by - March 3, 2021 4:12 pm
From hunting to fishing to hiking and cycling, outdoor recreation is a big part of Arkansas, and that makes it an important part of the state’s tourism mix. Over the…
by - March 2, 2021 2:10 pm
Arkansas Tourism Director Travis Napper said during the State of the Industry opening session of the Governor’s Conference on Tourism Tuesday (March 2) that though tourism was hit hard by…
by - February 25, 2021 2:45 pm
Less than 60 days into his job as the new executive director of the Fort Smith A&P, Tim Jacobsen is optimistic about the future of the tourism industry in the…
by - February 25, 2021 1:05 pm
Sen. Dave Wallace, R-Leachville, is carrying a load of legislation this session. Two areas where he is leading efforts involve expanded pharmacy services and tax reform. In an interview with…
by - February 23, 2021 4:16 am
Arkansas Heritage announced the winners for the 2021 class of the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame on Monday (Feb. 22). The Arkansas Food Hall of Fame was launched by Arkansas…
by - February 15, 2021 10:06 am
The Arkansas Arts Council has partnered with Mid-America Arts Alliance to bring free, professional development workshops to Arkansas artists ages 18 and older. Registrations are now open. Artist INC Express…
by - February 15, 2021 9:17 am
Due partly to the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Arkansas athletic department reported a double-digit decline in revenue for the 2019-20 fiscal year. Still, the department came within $500,000 of…
by - February 14, 2021 3:50 pm
Tom Caldarera Jr., the popular restaurant owner and community leader who, along with his family, likely catered thousands of weddings, reunions, wakes and community events in the Fort Smith area,…
by - February 13, 2021 9:04 am
The Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of Arkansas Heritage, will honor eight Arkansas artists during a virtual ceremony at 7 p.m. on March 19 on Facebook Live and the council’s…
by - February 10, 2021 1:33 pm
Since taking office for his first term as mayor in 2019, Joe Hurst has had to deal with record flooding of the Arkansas River and a year-long national pandemic. But…
by - February 8, 2021 6:22 pm
Bridge Street LIVE!, a series of free public concerts on Thursdays in June, will inaugurate the new Bridge Street Entertainment District in downtown Hot Springs, a tourism group announced Sunday…
by - February 8, 2021 11:05 am
Arkansas’ wine industry has two new wine grape varieties. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is offering new commercial options that are adapted for growing in Arkansas vineyards….
by - February 4, 2021 1:23 pm
The city of Fayetteville is the first U.S. city to be named a Bike City by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), a world governing body of cycling, according to a…
by - February 3, 2021 5:13 pm
Serving alcohol on Christmas Day in Arkansas was voted down in committee on Wednesday (Feb. 3), but allowing alcohol deliveries and creating entertainment districts in dry counties passed. HB 1341…
by - February 3, 2021 11:28 am
An agreement to keep Arkansas Razorback football games at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock includes a long-awaited matchup with Arkansas State University in 2025, and two games with the…
by - February 3, 2021 11:01 am
An ordinance amending the city’s unified development ordinance (UDO) to include a form based code that will replace the existing zoning districts in the majority of the city’s Central Business…
by - February 2, 2021 8:30 pm
At its regular board meeting Tuesday (Feb. 2), the Fort Smith Board of Directors tabled for 90 days a decision on whether to allow alternative use for a portion of…
by - January 31, 2021 1:13 pm
Economist Mervin Jebaraj says sales tax collections during the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic indicate a spike in liquor store sales, while bar revenue plummeted. Analyzing state and local data,…
by - January 30, 2021 11:48 am
Steve Stephens, a golden-throated voice talent who made the transition from radio to TV in the 1950’s, has passed away at the age of 90. Stephens was a pioneer in…
by - January 29, 2021 3:27 pm
The COVID-19 global pandemic has been felt around the world. According to Catherine Mann, global economist at Citi Research, the rate of recovery is mixed. She spoke virtually at the…
