by - January 4, 2016 7:29 pm
The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission announced that renovations are complete and a newly improved nature trail is now open at Byrd Lake Natural Area (NA) in Pine Bluff. The site…
by - January 4, 2016 7:25 pm
The finalists for the 2016 Henry Awards have been announced. According to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, “the Henry Awards Ceremony began at the 7th annual Governor’s Conference…
by - January 4, 2016 12:54 pm
When it comes to news about downtown renewal in several Northwest Arkansas cities, don’t forget about Siloam Springs. Business owners and city officials made noteworthy progress in recent years. Historic…
by - December 29, 2015 1:16 pm
Like a snowball packs on more snow and momentum as it rolls downhill, downtowns in Northwest Arkansas’ four largest cities have seen major changes this year. Springdale’s City Council was…
by - December 28, 2015 10:58 am
Consumers are expected to spend more of their gasoline savings at restaurants in 2016, but foodservice visits are expected to grow only 1% during the year, according to a recent…
by - December 23, 2015 9:24 am
The Scott Family Amazeum will host its Priceless Nights again in 2016, thanks to a grant from Tyson Foods. This program allows families free admission to the children’s discovery museum…
by - December 22, 2015 3:48 pm
Arkansas and U.S. motorists will receive the gift of extra cash this holiday season as the national price for regular unleaded gasoline falls below the two-dollar mark for the first…
by - December 21, 2015 6:07 pm
A proposed convention center on the campus of Arkansas State University will help the university and North Jonesboro, claims a letter sent to Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin from the Strong-Turner…
by - December 17, 2015 1:37 pm
The air travel picture is mixed for Arkansas’s three largest airports. Little Rock National, Arkansas’s largest commercial airline, and Fort Smith are down in passengers for the year. The Northwest…
by - December 16, 2015 1:23 pm
Arkansas’ tourism sector appears to be outpacing the nation in growth. Travel and tourism spending continued to grow nationally in the third quarter, but at a slower rate than earlier…
by - December 16, 2015 12:37 pm
Comedian Eddie Izzard spent a little time learning about Fort Smith history Tuesday (Dec. 15) while on tour. Izzard performed at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center Tuesday evening, but earlier…
by - December 15, 2015 3:24 pm
The Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission voted Tuesday (Dec. 15) to pay the remaining debt service on 2007 bonds 10 years ahead of schedule, making the Bill and Hillary National…
by - December 14, 2015 6:35 am
North Little Rock-based Bourbon & Boots, the online retailer featuring Southern artisan merchandise, has entered into an agreement to purchase Tales From The South, a radio show and media company…
by - December 11, 2015 10:34 am
Arkansas Executive Director of Parks and Tourism Kane Webb named Grady Spann the Director of State Parks in a meeting with staff and Parks, Travel and Tourism Commissioners Friday. The…
by - December 9, 2015 7:57 pm
The Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport will add another nonstop flight to Denver International Airport in time for Spring Break skiers. United Airlines will add another daily flight between…
by - December 9, 2015 7:43 pm
Thirteen guns – most of them loaded – were confiscated by the Transportation Security Administration at Little Rock’s Clinton National Airport so far this year. Last year, they found 14…
by - December 9, 2015 6:54 pm
The sight of jackhammers may be a common scene early next year in Jonesboro as a second convention center project is hopefully in its construction phase, a developer for the…
by - December 8, 2015 9:18 pm
Members of the U.S. Marshals Museum Board heard Tuesday (Dec. 8) several key changes and plans, including a new site layout for the planned museum, next steps in the fundraising…
by - December 8, 2015 4:05 pm
Officials with the Cherokee Nation are set to formally open the entire new $80 million Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland complex at a Thursday (Dec. 10) ribbon cutting. It’s the…
by - December 7, 2015 10:43 pm
Three Arkansas veterans who were present 74 years ago when Japanese planes bombed Pearl Harbor were honored at an event at the North Little Rock-based Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum commemorating…
