by - July 25, 2018 6:57 pm
Van Buren’s Veterans Memorial Plaza opened Wednesday (July 25) amid sweltering temperatures. Hundreds of residents gathered for over an hour. They spilled out into Freedom Park and lined Main Street….
by - July 25, 2018 6:25 pm
Organizers of the proposed amendment to expand gambling in Arkansas fell almost 15,000 signatures short, but have until Aug. 24 to submit more signatures or challenge rejected signatures, according to…
by - July 24, 2018 6:15 pm
Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) President & CEO Gretchen Hall has been appointed to the Destinations International 2018-2019 Board of Directors. Destinations International (formerly Destination Marketing Association International)…
by - July 23, 2018 12:57 pm
Joy Barlogie is the new tourism development manager for the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, according to a Monday (July 23) press release from the department. Barlogie previously served…
by - July 23, 2018 12:08 pm
A unique all day and late night option to the myriad of restaurants and coffee shops in Northwest Arkansas opened Saturday (July 21). The Holler, operated by the Walton-backed firm…
by - July 22, 2018 5:24 pm
Chaffee Pizza Company, LLC has been named as the first tenant of ERC Holdings’ The Landing commercial development in front of the Walmart distribution center on Zero Street in Fort…
by - July 22, 2018 5:08 pm
Arkansas’ outdoor community is rallying to raise $80,000 for purchasing land that is key to piecing together the approximately 100-mile Buffalo River Trail (BRT). After years of pursuing this piece…
by - July 19, 2018 3:59 pm
J.R. Shaw moved from Pennsylvania to Northwest Arkansas more than three years ago to lead the efforts in drawing tourists to Rogers. Since then, revenue from the city’s lodging tax…
by - July 16, 2018 1:41 pm
Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food, the culinary school operated by NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) in Bentonville, will hire between four and five apprentices over the next…
by - July 12, 2018 4:09 pm
Two wheels, four wheels, six wheels or 18 wheels — travel and trade in Northwest Arkansas centers on a variety of business and personal preferences and the attitudes are as…
by - July 12, 2018 9:30 am
Todd Herman has resigned as executive director of the Little Rock-based Arkansas Arts Center, according to a statement from the center. His resignation is effective Aug. 10. Laine Harber, deputy…
by - July 10, 2018 4:16 pm
Several underage Arkansans volunteered over the July 4th holiday to try and buy alcohol. Many were successful. Who solicited them to volunteer? The state of Arkansas. Arkansas’ Alcohol Beverage Control…
by - July 10, 2018 3:37 pm
The city of Jonesboro has experienced impressive economic and population growth during the past decade, and quality of life has become a focus for civic leaders interested in maintaining the…
by - July 10, 2018 10:05 am
The Embassy Suites and Red Wolf Convention Center in Jonesboro has hired its first employee. Former Arkansas State University Delta Center for Economic Development Executive Director Shawnie Carrier has been…
by - July 10, 2018 7:57 am
Atrium Hospitality has officially announced the promotion of Larry Cooper as the new general manager of Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas in Rogers. Cooper replaces David Lang, who was let go…
by - July 9, 2018 3:48 pm
This month, state tourism officials are launching a new Arkansas.com website they say offers major advertising innovation available in fewer than half of states. Tourism-related businesses will now be able…
by - July 6, 2018 3:19 pm
Driving Arkansas Forward, the group wanting to authorize two casino operations in the state with part of the revenue helping to fund highways, on Friday (July 6) submitted 96,170 signatures…
by - July 5, 2018 12:27 pm
Each fall, brothers Drew and Price Harrell attend football games at their alma mater, Arkansas State University. When they walk into the stadium, the two often look up at the…
by - July 5, 2018 12:03 pm
Arkansas State University will host the national organization that manages efforts to grow the endangered American red wolf population as the university considers development of an educational breeding facility in…
by - June 28, 2018 5:57 pm
The Professional Bowling Association will host a professional tournament in Jonesboro next year that will be televised on Fox Sports. Hijinx Family Entertainment Center will host the Greater Jonesboro PBA…
