by - March 11, 2026 2:44 pm
Russellville-based Arkansas Tech University (ATU) is developing a new experiential outdoor learning and research opportunity near the Marion County seat of Yellville. ATU students in programs such as agriculture, fisheries…
by - March 10, 2026 8:28 pm
The Fort Smith metro economy is stable, with job growth seen in health care and tourism sectors, but relatively “weak” population growth restricts the size of the available regional workforce…
by - March 10, 2026 2:06 pm
The 11th Arkansas Roots Music Festival will be held April 11, at the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home: Historic Dyess Colony in Dyess. The event, hosted by singer/songwriter Erin Ederlin, will honor the…
by - March 10, 2026 12:54 pm
A fundraiser for a downtown Centerton building raised nearly $700,000 to halt its foreclosure. The building at 293 N. Main St. is home to The Ravington, a wedding and events venue….
by - March 10, 2026 6:30 am
Beverly Hills, Calif.-based Live Nation Entertainment said Tuesday (March 10) that it’s working with the Momentary to open a 46,327-square-foot music venue in Bentonville. Bentonville Ballroom will have a capacity…
by - March 9, 2026 6:15 pm
With a regional job numbers report, possible Parrot Island Waterpark slides and management changes, and a homeless ordinance discussion, Tuesday’s (March 10) study session of the Fort Smith Board of…
by - March 9, 2026 10:05 am
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Arkansas Health Care Association are partnering to expand access to creative aging programs at the association’s member facilities across the state. This…
by - March 7, 2026 10:53 am
Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. ‘HerStory’ at the Museum The Fort Smith Museum of History is hosting “History Alive HerStory” as part of Women’s History…
by - March 5, 2026 7:07 pm
The U.S. outdoor recreation economy accounted for 2.4% of the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, and 2.6% of the Arkansas GDP in 2024, according to a report posted…
by - March 5, 2026 6:14 pm
Experience Fayetteville, the city’s tourism marketing agency, and Downtown Fayetteville Coalition are working together to launch three new events that will take place this year in the Upper Ramble in…
by - March 4, 2026 3:32 pm
Springdale-based Tyson Foods and the University of Arkansas inked a five-year deal to sponsor all varsity sports played at the state’s flagship university. Terms of the deal designed to help…
by - March 4, 2026 12:38 pm
The downtown Fort Smith St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl will have a bit of thunder this year. Fort Smith natives Isaiah Joe and Jaylin Williams, members of the Oklahoma City…
by - March 3, 2026 10:36 pm
Fayetteville voters approved a $375.5 million bond issue for sewer plant and infrastructure upgrades, street and park improvements, and a new aquatic center, fire station and animal shelter. All nine items…
by - March 3, 2026 3:16 pm
The Randolph County Heritage Museum is set to unveil the new Ruth Ann Cox Agricultural and Rural Life Gallery on Saturday (March 7). Long-time museum supporter Don Cox donated more than $150,000…
by - March 2, 2026 4:49 pm
The Arkansas State University Heritage Sites is exploring the feasibility of establishing the Arkansas Delta as a National Heritage Area. Three upcoming meetings will be held to allow the community…
by - February 27, 2026 1:48 pm
Discover Fort Smith, the city’s tourism agency, will soon have an almost 60-foot tall LED (light-emitting diode) sign on the downtown Fort Smith building that houses its offices. The sign…
by - February 26, 2026 2:04 pm
Main Street Fort Smith is about to embark on a downtown small business incubator program that Amanda Hager says has worked in other communities and hopes will create a market-proven…
by - February 25, 2026 11:49 am
Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain was built for cyclocross races. The 228-acre venue also accommodates residents and visitors who want to hike, run or ride their bikes on the trails….
by - February 25, 2026 11:41 am
The University of Arkansas has established a partnership with Oak View Group to secure live event bookings at the 76,000-seat Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium and the 19,000-seat Bud Walton…
by - February 25, 2026 11:36 am
AM Group, a Fayetteville-based public relations and marketing agency, recently established an advisory board and began a three-year partnership with Experience Fayetteville, the city’s tourism marketing agency. Through the partnership…
