by - September 10, 2015 7:47 pm
More vehicles with more people in them are stopping at the Arkansas Welcome Centers, according to internal research presented to the State Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission.
by - September 7, 2015 9:00 pm
Tickets are on sale now for the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The Class of 2015 will be honored September 29 at Noah’s Event Center in Little Rock….
by - August 28, 2015 10:18 am
A new batch of store names has been released for the Outlets of Little Rock, a 325,000-square-foot, open-air lifestyle destination shopping center, located at the intersection of I-30 and I-430,…
by - August 24, 2015 9:28 am
Communities across the state show mixed results in their ability to cross-promote other attractions and destinations in their area, according to a report presented at the August meeting of the…
by - August 24, 2015 9:22 am
At the request of the State Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission, Arkansas State Parks Director Greg Butts presented proposed rate increases for camp sites, lodges and cabins for some state…
by - August 18, 2015 7:30 pm
Nine out of ten passengers surveyed in the second quarter say they are pleased with Clinton National Airport, according to a report released by the Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission,…
by - July 29, 2015 5:35 pm
The inaugural Rogers Cycling Fest is this weekend. The two-day event combines some previously unrelated races. Talk Business & Politics‘ Kerri Jackson Case asked Event Chair Matt Crafton about the…
by - July 28, 2015 2:28 pm
After delays because of dangerously high river levels in June, the Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza is ready to snag some fishermen this weekend. It’s the largest amateur big bass tournament in the state.
by - July 26, 2015 12:09 am
Several years ago, I was having a bad week. It wasn’t anything particularly tragic. In fact, I can’t even remember the details now. What I do remember is a jar…
by - July 23, 2015 5:31 pm
The Food and Drug Administration has delayed the effective date for a new federal menu-labeling regulation for chain restaurants until Dec. 1, 2016, the agency announced this month. The FDA…
by - July 22, 2015 10:28 am
Salil Joshi is the founder of TEDxMarkhamSt, which takes place this Friday, July 24th at the CALS Ron Robinson theater in downtown Little Rock. TB&P contributor Kerri Jackson Case caught up with Joshi for a conversation.
by - July 22, 2015 6:33 am
The architecture plan to transform Main Street Little Rock into the Creative Corridor has been recognized again. The University of Arkansas Community Design Center and Marlon Blackwell Architect’s plan, “The…
by - July 16, 2015 8:45 pm
The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism and the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau were among 117 major travel-related companies and organizations urging congressional leaders to cut taxes on air travelers and move to a user-fee model for infrastructure financing as part of the forthcoming Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization.
by - July 15, 2015 12:15 pm
After giving readers a sneak peek at the new Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville, the newest tourist attraction in Northwest Arkansas opened its doors on Wednesday, July 15. Talk Business…
by - July 14, 2015 11:56 am
When most trout fishermen die, the Governor doesn’t issue a statement. But Jim Gaston was no ordinary trout fisherman. He was a stunt pilot, photographer, steam engine collector, motorcyclist, fountain…
by - July 13, 2015 5:34 pm
The city of Little Rock announced $150,000 grant from the Coca-Cola Company through the National Recreation and Park Association to revitalize Kanis Park. The grant is part of a nationwide…
by - July 9, 2015 9:21 am
National Geographic Maps is looking for local input from Arkansas communities to highlight the natural and cultural attractions along the mighty Mississippi River.
by - July 8, 2015 12:15 pm
The American Taekwondo Association International tournament began this week in Little Rock. ATA estimates 20,000 people will generate nearly $5 million for the greater Little Rock economy during the World…
by - July 7, 2015 12:16 am
Talk Business & Politics contributor Kerri Jackson Case recently asked Steve Honeycutt, General Manager of Magic Springs and Crystal Falls Water and Theme Park, a few questions about the Hot…
by - July 7, 2015 12:10 am
The much-anticipated Scott Family Amazeum is set to open its doors July 15. The hands-on, interactive museum for children and families in Northwest Arkansas has announced its’ hours of operation…
