Photos by Lori Sparkman Broadway Joe Booker is an endangered species. Easily grouped into the most recognized names in Arkansas radio, and arguably all Arkansas broadcasting, he has spent more than half his life on the airwaves, including nearly four…
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Online sports betting exploded in popularity across the United States following a landmark Supreme Court decision in 2018 that made the betting legal nationwide. Here in Arkansas, online wagering took off when the state’s three existing casinos debuted their online…
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Smooth Transition — A visit with Morning Mayhem: The Crew Talks Tommy, Justin and Keeping Local Radio Relevant
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas’s premier sports radio station didn’t miss a beat earlier this year when the legendary Tommy Smith retired. Smith was the voice of 103.7 The Buzz and led the venerable KABZ-FM morning show, “The Show with No Name,” consistently rated…
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Country Music Star Justin Moore Joins Little Rock Radio Morning Show
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffCountry music singer/songwriter Justin Moore will soon be joining Little Rock radio station 103.7 The Buzz morning show. The announcement comes just days after news that long-time radio personality Tommy Smith would be retiring from the show just before the…
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Radio Veteran Tommy Smith Announces Retirement on Air
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLittle Rock radio veteran Tommy Smith announced Tuesday morning that he will retire by the end of this year, noting ongoing health issues as a contributing factor. Smith will make his last appearance as co-host of “The Show With No…
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Tommy Smith: Rocker, Radio Long Rider…Outlaw
by Kelley Bassby Kelley BassTommy Smith is famous. And he’s infamous, which only makes sense for a radio personality who for much of his career was called “Outlaw.” When you hear the story of Smith’s radio career, it’s easy to conclude that he beat…
- MagazineOctober 2021
For Local Radio Veterans, There’s No School Like the Old School
by Kelley Bassby Kelley BassThe burdens of working in the world of corporate radio are heavy — no control over programming, being held to unrealistic ad revenue expectations, and being second-guessed at every turn by corporate “suits” and consultants. But those are mere inconveniences…
Publisher’s Letter: Recognizing Top Professionals We’re proud to recognize some of the state’s Top Professionals this month. We asked our readers to help us recognize some of the state’s top executives, doctors, lawyers, CEOs, business owners and more. And they…