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Union Pacific to Build Hybrid Electric Locomotives in North Little Rock
by AMP Staff October 27, 2022
by AMP Staff October 27, 2022
Railway titan Union Pacific recently announced a new partnership with ZTR Control Systems, which specializes in green technology for trains, to build new hybrid-electric locomotives, which are to be constructed at the Union Pacific facility in North Little Rock. Much…
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World’s Largest Locomotive to Pass Through Arkansas
by Katie Zakrzewski August 12, 2021
by Katie Zakrzewski August 12, 2021
The Quapaw Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced Wednesday that the world’s largest locomotive, named “Big Boy,” is preparing to pass through the Natural State. Weighing in at more than 1 million pounds, the locomotive will pass…
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Entergy Prepares for Potential Power Outages, Inclement Weather January 30, 2023
As the forecast has been calling for extreme winter weather throughout Arkansas through Wednesday, Feb. 1, Entergy released a statement explaining that possible power outages may occur. “Entergy has assembled restoration workers as well as additional resources from other states… The post Entergy Prepares for Potential Power Outages, Inclement Weather appeared first on AMP.
Stone Bank Announces 3 Promotions January 30, 2023
Stone Bank has announced three promotions within its organization, as of Jan. 30. Joe Dunn, Blake Fletcher and Sandy Straessle have been promoted to new positions. Dunn and Fletcher formally served as SVP’s and senior lenders, but in their new… The post Stone Bank Announces 3 Promotions appeared first on AMP.
College Sports Games: Jan. 30 – Feb. 5 January 30, 2023
There’s certainly no shortage of college sports fans here in the Natural State, and sometimes it can be difficult to keep up with all the different games. That’s why Arkansas Money & Politics decided to compile the following list for you: … The post College Sports Games: Jan. 30 – Feb. 5 appeared first on AMP.
Walmart, CVS Reducing Pharmacy Hours Due to Staff Shortages January 30, 2023
Beginning in March, Walmart and CVS will be reducing their pharmacy hours due to a nationwide shortage of pharmacy staff, according to Axios. Walmart pharmacies will reportedly close at 7 p.m. on weekdays instead of 9 p.m. Weekend hours will… The post Walmart, CVS Reducing Pharmacy Hours Due to Staff Shortages appeared first on AMP.
Adventure Racing World Series Moves HQ From Australia to Arkansas January 30, 2023
The Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS) CEO, Heidi Muller, recently bought out the organization. For the past year, the global adventure racing series has grown significantly under her leadership. Now, the company has re-registered in the USA as ‘The Adventure… The post Adventure Racing World Series Moves HQ From Australia to Arkansas appeared first on […]
Arkansas Pitcher Named Preseason All-American by Perfect Game January 27, 2023
Arkansas pitcher Hagen Smith has been named a preseason All-American by Perfect Game. The left-hander, who earned third-team praise from the publication, went 7-2 with a 4.66 ERA in 77.1 innings on the mound last season as a true freshman.… The post Arkansas Pitcher Named Preseason All-American by Perfect Game appeared first on AMP.
Tyson Foods Donated Over 18M Pounds of Protein to Fight Hunger in 2022 January 27, 2023
Delivering on its commitment to address food insecurity, Tyson Foods has revealed it donated more than 18 million pounds of protein – the equivalent of approximately 72 million servings of protein – to food banks, pantries and hunger relief organizations… The post Tyson Foods Donated Over 18M Pounds of Protein to Fight Hunger in 2022 […]
Cromwell Architects Engineers Names New Executive Vice Presidents January 27, 2023
Cromwell Architects Engineers has revealed that the company’s Board of Directors has appointed both Todd Kuhn, PE and Rob Seay, PE to the position of Executive Vice President. Kuhn and Seay succeed Joe Hilliard, who has been Executive Vice President… The post Cromwell Architects Engineers Names New Executive Vice Presidents appeared first on AMP.
Edwards Food Giant to Open New Location in North Little Rock January 27, 2023
An Edwards Food Giant will be moving into a building at Lakewood Village. Steve Edwards Jr. confirmed the new North Little Rock location with AY on Tuesday morning but said it’s still in its very early stages and it probably… The post Edwards Food Giant to Open New Location in North Little Rock appeared first […]
A Look Back at Arkansas Governors From 1901 to Present January 27, 2023
With the recent inauguration of Arkansas’s first female Governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, many are rightfully wondering what the future holds for our state. However, this historic event also provides an excellent opportunity to look back at the state’s past and… The post A Look Back at Arkansas Governors From 1901 to Present appeared first on […]

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Trains

Union Pacific to Build Hybrid Electric Locomotives in North Little Rock

World’s Largest Locomotive to Pass Through Arkansas