Representatives from Henderson Engineers, a national building systems design firm, celebrated the grand opening of the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Children’s Safety Center of Washington County on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Henderson provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) design services as the…
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Dromborg Castle in Fayetteville Sells for $4.8M
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJon and Vicki Swehla Revocable Trust is now the new owner of the 12,000-square-foot Dromborg castle in Fayetteville, according to a deed filed on Nov. 30. Originally built in 2008, the Dromborg was inspired by Scottish castles of the 13th…
Above: Legacy Wine and Spirits, Little Rock (Photo by Jamison Mosley) Ever gone on a vacation in Arkansas only to find that the county you are visiting is dry? It might be quite a drive back to a liquor store…
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Northwest Arkansas Becomes Nation’s 100th Largest Metro
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Northwest Arkansas Council recently announced that Northwest Arkansas has been recognized as the nation’s 100th-largest metropolitan area. This recognition confirms a significant population boom in the area, following the growth and expansion of the metropolitan job market, amenities and…
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Startup Junkie Awarded Three-Year Grant to Continue NWA Kiva Hub
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Walton Family Foundation has awarded another three-year, $470,000 grant to Startup Junkie Foundation to continue facilitating the Northwest Arkansas Kiva Hub. The grant will allow the foundation to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners access much needed capital via…
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Tyson Foods CFO Arrested for Public Intoxication on Sunday
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTyson Foods CFO John R. Tyson was arrested Sunday for public intoxication and trespassing after letting himself into a stranger’s house and falling asleep in her bed. According to the arrest report, 32-year-old Tyson was found asleep at 2 a.m.…
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City of Fayetteville Seeking Artists for Lower Ramble Installations
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe City of Fayetteville’s Arts and Culture Division has announced that it is seeking artists and performers for a variety of art installations in the Lower Ramble for the remaining months of October, November and December 2022. The application for…
The University of Arkansas announced today, Sept. 6, that it has selected four finalists in its national search for the next chancellor of the university. Each of the four finalists will be visiting the campus for two days each of…
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UAMS Receives $350,000 in Grants for Double Your Dollars Food Assistance Program
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has received a grant of $250,000 from the Walmart Foundation and $100,000 from the Alice L. Walton Foundation to support the Northwest Arkansas Farmers’ Market Alliance’s “Double Your Dollars” program, which provides residents…
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Moore Slates Performance to Benefit Razorback Foundation
by Mak Millardby Mak MillardArkansas-based country singer/songwriter Justin Moore will perform at JJ’s Live in Fayetteville on Sept. 30, with proceeds from the concert to benefit the Razorback Foundation. The performance will also feature special guest artist Kinch. Ticket prices range from $35 to…