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Oaklawn Cancels Weekend Live Racing Due to Winter Weather
by AMP Staff February 4, 2022
by AMP Staff February 4, 2022
Oaklawn Casino in Hot Springs is canceling this weekend’s (Feb. 4-6) scheduled live racing due to winter storm conditions and frigid temperatures. After working with the Arkansas Racing Commission and the Arkansas H.B.P.A., Oaklawn will bring back this weekend’s live…
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AMP Influencers of the Year 2022
by AMP Staff January 18, 2022
by AMP Staff January 18, 2022
Influencers come in many shapes and sizes. Influencers can be mentors, CEOs, teachers. Their influence can be effectively subtle or dynamic; they can influence overtly or otherwise. But they all share one common denominator — they are leaders. Arkansas Money…
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Oaklawn Officially Opens New Luxury Hotel in Hot Springs
by Tyler Hale April 21, 2021
by Tyler Hale April 21, 2021
The doors are now officially open for Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort’s new hotel. On Wednesday, April 21, Oaklawn held the grand opening for its luxury hotel, spa and event center, all part of a $100 million expansion project. The eight-story…
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World Rabies Day Reminds Arkansans About Prevention and Control September 28, 2022
Sept. 28 is World Rabies Day, and since its first occurrence in 2007, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been joining with many agencies throughout the United States, including the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, to increase awareness… The post World Rabies Day Reminds Arkansans About Prevention and Control appeared first on AMP.
Museum of Discovery Wins International Science Museum Award September 28, 2022
The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC), an international organization of more than 600 science centers and museums, has awarded the Little Rock Museum of Discovery with the 2022 Roy L. Schafer Leading Edge Award for Resilience. This award… The post Museum of Discovery Wins International Science Museum Award appeared first on AMP.
Women’s Foundation of Arkansas Raises Nearly $240,000 from Luncheon September 28, 2022
The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas found great success in its fundraiser last week, raising almost $240,000 from the 24th annual Power of the Purse luncheon. Held on Sept. 21, community and business leaders from across the state gathered at the… The post Women’s Foundation of Arkansas Raises Nearly $240,000 from Luncheon appeared first on AMP.
Ballot Petition Could Cut Jonesboro Library Funding in Half September 28, 2022
On Sept. 27, a ballot petition was reportedly presented to the Craighead County Clerk that could negatively impact the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library. According to KAIT, “a petition filed by two county residents and two city residents would cut… The post Ballot Petition Could Cut Jonesboro Library Funding in Half appeared first on AMP.
CARTI to Host Mammograms & Muffins in October September 27, 2022
In October, CARTI will host Mammograms & Muffins to highlight the importance of early detection of breast cancer. The events, scheduled during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, are part of CARTI’s continued efforts to eliminate the barriers that often prevent women from… The post CARTI to Host Mammograms & Muffins in October appeared first on AMP.
Arkansas Children’s Hospital Names New Chief Nursing Officer September 27, 2022
Arkansas Children’s Hospital announced they have hired veteran nurse leader Kris Maddalena, MSN, BSN, as its senior vice president and chief nursing officer. Maddalena brings more than 15 years of nursing leadership experience to the role. She will lead the… The post Arkansas Children’s Hospital Names New Chief Nursing Officer appeared first on AMP.
Research Finds Up to 41% Price Disparity in Grocery Prices Across US September 27, 2022
The past year has seen the largest increase in grocery prices since 1979 at 13.5%. A recent survey by TradingPedia studied food prices in the United States – during these troubled times of inflation, an energy crisis and war in… The post Research Finds Up to 41% Price Disparity in Grocery Prices Across US appeared […]
Prism Awards Honor Arkansas Public Relations Professionals September 26, 2022
The Arkansas Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) held its annual Prism Awards event this past Thursday, Sept. 22, in person for the first time since 2019. Numerous awards were presented to honor the exceptional public relations… The post Prism Awards Honor Arkansas Public Relations Professionals appeared first on AMP.
Long-Time KATV Morning News Anchor Joins Delta Solar September 26, 2022
Chris Kane, who has brightened up the morning for years now on KATV’s “Daybreak,” has joined Delta Solar, a solar-energy systems provider based in Little Rock. Leaving behind nearly twelve years in Arkansas sports journalism and morning news, Kane’s new… The post Long-Time KATV Morning News Anchor Joins Delta Solar appeared first on AMP.
Richardson Properties Reveal $70M Expansion to The Pointe North Hills September 26, 2022
Richardson Properties, LLC of North Little Rock has announced a 278-unit, $70 million expansion to The Pointe North Hills. The expansion of this development will be known as The Skyline at North Hills, where residents will be able to enjoy… The post Richardson Properties Reveal $70M Expansion to The Pointe North Hills appeared first on […]