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White River FanCon Brings Movies, Anime, and Celebrity Guests to Batesville This Weekend
Fans of movies, television, anime, comics, and gaming are invited to Batesville’s premier fan experience this weekend as White River FanCon Batesville returns for two full days of entertainment. The event takes place Saturday and Sunday, February 21 and 22, at the Batesville Community Center, 1420 20th Street. Attendees...
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"Some Pig" comes to Paragould; 'Charlotte’s Web' arrives at The Collins Theatre
One of the most beloved stories in children’s literature is spinning its way onto the stage in Northeast Arkansas. The Historic Collins Theatre will host a three-day run of "Charlotte’s Web." The stage adaptation brings to life E.B. White’s heartwarming tale of Wilbur, a young pig facing an...
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LISTEN: Actor Ricky Dean Logan talks White River Fan Con, coming this weekend
The third annual White River Fan Con returns to Batesville from Feb. 20 through Feb. 22 at the Batesville Community Center, 1420 20th St., offering three days of comics, gaming, cosplay, panel discussions, workshops, and celebrity appearances, while raising money for the Independence County Library. The convention’s film guest of...
The Commercial Appeal
What is the best new Memphis restaurant? See who won our reader poll
More than 50 new restaurants opened in the Memphis area in 2025 — and you resoundingly told us your favorite. Social Desiii Indian Cuisine & Bar in Collierville took the top spot in The Commercial Appeal's online poll to determine the best new restaurant in the Memphis area. Owner Nick Sadal purchased the space in early 2025, which was then home to another Indian restaurant, Amrutha Vilas. Slowly but surely, he “upgraded and rebranded” the place, drastically changing the recipes, layout and décor to make it his own. The menu has been entirely reworked at Social Desiii, and encompasses a range of cuisines from across India. There are Northern dishes like Butter Chicken and Chole Batura (chickpea curry with a deep-fried flatbread), as well as Southern items like Dosas (Indian crepes) and Idly (rice and lentil cakes), well liked as a street food. But that's only the beginning. It’s hard to pick a favorite from a country more diverse in cuisine than many realize. “I don’t have a personal favorite, it really depends on my mood and how I feel,” Sadal said. “Indian food can act like human emotions — what are you in the mood for right now, you
WREG
Development with restaurant planned at former Houston’s site in East Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A “mixed-use destination” with a new restaurant is planned for a prominent East Memphis corner that was home to the recently demolished Houston’s restaurant. Gill Properties and Horn Ventures announced plans Tuesday for the spaces at 4990 and 5000 Poplar. The former restaurant has been removed, and an adjacent First Horizon bank […]
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Memphis-Favorite Bakery Making Progress on New Location
Exciting progress is happening at one of Memphis’s most hotly anticipated dining establishments. Construction is underway at Hive Bagel & Deli’s second location, making both ownership and future diners optimistic for an early summer opening. Hive has been steadily accumulating permits for its upcoming 585 Ering Drive storefront....
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KASU to Feature Photography Exhibit for Black History Month
JONESBORO – KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, presents “We Shall Overcome,” a photo exhibit honoring the history of Civil Rights Trail sites through the lens of renowned photographer Art Meripol and celebrating Black History Month. The event will begin at 5:30...
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Jack’s Family Restaurant Bringing Southern Charm to New Memphis Storefront
Jack’s Family Restaurant, a concept that has been serving smiles and filling stomachs for over 65 years, is making its way to the Austin Peay Highway. The Southern comfort staple is continuing its long legacy of satisfying hungry customers at a new Memphis home, set to open later this year.
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People Are Driving Across Arkansas For The Steaks At This No-Frills Restaurant
The parking lot was already full when I pulled in, and the smell of sizzling beef hit me before I even opened my car door. That was my first clue this place was something special. From the outside, it looks like the kind of restaurant you might drive past without...
WREG
Pancho’s Mexican restaurant sign saved following demolition
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — The legendary Pancho’s Mexican restaurant sign has a new home. According to organizers with The Broadway & Missouri Streets Merchants’ Association (BAM West Memphis), city leaders worked together to save the historic sign following last week’s demolition. Now, to keep the memory...
