March Edition of ‘Discover Arkansas’ Now Online

The March edition of “Discover Arkansas” is now available at www.arkansas.com/discover-arkansas. Published by Arkansas Tourism, the monthly digital publication highlights events, activities and trip ideas in The Natural State. You have one-of-a-kind interests. Arkansas has one-of-a-kind offerings. … [Read more...]

UCA in Conway Annual Day of Giving March 11

UCA's annual Day of Giving, Thursday, March 11, 2021. Entities across campus raise funds that impact students, campus community, and a wider Central Arkansas community.As we are all coming out of the pandemic, your support is important to secure the future of arts in eduction for students in … [Read more...]

Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View Schedules Opening Day April 16

After experiencing a delayed opening in 2020, the Ozark Folk Center State Park announced it will open during the Arkansas Folk Festival on April 16th and 17th within current Arkansas Department of Health guidelines. The state park’s 20 shops in the Craft Village, Gift Shop, and gardens will open … [Read more...]

Entries for the Annual National Juried Exhibition by The Batesville Area Arts Council

The Batesville Area Arts Council is currently seeking entries for the 9th Annual National Juried Exhibition. This year's juror is Landon Perkins, an interdisciplinary artist from Tallahassee, FL and a Preparator at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. The deadline to submit entries … [Read more...]

Jonathan Abbott Honored with the Spirit of Independence County Award

Jonathan Abbott Supervisor of City of Batesville Landscaping was honored with the Spirit of Independence County Award. In January, the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce honored amazing individuals with a surprise, on behalf of community sponsors, to say thank you for their impact within our … [Read more...]

Large-Scale COVID Vaccination Clinic in Searcy for March 2, 2021

SEARCY, AR., – March 1, 2021 –The Large Scale Vaccination Clinic will be held on Tuesday, March 2nd from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Fellowship Bible Church’s new location 1009 E. Beebe Capps Expressway in Searcy. Arkansans ages 65 and older who have not yet received their first dose of the vaccine are … [Read more...]

Arkansas State Parks Announce Return to Regular Hours for Park Visitor Centers

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) – Due to the health emergency brought on by COVID-19, many facilities at Arkansas State Parks have had reduced hours and limited occupancy for the past year. Beginning Monday, March 1, 2021, park visitor centers and museums will again have regular hours for … [Read more...]

Spring Ozark Folk School Scheduled in Mountain View

Mountain View - Connect with the artisan inside yourself in the creative space of the Ozark Folk Center State Park in beautiful Mountain View, Arkansas. While craft classes are taught year-around, we dedicate a special week for the creative focus of Spring Ozark Folk School.  Held this year … [Read more...]

One year of COVID-19: Americans continue stepping up to address urgent needs

ST. LOUIS — One year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, people have stepped up to address the emotional needs of families reeling from the coronavirus and 2020’s record-breaking disasters. For nearly 80 years, U.S. presidents have proclaimed March as Red Cross Month to … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman Boozman: Follow Arkansas’s Example to Safely Reopen Schools

 U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) urged returning students to in-person classroom instruction nationwide and highlighted the success of Arkansas as an effective model of how it can be done safely. “Arkansas is setting the example. The Natural State can be proud of the teachers, … [Read more...]