by - October 11, 2023 11:09 am
The Fort Smith Board of Directors has approved an ordinance appropriating funds that will allow the city to purchase property owned by ACME Brick Co. for a city park. It’s…
by - October 9, 2023 6:22 pm
Three establishments are joining forces to present a new bar and restaurant to downtown Fort Smith. Taliano’s, Bike Rack Brewing Co. and Vinnie’s Pies have agreed to collaborate to offer…
by - October 9, 2023 1:48 pm
A Kansas hospitality management company is investing in multiple new hotel projects in Benton County. In May, Wichita-based TGC Group paid Sitton Group LLC $737,500 for a 1.34-acre lot on…
by - October 9, 2023 8:21 am
Earlier this year, 76-year-old restaurant landmark AQ Chicken House —whose patrons included U.S. presidents — served its final meal in Springdale at 1207 N. Thompson St. (U.S. Highway 71). Or…
by - October 5, 2023 2:33 pm
Fort Smith may soon be the new owner of the ACME Brick property. The city and the ACME owners have come to an agreement on the sale of the old…
by - October 5, 2023 8:00 am
Recreational kayak manufacturer Eddyline Kayaks is moving its corporate address from Washington to Northwest Arkansas. The move to downtown Siloam Springs will be completed before the end of the year. “At…
by - October 1, 2023 8:47 am
One of Northwest Arkansas’ newest tourist draws is just across the border in Oklahoma. But there’s no denying that The Waters of Oklahoma and Arkansas (WOKA) Whitewater Park’s ripple effects…
by - September 30, 2023 7:19 pm
Ashleigh Bachert likes the Arkansas River. It’s a “phenomenal” tourism asset to build on, she says. The new executive director of Fort Smith Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) also is…
by - September 27, 2023 4:30 pm
The Hotel Hot Springs announced Wednesday (Sept. 27) plans to reopen two iconic Arkansas restaurants, the Satellite Cafe and Coy’s Steakhouse. Coy’s Steakhouse will be reconstructed in a 4,500-square foot…
by - September 25, 2023 5:45 pm
When Kelly Grooms drove past the Downtown Playhouse in Pocahontas one night a few weeks ago he noticed several cars in the parking lot. The cast and set design crew…
by - September 25, 2023 1:56 pm
The 43rd annual Arkansas Scottish Festival and Scotsfest are slated to be held Oct. 27-29 on the Lyon College campus in Batesville. The Arkansas Scottish Festival began in 1979 as…
by - September 21, 2023 8:04 pm
The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) will not donate Deer Trails Golf Course to the City of Fort Smith because they fear the golf course will be sold and used…
by - September 21, 2023 1:42 pm
The National Cold War Center (NCWC) will host its first annual Cold War Party on November 4. Previously called The National Cold War Center Gala, the Cold War Party is…
by - September 19, 2023 4:53 pm
The Arkansas Attorney General’s office has committed to a $250,000 grant to the U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith, the USMM Foundation announced Tuesday (Sept. 19). The money brings the…
by - September 19, 2023 2:44 pm
Speaking to hospitality leaders from across the state, Gov. Sarah Sanders reiterated her goal of doubling the state’s tourism industry over the next decade. Sanders spoke to the Arkansas Hospitality…
by - September 18, 2023 4:08 pm
Arkansas’ tourism industry continues to show robust gains in the first half of 2023 even when compared to a record-setting 2022. The sector posted record employment of 131,800 in May,…
by - September 13, 2023 12:11 pm
One of Northeast Arkansas’ iconic festivals, Beatles at the Ridge, is slated for Saturday (Sept. 16) in Walnut Ridge. Live music, food and vendors, children’s attractions, a car show, and…
by - September 12, 2023 11:29 am
The Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie announced Tuesday (Sept. 12) four inductees into this year’s Arkansas Waterfowler Hall of Fame. An induction ceremony will honor these individuals on May…
by - September 12, 2023 9:53 am
The city of Siloam Springs and Oklahoma-based utility Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) have announced the anticipated opening of WOKA Whitewater Park this weekend. Operating hours are noon to 8…
by - September 4, 2023 6:25 am
Phil Shellhammer wants to develop a statewide hub of outdoor recreation companies. The entrepreneur and former retail executive is focused on that goal as the leader of the Greenhouse Outdoor…
