is the new president and owner of Service Plus,…
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Arkansas Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Cherokee Nation, Denies Gulfside License to Pope Co. Casino
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Supreme Court issued a highly anticipated decision on an appeal pertaining to the Pope County casino license on Thursday morning. The Court ruled in favor of Cherokee Nation Businesses in their case against Gulfside Casino Partnership. The state’s…
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Construction Begins on Second Biomass Pellet Plant in Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDrax Group, the world-leading sustainable biomass production and supply company, has started construction on the second of three satellite pellet plants in Arkansas, the company announced Friday. Work is underway at the site in Russellville (Pope County) with commercial operations…