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Fred’s Hickory Inn, an enduring Bentonville restaurant that opened in 1970, has a new owner. Effective Monday (Aug. 8), Carl and Lindie Garrett own the business and property at 1502…
by - August 9, 2022 7:57 pm
When actress Barbara Eden was a young adult, she was an accomplished singer, but her mother wanted her to take acting classes. Her acting coach thought she had talent, but…
by - August 9, 2022 10:58 am
Officials with the United States Marshals Museum (USMM) in Fort Smith announced Tuesday (Aug. 9) that Ben Johnson of Iowa had been hired as president and CEO, effective Aug. 22….
by - August 8, 2022 3:04 pm
Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston, R-Ark., told supporters of an amendment to strike Pope County as a destination for a casino that they did not qualify for consideration due…
by - August 7, 2022 3:04 pm
Dr. Suzzette Goldmon has participated in many leadership programs. When she was selected to take part in a program at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government (HKS) she…
by - August 6, 2022 10:34 am
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the Aug. 1 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - August 4, 2022 4:35 pm
Not only has Arkansas tourism bounced back from a pandemic that greatly impacted tourism dollars spent in the state, fiscal year 2022 was the best year ever for tourism in…
by - August 3, 2022 3:59 pm
The State Board of Election Commissioners on Wednesday (Aug. 3) denied certification of a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana for adults over the age of 21. The SBEC…
by - August 3, 2022 9:48 am
Two iconic bands are slated to headline the Jonesboro Advertising and Promotion Commission’s Downtown Jonesboro BBQ and Music festival in September. Gin Blossoms and Queensryche will be the marquee entertainment…
by - August 2, 2022 5:57 pm
Consumers limited trips to restaurants during the second quarter of 2022, according to the NPD Group. Inflation and menu price increases led to a 2% dip in physical and online…
by - July 28, 2022 3:27 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors added some items to its budget goals for the coming year to include a focus on trails and parks, the 188th’s new mission, water…
by - July 28, 2022 3:11 pm
The leisure and hospitality sector in Northwest Arkansas continues to expand. Pinnacle Hills Promenade is getting its first aquarium as The Blue Zoo interactive petting zoo and aquatic entertainment venue…
by - July 28, 2022 8:14 am
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has announced $25,000 in grants for 10 historic properties and museums across the state. Funded by the 1/8th-cent conservation tax, the awards…
by - July 28, 2022 8:04 am
For nearly half a century, Cave City residents in Sharp County have claimed that the sweetest watermelons are grown in and around their hometown. Since 1980, they’ve invited the rest…
by - July 27, 2022 9:21 am
A rock climbing startup from the inaugural cohort of the University of Arkansas’ Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) has launched its first product line. Lacaida Ropes is a veteran and Latino-owned direct-to-consumer business…
by - July 19, 2022 8:01 pm
For years, an effort has been underway to build a museum to commemorate the sinking of the Sultana, a Civil War steamboat that sank April 27, 1865, in the choppy…
by - July 18, 2022 8:28 am
Johnson barbecue joint Wright’s Barbecue is expanding its brand of Texas-style brisket in Benton County. Restaurant entrepreneur Jordan Wright said the popular catering and food company will open a new restaurant in…
by - July 17, 2022 2:05 pm
The University of Arkansas selected fan engagement startup RevelXP as the school’s official hospitality partner in a multiyear deal. Financial terms were not disclosed in the UA announcement on June…
by - July 15, 2022 6:02 am
Christian H. Cutler will be the new Director of the Windgate Museum of Art at Hendrix College, beginning Monday, July 18, the school announced Thursday (July 14). The Windgate Museum…
by - July 12, 2022 8:25 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors approved an ordinance Tuesday (July 12) that rezoned the 12.12 acres that includes the former Fianna Hills Golf Club House to a planned zoning…
