Tourism / Heritage

Rex Nelson: The Big Business Of College Football

The number of schools fielding teams continues to grow as the sport’s popularity – and revenues – keep on expanding.

More Cars And Pets In Arkansas Welcome Centers

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.

Tailgating Tips

With the start of September in Arkansas that can only mean one thing. Football season is here! On Saturday, September 12th, the Arkansas Razorbacks take on Toledo in Little Rock…

Pump Prices Across State Dive Well Below $2 Mark

Gas prices have dipped well below the $2 mark in most areas of state. How long might these low prices stick around? Longer than you think.

Public Invited To Watch Esperanza Diamond Cutting, Live Stream Available

Beginning Wednesday, September 9-12, the public is invited to watch internationally acclaimed master diamond cutter Mike Botha cut the now famous 8.52-carat “Esperanza” diamond. The stone was found earlier this…

Former Razorback Football Standout Turns Foodie

From Talk Business & Politics content partner, KATV News: Eddie Jackson made the biggest play of his career as a Razorback at War Memorial Stadium. Now, he’s back in town for a reason…

Arts Council Searching For 2016 Arkansas Living Treasure

The Arkansas Arts Council is seeking nominations for the 2016 Arkansas Living Treasure award. The Arkansas Living Treasure program annually recognizes an Arkansas artist who excels in the creation of…

RaftUp Talks Boating At 1 Million Cups

The Natural State now has a social network for the recreational boating community called RaftUp. Where does its founder hope to grow?

Arkansas’ First Ladies Unite For A Cause

Current and former Arkansas first ladies – long active with various philanthropic causes – are working with the Old State House Museum to restore one of the state’s most popular heritage exhibits.

Frank Lloyd Wright House On Crystal Bridges Grounds To Open November

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announced the November opening of a rare Frank Lloyd Wright house. I

Arkansas Entertainers Hall Of Fame Honors ‘True Blood’ Author

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….

Arkansas Travelers Should Expect Cheap Gas, Busy Highways During Labor Day Weekend

As gasoline prices move closer to the $2 a gallon price point, Arkansas and U.S. travelers are expected to flood the roadways, airways and tourism destinations during the upcoming Labor Day holiday.

Talk Business & Politics Magazine: The First Ladies Edition

The September/October 2015 magazine edition of Talk Business & Politics is out and will be hitting mailboxes over the Labor Day weekend. Read about our feature stories and access the online edition here.

Arkansas Black Hall Of Fame Names 2015 Inductees

Sarah Whites-Koditschek with our content partner, KUAR FM 89.1 News, reports: A cancer physician, a choreographer, a home-economics pioneer, and a NFL pro-bowler are among Arkansans named to the Black…

New Hog Farms Near Buffalo River Banned For Five Years

Jacqueline Froelich with our content partner, KUAF FM 91.3 News, reports: The Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission in Little Rock on Friday barred any new permits for big swine…

Delta Exhibition Highlights Regional Artists

Sarah Whites-Koditschek with our content partner, KUAR FM 89.1 News, reports: Artists who live or were born in the Delta region are showing their work at the Arkansas Arts Center…

Van Buren Tourism Leader Says Women ‘Should Step Out There’

Editor’s note: This story, written by Carolyn Philpot as a special to The City Wire, is part of an original series on women who live in the Fort Smith and…

Arkansas Delegation Announces $8.5 Million In FAA Grants For Airport Improvements

Sens. John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman announced Monday that 13 Arkansas airports will receive $8.5 million from the…

Governor Touts Fishing Tourism In Weekly Address

Gov. Asa Hutchinson touted Arkansas’ tourism in his weekly radio address. Below is a transcript: Some folks say Arkansas is a football state, or a Razorback state. In Northeast Arkansas,…

Financing Set For Second Jonesboro Hotel And Conference Center Project

Jonesboro may have two convention centers after all. A large part of the puzzle needed for the plan to build a second hotel and conference center in Jonesboro is now…