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Magazine March 2022 Sports/Outdoors Tourism
Bringing Back the Magic: New GM at Hot Springs Amusement Park Optimistic for 2022
by Lindsey Castrellon March 17, 2022
by Lindsey Castrellon March 17, 2022
Although a mainstay of family fun in Arkansas, Magic Springs Theme and Water Park in Hot Springs has undergone its fair share of changes since reopening in 2000. The park opened as Magic Springs Family Fun Park in 1977, closed…
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Bass Pro Founder Shares Plans for Former Arkansas Theme Park ‘Dogpatch USA’ Location
by AMP Staff September 30, 2021
by AMP Staff September 30, 2021
The location of former Arkansas theme park Dogpatch USA will soon be transformed into Marble Falls Nature Park, thanks to Bass Pro Shops founder, Johnny Morris. Bob Ziehmer, Bass Pro Shops senior director of conservation, shared plans for the project…
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Premier Parks, Operator of Magic Springs, Positioned for Growth with Addition of Former Six Flags Executives
by AMP Staff September 1, 2021
by AMP Staff September 1, 2021
Premier Parks, LLC – the operator of Magic Springs Theme & Water Park – has announced the addition of industry veterans Les Hudson and Tom Iven to the entertainment company’s executive team. Premier is currently headed by former Six Flags…
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Arvest Bank Becomes Official Sponsor for Silver Dollar City in 10-Year Agreement
by AMP Staff March 11, 2021
by AMP Staff March 11, 2021
Arvest Bank is becoming an official sponsor at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Mo. under a new 10-year agreement. Under the new agreement, Arvest Bank will be the “Official Sponsor of Family Fun” at Silver Dollar City Attractions, which includes…
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Bass Pro Founder Buys Dogpatch USA Property
by Tyler Hale August 4, 2020
by Tyler Hale August 4, 2020
Johnny Morris, founder and CEO of Bass Pro Shops, has purchased the former Dogpatch USA theme park. The sale of the property was announced early June with a sales price of $1.12 million. Media reports showed that Down By the…
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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Turns 98 October 3, 2022
Jimmy Carter, the longest-living U.S. president in history, turned 98 on Saturday. In 2015, Carter survived a cancer diagnosis. He also made a swift recovery from a serious fall at his home in 2019. According to the Associated Press, Carter… The post Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Turns 98 appeared first on AMP.
Wave of Light Ceremony to be Held at State Capitol September 30, 2022
An inspirational program of music and dance will highlight the annual Wave of Light Ceremony in remembrance of babies born too soon. The event will be held on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, on the steps of the Arkansas State Capitol… The post Wave of Light Ceremony to be Held at State Capitol appeared first on […]
Arkansas Center for Forest Business Ribbon Cutting Attended by Governor September 30, 2022
The Arkansas Center for Forest Business was officially opened Sept. 29 in a ribbon cutting ceremony which featured Governor Asa Hutchinson as the keynote speaker. Located on the campus of the University of Arkansas in Monticello, the center is part… The post Arkansas Center for Forest Business Ribbon Cutting Attended by Governor appeared first on […]
Youth Trap Shooters Hit the Mark at AIM World Championships September 30, 2022
More than 80 youth trap shooters returned home in August with championships and high honors under their belts from the AIM Grand National Youth Trap Shooting Championship and 123rd Grand American World Trapshooting Championship. In association with the Arkansas Game… The post Youth Trap Shooters Hit the Mark at AIM World Championships appeared first on […]
Walton College of Business Launches Product Innovation Program September 30, 2022
The University of Arkansas has launched a Master of Science in product innovation through its Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Venture Innovation (SEVI) through the Sam M. Walton College of Business. The curriculum will be overseen by Taryn Mead, a… The post Walton College of Business Launches Product Innovation Program appeared first on AMP.
Sidney Moncrief Talks Kindess in Action, New Book September 30, 2022
Coach Sidney Moncrief is well-respected in Arkansas sports history as one of the greatest basketball players to come out of the University of Arkansas. While he played for the hogs from 1975 to 1979, Moncrief was notated as being the… The post Sidney Moncrief Talks Kindess in Action, New Book appeared first on AMP.
Peter Burns to Speak at Next Little Rock Touchdown Club Meeting September 30, 2022
Peter Burns will be joining the Little Rock Touchdown Club this Monday, Oct. 3, for the weekly meeting. Burns joined SEC Network as a studio host in 2014, regularly hosting the news and information show, SEC Now. Beginning in the… The post Peter Burns to Speak at Next Little Rock Touchdown Club Meeting appeared first […]
Governor Names New Chairman of Arkansas Public Service Commission September 30, 2022
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced his appointment of Katie Anderson of Scott as Chairman of the Public Service Commission. Anderson currently serves as an Administrative Law Judge for the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission. She is also a Vice President of I.F.… The post Governor Names New Chairman of Arkansas Public Service Commission appeared first on AMP.
Arnold Innovation Center Opens in Conway September 30, 2022
A new co-working space has opened in downtown Conway: the Arnold Innovation Center. Powered by ConwayCorp and managed by the Conductor, a public-private partnership between the University of Central Arkansas and Startup Junkie, the Arnold Innovation Center will provide a… The post Arnold Innovation Center Opens in Conway appeared first on AMP.
I-30 Speedway to Close after 66 Years with Final Race September 29, 2022
After 66 long and storied years of operation, the I-30 Speedway will be holding its final race, the 35th Annual COMP Cams Short Track Nationals Finale, this Saturday, Oct. 1. Opened in 1956, the nationally famous track has been the… The post I-30 Speedway to Close after 66 Years with Final Race appeared first on […]

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