by - December 7, 2016 1:40 pm
The Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock has selected Studio Gang of Chicago and New York City as the architect for its planned expansion and renovation, estimated to cost $46…
by - December 6, 2016 4:05 pm
More than 1,400 acres of land in Newton County and within the Buffalo River watershed will be placed in conservation thanks to the family of a doctor from Michigan who…
by - December 6, 2016 2:37 pm
The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program has announced its schedule for tours of historic properties across the state in 2017. In the “Walks Through History” tour, co-sponsored by the Arkansas Humanities…
by - December 2, 2016 3:01 pm
David Wright is confident parks, trails and fine cuisine will remain a priority and continue to build on the quality of life for residents and visitors to Bentonville and Bella…
by - December 1, 2016 5:26 pm
More research will be necessary to determine whether the waste storage ponds at C&H Hog Farms in Newton County have contaminated the groundwater and soil in the Buffalo River watershed….
by - December 1, 2016 4:12 pm
The Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) will offer nonstop American Airline flights to Washington, D.C., starting in April. The daily flights will depart XNA at 7 a.m. and arrive at…
by - December 1, 2016 4:02 pm
The State Review Board of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program will consider 13 Arkansas properties for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places when it meets on Dec. 7…
by - November 30, 2016 12:32 pm
The Jones Center for Families in January will begin the second phase of an extensive $5 million renovation plan intended to secure the multi-functional venue’s position as the cornerstone of…
by - November 29, 2016 6:55 pm
Jonesboro A&P Commission Chairman Thom Beasley died suddenly Tuesday (Nov. 29) at his home in Jonesboro. Beasley, 67, had been battling an undisclosed illness, Talk Business & Politics has learned….
by - November 29, 2016 6:55 pm
Jonesboro A&P Commission Chairman Thom Beasley died suddenly Tuesday (Nov. 29) at his home in Jonesboro. Beasley, 67, had been battling an undisclosed illness, Talk Business & Politics has learned….
by - November 28, 2016 4:05 pm
Tourism is the fastest growing industry in Arkansas, and the Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center will institute a program in Northeast Arkansas in 2017 to help small businesses…
by - November 28, 2016 12:27 pm
Louis Armstrong clutched a gun in his pocket as he left the stage following a set at the Silver Moon, a nightclub in Newport. The world famous jazz musician made…
by - November 22, 2016 8:12 am
Motorists in Arkansas should expect to see a lot of orange highway barrels and traffic strangleholds across the state as low gas prices spur many families to hit the roads…
by - November 21, 2016 10:19 am
Tourism-related tax collections were up in Springdale, Fayetteville and Bentonville in the first eight months of 2016, whereas Rogers saw a decrease that can be attributed to room closings and…
by - November 21, 2016 10:15 am
Congress will consider legislation that would require the Secretary of Commerce to assess and analyze outdoor recreation economic impacts nationwide. House bill 4665 (H.R. 4665) is now under consideration by…
by - November 17, 2016 5:48 pm
Arkansas State Parks is promoting the day after Thanksgiving as “Green Friday,” an opportunity to participate in outdoor activities, rather than shopping “Black Friday” sales. The organization is joining a…
by - November 17, 2016 6:59 am
When Ammi Tucker moved to Mississippi County almost 10 years ago tourism played an insignificant role in the local economy, and the same was true in many other Northeast Arkansas…
by - November 16, 2016 7:56 pm
Two cities and a private school will receive nearly $4 million to pay for the design of three projects in Northwest Arkansas downtowns. Springdale will receive $3.3 million and Siloam…
by - November 16, 2016 7:06 pm
The Arkansas World War I Centennial Commemoration Committee recently launched a website and is encouraging donations of historically significant items from the WWI time period to archival institutions, ahead of…
by - November 16, 2016 10:06 am
East Arkansas high school students have helped turn the Delta’s oral history into a published book, with the help of the University of Arkansas. “The Arkansas Delta Oral History Project:…
