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AMP Top Ten: Charles Coleman, Law it Is
Charles T. “Charlie” Coleman has accomplished much in his life, but he said it is his wife, Patti, who is the celebrity in their family. “She taught kindergarten for 30 years, and anywhere we go, she’ll be recognized by a former student or parent,” he said. “She has influenced a lot of lives.”
Wild Pastures locates distribution center in Clinton
Arkansas economic officials announced Wednesday (Aug. 14) that Wild Pastures, a national grass-fed and pasture-raised meat delivery service, is expanding into Arkansas. The company’s move into a 138,000-square-foot facility in Clinton, Ark., will create 20 new jobs over the next two years. This expansion is a result of increased customer demand and a desire to deliver products more quickly to the growing Southeast market.
Arkansas Visionary: The Public’s Servant — Dr. Dean Kumpuris
Dr. Dean Kumpuris never met a challenge he did not like, especially when it served the people of Little Rock. On a sunny midmorning so clear and idyllic it felt imported from a movie set, Dr. Dean Kumpuris, city director, held down a chair in a downtown Little Rock coffee shop as the bulk of the morning crowd came in for a java detour en route to nearby office spaces. Kumpuris was a vortex for those awaiting their lattes and scones. Well-heeled businessmen and community shakers — including, at one point, the mayor — streamed in from nearby tables, nodding and waving on their way in or out.
AR mom sentenced to 40 years after son’s body found under floor
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Nearly two years after the body of a five-year-old boy was found underneath the floor of an Arkansas home, the child’s mother has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for his death. Ashley Rolland, 30, pleaded guilty to two counts of permitting abuse of a minor in Lee County Circuit Court, […]
Tony’s NY Style Pizza in Fayetteville has closed
A pizza restaurant on Dickson Street permanently closed over the weekend. According to a Facebook post, Tony’s New York Style Pizza said goodbye after five years on Dickson Street officially on Saturday, Aug. 10. From the post:. With a heavy heart, we’d like to first extend our gratitude and...
Benson Boone heading to Walmart AMP
ROGERS, Ark. — Benson Boone, a "global pop sensation," is headed to the Walmart AMP in Rogers after extending his world tour. The announcement came on Aug. 13 as Boone shared that he would be making additional stops throughout the U.S. as part of his "Fireworks and Rollerblades" tour.
Westside Schools ban classroom cell phone use to enhance learning focus
The Westside Consolidated School District announced Tuesday that there will be no cell phone use permitted in classrooms this upcoming academic year. The district says this change is intended to create a more focused and productive learning environment. Now students may still use their phones before school begins, between classes,...
Tim Graves and the Farm Hands to Perform at Bluegrass Monday in August
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - Tim Graves and the Farm Hands will perform bluegrass, country and gospel music at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert. The show will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, at the Collins Theatre in downtown Paragould. Since its formation in 2010, the...
General Dynamics will build more solid rocket motors for Lockheed Martin in Camden
Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics announced Tuesday, August 13, 2024 the signing of a strategic teaming agreement for the production of solid rocket motors at the General Dynamics facility in Camden. The companies said the move will bring security and resiliency to a vital domestic supply chain. “Maintaining a robust...
Hanley Brokers Sale of 145,588-Square-Foot Retail Center in Harrison, Arkansas
Harrison, Ark. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has brokered the sale of a 145,588-square-foot retail center located in Harrison. Originally built in 1978, the property was expanded in 2020. Tenants at the center, which was 95 percent occupied at the time of sale, include Tractor Supply, Planet Fitness, Big Lots, Dunham’s Sports, Golden Tickets Cinemas, Factory Connection and Popeyes. Jeff Lefko, Kevin Fryman and Bill Asher of Hanley, in association with ParaSell Inc., represented the seller in the transaction. A private investor acquired the property.
Plans submitted for veterinary clinic at Van Asche and Hwy. 112 in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE — A vacant lot on the north side of town may soon be developed to serve a new business. Plans were recently submitted to the city for a Fayetteville Veterinary Care clinic at the southeast corner of the intersection of Van Asche Drive and Arkansas 112. The plans...
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