by - August 17, 2015 3:51 pm
Arkansas State Fair Unveils Headliner Concerts
The Arkansas State Fair has revealed its top musical acts for the annual fall event.
Tourism / Heritage
by - August 15, 2015 6:16 am
Johnny Cash Boyhood Home And Dyess Colony Attracts Thousands Worldwide
It has been one year since the official opening of the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home and the Dyess Colony, and officials say much more is in the works to build on the momentum.
by - August 14, 2015 6:56 am
UAFS Officials Hope New Windgate Facility Will Nurture ‘Creative Class’
Come Monday (Aug. 17), the newest building on the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith campus is estimated to welcome up to 400 students and wholly change how the university…
by - August 14, 2015 6:53 am
International Artists Named For Downtown Fort Smith Murals Festival
The Unexpected Project on Thursday (Aug. 13) announced eight popular international urban and street artists for the line up of the inaugural Festival of Murals set for Sept. 3-12 in…
by - August 13, 2015 6:21 am
Campaign To Raise Funds To Support Home Where Little Rock Nine Coordinated
Michael Hibblen with our content partner, KUAR FM 89 News, reports: The foundation that oversees the house where the Little Rock Nine coordinated efforts to integrate Central High School in…
by - August 13, 2015 6:06 am
Zip Line Safety Overseen By Labor Department Inspectors In Arkansas
Jordan Bontke with content partner KATV Ch. 7 reports: In June, a 12-year-old girl in North Carolina was killed when she fell from a zip line because her harness failed…
by - August 13, 2015 5:58 am
Going To The Dogs: Barkansas Photo Contest Going Now
Arkansas loves dogs and dogs love Arkansas. In fact, The Natural State is the number one state for dog ownership in the U.S., according to the American Veterinary Medical Association….
by - August 11, 2015 6:47 pm
Walton Family Helps NWACC Expand Culinary Program With $15 Million Grant
The NorthWest Arkansas Community College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management program (CAHM) got a shot in the arm from the Walton Family Foundation that will infuse more than $15 million…
by - August 10, 2015 7:10 am
Gov. Hutchinson Touts The Delta Heritage Trail
Gov. Asa Hutchinson recalls his recent trip to Arkansas City and touts the Delta Heritage Trail that is attracting visitors to Southeast Arkansas.
by - August 6, 2015 8:22 am
A Cheery Future For The Grim Hotel
A historic hotel in Texarkana is set to get a new life as part of a revitalized downtown effort.
by - August 5, 2015 8:01 am
U.S. Travel Report Points To Positives For Lodging Industry
The most recent U.S. Travel Outlook report indicated higher occupancy rates and growing demand from travelers.
by - August 3, 2015 1:22 pm
Alan Hughes: Expansion Of Overtime Will Benefit 50,000 Arkansans
Editor’s note: The author of this guest commentary, Alan Hughes, is the President of the Arkansas AFL-CIO, the largest organized union in Arkansas. The Department of Labor has taken an…
by - August 3, 2015 1:21 pm
Randy Zook: Proposed Federal Overtime Rule Is Divorced from Reality
Editor’s note: Randy Zook, author of this guest commentary, is the President & CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas. Instead of pro-growth policies that lift…
by - August 2, 2015 8:07 am
New CJRW CEO Says Expect More Change
New CJRW CEO Darin Gray outlines what he sees as major challenges and opportunities for his firm and the world of advertising.
by - July 29, 2015 5:35 pm
Four Questions With Matt Crafton, Rogers Cycling Festival
The inaugural Rogers Cycling Fest is this weekend. The two-day event combines some previously unrelated races. Talk Business & Politics‘ Kerri Jackson Case asked Event Chair Matt Crafton about the…
by - July 29, 2015 4:21 pm
Planing Commission Votes ‘No’ For Businesses On Cabot Golf Course
Jordan Bontke with content partner KATV reports: A request to use part of a Cabot golf course for commercial businesses was denied in a vote Tuesday by the city’s planning…
by - July 28, 2015 2:28 pm
Big Bass Bonanza Brings Big Bucks
After delays because of dangerously high river levels in June, the Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza is ready to snag some fishermen this weekend. It’s the largest amateur big bass tournament in the state.
by - July 27, 2015 8:56 am
Three Arkansas BBQ Joints Make Garden & Gun Bucket List
Southern lifestyle magazine Garden & Gun recently included three Arkansas Bar-B-Q joints on its Bucket List of 50 places to enjoy while you can. Craig’s Bar-B-Q Devalls Bluff Established: 1947…
by - July 27, 2015 6:25 am
Kate Quinlan-Laird: The Economic Benefits Of The Arts
Editor’s note: Kate Quinlan-Laird, the author of this guest commentary, is the Executive Director of ACANSA Arts Festival. She can be reached by email at [email protected]. Civic leaders increasingly recognize…
by - July 26, 2015 12:09 am
This Saucy Lady Is Serving Up A Taste Of Tuscany In Arkansas
Several years ago, I was having a bad week. It wasn’t anything particularly tragic. In fact, I can’t even remember the details now. What I do remember is a jar…