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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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Invite New Arkansans, But Keep the Old: One is silver, the other gold January 19, 2022
The Northwest Arkansas Council’s (NWAC) most recent annual report describes the area’s heavy-hitters to be performing better than ever, with Walmart remaining first on the Fortune 500 list, Tyson climbing six spots and J.B. Hunt ascending 31. Similarly, the University… The post Invite New Arkansans, But Keep the Old: One is silver, the other gold […]
Catalyst, Leader, Influencer: Darrin Williams Found His Purpose at Southern Bancorp January 19, 2022
The term “influencer” is used a lot these days. It’s a term that has completely evolved, thanks to social media marketing. Once reserved for those who possess a nuanced quality of affecting the actions of others, the term has now… The post Catalyst, Leader, Influencer: Darrin Williams Found His Purpose at Southern Bancorp appeared first […]
Sarah for Governor Reports Over $12.8 Million Total in Campaign Funds January 19, 2022
Sarah Huckabee Sanders will report over $12.8 million total raised from more than 87,000 donors in less than one year since announcing her candidacy, including over $1.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, campaign officials announced on Tuesday. In… The post Sarah for Governor Reports Over $12.8 Million Total in Campaign Funds appeared first […]
For Business or Pleasure, Steak is Back, Baby January 18, 2022
In America, a good steak represents something. Perhaps it’s because it’s not eaten every day, unless you have the bankroll of a galleon and the hull to match. Steaks are celebration food, recognizing first jobs landed, big deals closed or… The post For Business or Pleasure, Steak is Back, Baby appeared first on AMP.
All in the Family: Shayla Copas Lifestyle Adds Familiar Face as COO January 18, 2022
Shayla Copas Lifestyle has grown from a single idea into a thriving collection of national lifestyle brands. Built by its namesake, the venture has blossomed into five branded startups leading Copas, a well-known Little Rock entrepreneur, author and style agent,… The post All in the Family: Shayla Copas Lifestyle Adds Familiar Face as COO appeared […]
Paragould Partisan: William Brewer Stayed Home, Stayed in Banking and Thrived January 18, 2022
William Brewer intended to make his fortune in the gasoline industry, but history butted in, and he found his fame in banking instead. Brewer’s family had owned gasoline and propane distributorships in southeast Missouri and northeast Arkansas as well as… The post Paragould Partisan: William Brewer Stayed Home, Stayed in Banking and Thrived appeared first […]
Davis Named President of Stone Bank Farm Service Division January 18, 2022
Stone Bank has announced that Jeremy Davis has been promoted to President of the bank’s Farm Service Division (FSA). His duties will include management of the portfolio that includes all areas of government-guaranteed agricultural loans with a specialized focus on… The post Davis Named President of Stone Bank Farm Service Division appeared first on AMP.
AMP Influencers of the Year 2022 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… The post AMP Influencers of the Year 2022 appeared first on AMP.
University of Arkansas Debuts New Student Center on Fayetteville Campus January 18, 2022
A new Student Success Center has officially opened on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville. An open house commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first day of classes at the university will be held 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.… The post University of Arkansas Debuts New Student Center on Fayetteville Campus appeared first on […]
Stephens Insurance Announces NIL Agreement with Bumper Pool January 18, 2022
Stephens Insurance, LLC, an affiliate of Stephens Inc., announced Tuesday a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deal with University of Arkansas linebacker Bumper Pool. Stephens has a history of supporting University of Arkansas athletics and former Razorbacks on the PGA… The post Stephens Insurance Announces NIL Agreement with Bumper Pool appeared first on AMP.

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