The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will provide contraceptives, prenatal health care and reproductive health education to women in 14 rural Arkansas counties “in an effort to prevent unintended pregnancies and to improve access to women’s health care,” the…
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One of Arkansas’ “hidden gems” golf courses is getting more exposure as it hosts its second national event in as many years. The Hot Springs Country Club will host the 94th Ladies National Golf Association Amateur Championship from July 23…
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Restaurant Group Behind Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse Sets Sight on Chuy’s
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDarden Restaurants and Chuy’s Holdings recently announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement in which Darden will acquire all outstanding shares of Chuy’s for $37.50 per share in a cash transaction worth about $605 million. With the acquisition,…
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Education Construction
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA look at a few of the current ongoing construction projects in the state related to education LITTLE ROCK WEST HIGH SCHOOL Owner: Little Rock School District Project location: Little Rock Valuation: $145.6 million Target completion date: Aug. 1, 2025…
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Seeing the Forest for the Trees: A Q&A with Michael Blazier, Dean of the UAM College of Forestry
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterArkansas is home to collegiate curricula that helps deliver a surprising economic punch yet still flies under the public radar. One such example can be found at the college of forestry, agriculture and natural resources at the University of Arkansas…
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Bis-Centennial: Harding University Celebrates 100 Years with New Programs, Energy
by Steve Wilcoxby Steve WilcoxEarly on, Harding University looked like a bad bet to survive. From humble beginnings in 1924 with 75 students, Harding resulted from the merger of two small junior colleges in Morrilton. As a Southern drought raged and with no wealthy…
Happy birthday, indeed. MHP/Team Si, one of the state’s oldest and largest full-service marketing agencies, recently announced a rebranding and expanded next-generation leadership in conjunction with the agency’s 52nd anniversary. Now streamlined as mhp.si, the agency named Julie C. Robbins,…
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The Evolution of Joe College: Trade Schools, Technical Training Filling More Jobs in Arkansas
By Kenneth Heard & Dwain Hebda For years, anything earned less than a four-year college degree was viewed somewhat with disdain. Vocational and trade schools, internships, and other educational alternatives were not believed to be as impressive as the traditional…
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ABF Freight’s Seth Runser Appointed President of ArcBest
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArcBest announced Thursday that Seth Runser, president of ABF Freight, will become president of ArcBest effective Aug. 1. Judy McReynolds will remain chief executive officer and chairman of the board. Runser has been president of ABF Freight since 2021. Matt…
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Classroom Residencies Program Adding Momentum — Initiative Supports Teacher Training
by Steve Wilcoxby Steve WilcoxThe state of Arkansas is concerned about education. That is an obvious statement for any state government, but in Arkansas, there is an urgency to working to improve education because the Natural State lags in test scores in just about…