by - August 2, 2022 5:57 pm
Consumers limited trips to restaurants during the second quarter of 2022, according to the NPD Group. Inflation and menu price increases led to a 2% dip in physical and online…
by - July 28, 2022 3:27 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors added some items to its budget goals for the coming year to include a focus on trails and parks, the 188th’s new mission, water…
by - July 28, 2022 3:11 pm
The leisure and hospitality sector in Northwest Arkansas continues to expand. Pinnacle Hills Promenade is getting its first aquarium as The Blue Zoo interactive petting zoo and aquatic entertainment venue…
by - July 28, 2022 8:14 am
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has announced $25,000 in grants for 10 historic properties and museums across the state. Funded by the 1/8th-cent conservation tax, the awards…
by - July 28, 2022 8:04 am
For nearly half a century, Cave City residents in Sharp County have claimed that the sweetest watermelons are grown in and around their hometown. Since 1980, they’ve invited the rest…
by - July 27, 2022 9:21 am
A rock climbing startup from the inaugural cohort of the University of Arkansas’ Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) has launched its first product line. Lacaida Ropes is a veteran and Latino-owned direct-to-consumer business…
by - July 19, 2022 8:01 pm
For years, an effort has been underway to build a museum to commemorate the sinking of the Sultana, a Civil War steamboat that sank April 27, 1865, in the choppy…
by - July 18, 2022 8:28 am
Johnson barbecue joint Wright’s Barbecue is expanding its brand of Texas-style brisket in Benton County. Restaurant entrepreneur Jordan Wright said the popular catering and food company will open a new restaurant in…
by - July 17, 2022 2:05 pm
The University of Arkansas selected fan engagement startup RevelXP as the school’s official hospitality partner in a multiyear deal. Financial terms were not disclosed in the UA announcement on June…
by - July 15, 2022 6:02 am
Christian H. Cutler will be the new Director of the Windgate Museum of Art at Hendrix College, beginning Monday, July 18, the school announced Thursday (July 14). The Windgate Museum…
by - July 12, 2022 8:25 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors approved an ordinance Tuesday (July 12) that rezoned the 12.12 acres that includes the former Fianna Hills Golf Club House to a planned zoning…
by - July 11, 2022 3:44 pm
The search for a new president and CEO of the Fort Smith-based U.S. Marshals Museum is “going well,” and the board hopes a new CEO will be named by end…
by - July 10, 2022 11:49 am
Fred Williams says any book about his life and career should be titled “Colors Outside The Lines.” The longtime marketing and advertising agency owner credits his business success to “being…
by - July 8, 2022 5:13 pm
Two ballot titles were turned in Friday (July 8) to the Arkansas Secretary of State’s (SOS) office. If certified, Arkansas voters will vote on two questions, with one related to…
by - July 7, 2022 4:04 pm
Arkansas’ leisure and hospitality sector continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic induced recession in 2020. Hospitality tax collections, tourism jobs and the state’s 2% tourism tax posted healthy gains…
by - July 6, 2022 4:17 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s call for a special legislative session starting Aug. 8 will focus on tax cuts and will not include a pay raise for teachers, the governor said on…
by - July 6, 2022 11:52 am
After 54 years, Bill and “Jody” Neumeier will on July 31 retire and close the nursery on the north side of Fort Smith that has provided generations in the region…
by - July 5, 2022 3:43 pm
The second annual Big Grass Bluegrass Festival will be held July 21-23, in downtown Paragould. The event is presented by the Collins Theatre Foundation with support from KASU, as well…
by - June 29, 2022 8:15 pm
The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) announced Wednesday (June 29) the promotions of Joy Barlogie to director of marketing, Diana Long to director of community engagement, and Stasha…
by - June 28, 2022 1:03 pm
With the Fourth of July holiday falling on Monday this year, more consumers say they plan to celebrate during the weekend, according to the National Retail Federation. Many will stay…
