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Governor’s Address: Duck Hunting: An Arkansas Tradition
by Asa Hutchinson January 4, 2021
by Asa Hutchinson January 4, 2021
Duck hunting is one of the great cultural traditions of Arkansas, and it also pumps a lot of money into our economy. Stuttgart and Arkansas County are known as the duck-hunting capital of the world. Every Thanksgiving, Stuttgart hosts the…
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Wings Over the Prairie Festival, Duck Calling Contest Canceled for 2020
by Tyler Hale September 17, 2020
by Tyler Hale September 17, 2020
An iconic Arkansas event is being postponed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce is postponing the World’s Championship Duck Calling Contest and Wings Over the Prairie Festival, originally scheduled for Nov. 21-28. Organizers said…
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Magazine October 2019
Small Town Sensibilities, Big City Industry: Agriculture, Waterfowl Fuel Stuttgart
by Ryan Nix October 2, 2019
by Ryan Nix October 2, 2019
by Ryan Nix Stuttgart is a city of small-town sensibilities with big-city industry. Despite having fewer than 9,000 residents, Stuttgart internationally is known for being the home of two of the largest rice farming co-ops, Riceland Foods and Producers Rice…
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Arkansas PBS to Provide Live Statewide Primary Coverage May 24 May 24, 2022
Arkansas PBS will be providing live, exclusive statewide primary election coverage Tuesday, May 24, beginning at 7 p.m. with “Election 2022: Primary Coverage.” A team of analysts and political insiders will join host Steve Barnes in covering the key legislative… The post Arkansas PBS to Provide Live Statewide Primary Coverage May 24 appeared first on […]
Lindsey Castrellon Named Editorial Operations Manager for AY Media Group May 23, 2022
Lindsey Castrellon has been promoted to editorial operations manager for AY Media Group, Publisher and President Heather Baker recently announced. Castrellon has served as online editor for Arkansas Money & Politics‘ online publication, ARMoneyandPolitics.com, since August of 2021. Online views… The post Lindsey Castrellon Named Editorial Operations Manager for AY Media Group appeared first on […]
Know Before You Go: Be An Informed Voter with Sample Ballot Tool May 23, 2022
For Arkansans, Monday is the last day to vote early. Regular voting begins on Tuesday. If you haven’t skipped tomorrow’s long lines already, you can find your voting location and even a sample ballot via ballotpedia.org, the online “encyclopedia of… The post Know Before You Go: Be An Informed Voter with Sample Ballot Tool appeared […]
UALR Awarded $165K Grant to Support Research Efforts to Monitor Cyber Warfare Tactics on Social Media May 23, 2022
Dr. Nitin Agarwal, Jerry L. Maulden-Entergy endowed chair and distinguished professor of information science at UA Little Rock, has received a grant for $165,540 that will support research efforts to monitor cyber warfare tactics through social media. UA Little Rock… The post UALR Awarded $165K Grant to Support Research Efforts to Monitor Cyber Warfare Tactics […]
Lexicon Promotes Colvin, Smith to Plant Managers May 23, 2022
Lexicon Inc. recently announced the promotions of Mike Colvin and Justin Smith, who will both be based at the company’s headquarters in Little Rock. Colvin will take the position of Plant Manager for Prospect Steel and Smith will be Plant… The post Lexicon Promotes Colvin, Smith to Plant Managers appeared first on AMP.
Clark Contractors Announces New CFO, Additional Hires May 20, 2022
Clark Contractors recently hired three new employees: Chris Shepard, Travis Henry and Daniel Hunt. Shepard was hired in March 2022 as Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Shepard will manage Clark Contractors’ financial actions, including financial reporting and analysis, strategic planning… The post Clark Contractors Announces New CFO, Additional Hires appeared first on AMP.
Wilson Named VP of Population Health Management for Arkansas Health Network May 20, 2022
Arkansas Health Network has named Camille Wilson as Vice President of Population Health Management. Wilson joined AHN as director of population health in 2017, where she played a key leadership role in the network’s advanced care management and associated capabilities.… The post Wilson Named VP of Population Health Management for Arkansas Health Network appeared first […]
ACHI Receives National Award for Arkansas’ COVID-19 Response May 19, 2022
In recognition of its supporting efforts in Arkansas’ response to COVID-19, the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement has received national recognition. The Network Member Impact Award from the National Network of Public Health Institutes was presented to ACHI on May… The post ACHI Receives National Award for Arkansas’ COVID-19 Response appeared first on AMP.
DNC Chair Jaime Harrison Talks Potentially Historical Arkansas Election May 19, 2022
Jaime Harrison, the chairperson for the Democratic National Committee, visited Little Rock on Wednesday May 18, 2022 for Think Rubix’ ‘Black Leaders at Lunch’ event, at which Harrison was the featured special guest. Shortly before the luncheon, which was catered… The post DNC Chair Jaime Harrison Talks Potentially Historical Arkansas Election appeared first on AMP.
Family Dollar to Close West Memphis Distribution Center May 19, 2022
During a press conference held on Wednesday, West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon announced the city’s Family Dollar distribution center will be closing. The 850,000-SF facility, which opened in 1994, distributes across the Mid-South. The closure will impact over 300 employees.… The post Family Dollar to Close West Memphis Distribution Center appeared first on AMP.

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