by - July 27, 2017 10:51 pm
U.S. Marshals Museum unveils new design, on track for 2019 opening
There is a scene at the end of the Oscar-winning film High Noon where retired U.S. Marshal Will Kane — having disposed of the bad guys in his last act…
Tourism / Heritage
by - July 27, 2017 4:04 pm
Juvenile detention center mural unites a community: It’s ‘what art should be’
In the heart of the Sebastian County Juvenile Detention Center, there is a triangular atrium known as “the rec yard.” Thirty feet of cement brick climb into the air, allowing…
by - July 27, 2017 12:40 pm
Little Rock Visitors Bureau promotes Restaurant Month in August
A different district of the city will be featured each week in August for Little Rock Restaurant Month, the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau announced this week. This year…
by - July 26, 2017 4:52 pm
Average air fares down in Arkansas, lowest in Little Rock
The busiest airport in Arkansas also had the cheapest average fare for domestic flights in the first quarter of 2017, according to data released Tuesday (July 25) from the U.S….
by - July 26, 2017 11:03 am
Group raising money for Levon Helm memorial through GoFundMe
The Levon Helm Legacy Project has launched a GoFundMe page to fund a memorial statue in downtown Marvell of musician Levon Helm, an Arkansas native who died in 2012. The…
by - July 25, 2017 1:13 pm
Clinton House Museum to offer lecture series on Arkansas history, politics, culture
The Clinton House Museum this fall will launch the Atkinson Speaker Series, featuring talks on Arkansas culture, history and politics from noted leaders in their fields, according to a press…
by - July 23, 2017 12:49 pm
The Unexpected Project to include art for troubled youth, praised by state’s parks and tourism boss
The large crowd gathered Saturday night in downtown Fort Smith to ceremonially open the third year of The Unexpected Project learned that one art work will not be public and…
by - July 21, 2017 11:23 am
Three Arkansas hotels in Rogers, Jonesboro and Johnson sell for combined $37.6 million
Texas-based hotel fund manager Phoenix American Hospitality (PHA) has acquired three Arkansas hotels for a combined $37.6 million. PHA paid $15.4 million for the Aloft Hotel in Rogers, $11.8 million…
by - July 20, 2017 10:14 am
Parks and tourism boss provides update on War Memorial Stadium feasibility study
Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism (ADTP) director Kane Webb said whether the Arkansas Razorbacks continue to play football games at War Memorial Stadium, the 69-year old venue’s future will…
by - July 19, 2017 4:25 pm
Botanical Gardens transforms into magical land during Firefly Fling
Tiny tots dressed as angels and garden fairies danced on the lawn of the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks (BGO) on July 15 as the garden was transformed into a…
by - July 19, 2017 10:10 am
Fayetteville hotel near Baum Stadium to debut $3 million upgrade on Aug. 8
The 109-room Staybridge Suites Fayetteville in University Village Center has completed a $3 million renovation. The four-story hotel at 1577 W. 15th St., near Baum Stadium, was built in 2008…
by - July 18, 2017 5:37 pm
Truckers warm to Propelling Downtown Forward plan, agree to support at Aug. 1 meeting
A business group representing the city of Fort Smith’s trucking industry has agreed to support the Propelling Downtown Forward strategic development plan after a compromise was reached on a truck…
by - July 18, 2017 1:54 pm
Riverfest music festival suspended after 40 years
The Riverfest Board of Directors on Tuesday (July 18) announced its annual music festival in downtown Little Rock has been suspended. The festival has been an annual event held alongside…
by - July 17, 2017 11:11 am
Arkansas State Fair to feature Vince Neil, Tracy Lawrence
The Arkansas State Fair on Monday (July 17) released the concert lineup for this year’s event, scheduled for Oct. 12-22. “We are excited about our headliner concerts this year,” said…
by - July 14, 2017 5:34 am
Central Arkansas Water to study impact of mountain biking in watershed
Central Arkansas Water (CAW) is conducting a pilot program to study the impact of mountain biking on the Lake Maumelle Watershed. This study will be done in cooperation with the…
by - July 13, 2017 5:32 pm
The Unexpected welcomes all new artist lineup, launches July 23
The third annual edition of The Unexpected returns to Fort Smith on July 23. The weeklong event – a collaboration with creative house Justkids – will feature all new artists…
by - July 13, 2017 2:50 pm
The Apollo on Emma set for August opening in downtown Springdale
The Apollo on Emma event venue has planned a grand opening for Aug. 17. A charity gala is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. Proceeds will be donated to the Springdale Public…
by - July 13, 2017 11:55 am
Amazeum throwing ‘birthday’ bash, marks 560,000 visitors in 2 years
The Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville will celebrate its second anniversary with a day-long event, the “Splish Splash Birthday Bash” on Saturday (July 15). Since opening its doors in July…
by - July 12, 2017 4:20 pm
Visitor’s bureau calls on artists for public installations in Fayetteville
The national arts network Just Kids and the tourism bureau Experience Fayetteville are now accepting proposals from local artists for a public art event the last week of August, according…
by - July 12, 2017 3:06 pm
A&M Railroad, Razorback Greenway featured in latest Springdale chamber art series piece
The latest painting featured in the Springdale Chamber of Commerce’s Best of Springdale art series depicts a stretch of the Razorback Greenway trail and an Arkansas & Missouri Railroad engine…