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A Spring Day at Lake Charles State Park
Springtime is the perfect season to explore Lake Charles State Park in Arkansas! With trails for every skill level, fresh blooms, and active wildlife, there’s something for everyone. Imagine stepping onto soft, shaded paths near Lake Charles the air fresh with spring blooms and the gentle sounds of birds singing.…
Mussels, Mysteries & River History at Jacksonport State Park!
If walls could talk, the historic 1872 Courthouse at Jacksonport State Park would have quite a story to tell! Once a booming 19th-century river town along the White River, Jacksonport was a steamboat stop, trade center, and even served as a Union supply base during the Civil War. Before railroads…
Small Town. Big Strength. Cave City Competes for “Strongest Town” in North America
Exciting news is spreading across Cave City. This resilient small town—known as the Home of the World’s Sweetest Watermelons—has been nominated as one of the contenders for the Strongest Town in North America in the 10th annual contest hosted by Strong Towns. The competition celebrates communities that are building stronger,…
Fairfield Bay Earns National Recognition in the Strongest Town Contest
Big news is coming out of Fairfield Bay. This scenic Ozark community overlooking Greers Ferry Lake has officially been nominated for the national Strongest Town Contest, placing it among just 16 communities across North America selected for the honor. The announcement was shared by 26-year-old Mayor Seth Connell, marking another…
Lyon College Chamber Choir, Symphonic Wind Ensemble to Host Concert March 8
Lyon College Chamber Choir, Symphonic Wind Ensemble to Host Concert March 8 BATESVILLE, Arkansas — The Lyon College Music department will present a concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8, in Sloan Auditorium of the Brown Fine Arts Building on the Batesville campus at 2300 Highland Rd., featuring performances by…
Ozark Gateway Regional Meeting: Celebrating Tourism in North Central Arkansas
The Ozark Gateway region is more than a name—it’s a collaborative tourism initiative connecting communities across north central Arkansas to promote the natural beauty, heritage, music, rivers, trails, and small-town experiences that define the Ozarks. By working together, counties and towns within the Ozark Gateway are strengthening regional tourism, encouraging…
Southern Rock Takes Over Salem!
Salem, get ready for a night of pure Southern rock energy! 🎸🎶 The legendary The Kentucky Headhunters are headed to the Fulton County Fairgrounds located at 124 Arena Lane, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest highlights of the Annual Fulton County Homecoming Festival. Formed in Kentucky…
A Newport Treasure Built on Family, History, and Care
Just a short drive off Highway 67 in Newport is a place that holds generations of stories and a deep respect for family traditions — Jackson’s Funeral Home and the E. Bob Jackson Memorial Museum of Funeral Service. What began in the 1940s as a family business has grown into…
A Weekend of Wine, Art & River Views: Calico Rock’s First Weekend Workshop
If you’ve been looking for a reason to escape to the river for a winter weekend, this is it. Calico Rock River View Inn is hosting its first-ever Weekend Workshop, February 13–15, and it’s shaping up to be the perfect blend of relaxation, good food, local art, and Arkansas-grown wine.…
Powhatan Historic State Park to host Valentine’s Day Trial by Jury
Powhatan Historic State Park to host Valentine’s Day Trial by Jury (POWHATAN, Ark.) – Powhatan Historic State Park will host a Valentine’s Day Trial by Jury on Saturday, February 14, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Join park staff and become the judge, part of the jury, a lawyer or…