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Winrock, USDA SHARE Project to Improve Worker Health in Delta
by AMP Staff February 2, 2022
by AMP Staff February 2, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $998,834 to improve the health and wellness of the rural workforce in four Arkansas counties that currently experience higher rates of chronic diseases, health risk factors and other health disparities. The USDA…
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Ask Renewable Rayna: Recent Rural Energy Investments Explained
by Today's Power Inc. September 16, 2021
by Today's Power Inc. September 16, 2021
Renewable energy projects are getting a lending hand in rural America. On Sept. 9, at a press conference led by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, USDA officials announced a $464 million investment in renewable energy infrastructure to assist rural areas decrease…
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State Legislator Suspended Due to Frivolous Claims October 3, 2022
The Republican-majority Arkansas State Legislature recently voted 26-4 to suspend State Senator Alan Clark (R) for the remainder of the 93rd General Assembly, barring him from Senate offices and legislative meetings until Jan. 8, among other penalties. The suspension followed… The post State Legislator Suspended Due to Frivolous Claims appeared first on AMP.
City Year Little Rock Welcomes Two New Directors October 3, 2022
City Year Little Rock recently welcomed two long-time fundraising professionals to its team: Brittany Paul, director of events and annual gifts, and Marquita Rogers, director of development and external relations. Both will build support for the education nonprofit as it… The post City Year Little Rock Welcomes Two New Directors appeared first on AMP.
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.