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Holy Grounds Coffee House receives Arkansas Delta Byways Hospitality Award
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Forrest City-based coffee shop received the Hospitality Award during this year’s Arkansas Delta Byways Awards banquet. The ceremony was held Friday at the Cooper Alumni Center on the campus of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Holy Grounds Community Coffee House was started in January...
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This Arkansas Buffet Is Worth Planning A Trip Around, Locals Say
I didn’t think a buffet would slow me down, but that’s exactly what happened. I pulled into downtown Jonesboro planning to eat and keep moving. Then I walked into Chef’s In Downtown Cafe, grabbed a tray, and realized nobody here was in a hurry. The line moved, but it moved with purpose.
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Glowing dinosaurs, Broadway roots and 800 wide-eyed kids: Lightwire Theater brings Dino-Light to The Sheid
Nearly 800 students from four school districts packed into The Sheid on Monday morning, the house lights went dark, and a glowing dinosaur came to life on stage. Lightwire Theater’s Dino-Light, the first installment of a revived Performing Arts Family Series at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, drew close to 500 people to a Sunday evening public performance and brought busloads of children from area schools to a special Monday matinee.
The Commercial Appeal
Beloved Memphis seafood restaurant to permanently close after 28 years
Beloved Memphis seafood restaurant Tsunami will permanently close, according to a social media post by owner and executive chef Ben Smith. Since it first opened its doors in 1998 at 928 S. Cooper St., Tsunami has been a staple of the Cooper-Young neighborhood, but according to Smith, that hasn't protected it from the same woes affecting much of the industry — rising costs and a gradual decrease in business. "After much deep introspection... I've decided to close the restaurant permanently," Smith said in a video message on social media. "While there were a thousand small reasons behind this decision, the overriding reason was just that I simply can't afford to do this anymore." MEMPHIS RESTAURANT CLOSURES: These Memphis restaurants permanently closed in 2025. See the list Tsunami's final day in business will be Saturday, Feb. 21. Smith is often credited with changing the Memphis restaurant landscape when it comes to seafood. He was the first in Memphis is open a restaurant featuring fish from across the globe. Over the years, Tsunami earned a reputation for its fish-forward menu featuring an ever-changing selection of seafood shipped in fresh daily from across the world. Smith was also one of the first chefs
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New Italian Restaurant from Seasoned Vets Headed to Germantown
A pair of top Memphis chefs are nearing the opening of a new location for one of their restaurants. Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman will be opening a Germantown installation of their Italian concept, Josephine Estelle, early this year, reports Commercial Appeal. The restaurant initially launched in New Orleans in...
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9th Annual Mardi Gras Party & Parade hits downtown Jonesboro on Valentine’s Day
Jonesboro, AR – JonesboroRightNow.com – The purple, green, and gold are coming back to downtown Jonesboro, but this year, they are sharing the calendar with a little red and pink. Kim and Perry’s 9th Annual Mardi Gras Party & Parade is set to return Feb. 14, bringing a...
WREG
Tsunami announces permanent closure, leaving customers shocked
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis restaurant staple for decades is closing its doors for good, a decision that’s leaving many customers shocked and heartbroken. Tsunami has been part of the Cooper-Young neighborhood for 28 years. WREG’s Katelyn Barker spoke to customers who say this a huge loss for the neighborhood. “It’s an institution,” said […]
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Why This Tennessee Restaurant’s Fried Catfish Remains A Favorite In 2026
Some dishes earn loyalty by doing the basics exceptionally well, year after year. Fried catfish has that power, and few places in Tennessee understand it better than Soul Fish Cafe. The kitchen focuses on balance rather than flash, turning out fillets that arrive crisp, hot, and consistently satisfying. Regulars return...
WREG
Pancho’s Mexican restaurant in West Memphis demolished
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Pancho’s Mexican restaurant, a West Memphis landmark for decades, is being demolished. The original location opened in 1956 and closed in late 2021, after briefly reopening following the pandemic. At one time, there were several Pancho’s locations throughout the Memphis area, but the restaurant’s Broadway location was the last. Their signature […]
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Why Arkansas Locals Are Willing To Drive Hours For This Seafood Shack
When the scent of salt and fried shrimp fills the air, you know a plate of crispy catfish is not far away. The first seafood shack that comes to mind whenever that happens?. Seafood Shack in Marion, of course. It’s so irresistible that locals are willing to drive for hours just to get a taste.