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This Arkansas Town Is So Charmingly Odd You’ll Fall For It Before You Park The Car

A town of 67 people sounds like it should take about four minutes to see. Yet this one sits right where a river meets a lake, deep in the Ozark Mountains, and it has a way of making a quick stop stretch into an afternoon. The 2020 census counted fewer residents than a typical school bus can carry twice over, which makes every detail here easy to notice.

Carroll County, AR · 6d
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Arkansas Food Hall of Fame celebrating a decade of recognizing restaurants

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism is celebrating a decade of recognizing restaurants from across the state through the Arkansas Hall of Fame. The committee sorts through hundreds of nominations from all 75 counties across the state, recognizing five categories of excellence:...

Arkansas · 4d
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Study ranks Arkansas 3rd as most overweight and obese state

A recent study by WalletHub ranked Arkansas as the third most overweight and obese state in the nation, citing factors such as low vegetable intake and limited access to healthy food retailers.

Arkansas · 3d

Animal of Things

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Can You Hunt Bears in Arkansas This Fall? What AGFC Rules Require

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Yes, you can hunt black bears in Arkansas, but only in specific zones and only until a quota closes the season. Bear Hunting Season in Arkansas 2026 runs on a zone-by-zone schedule, and Zone 1 can shut down overnight once its harvest quota is met. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) sets every date, … This article, Can You Hunt Bears in Arkansas This Fall? What AGFC Rules Require , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Montana Requires a Bear ID Test and 48-Hour Reporting for Every 2026 Black Bear • Do Nonresidents Need a Guide to Hunt Brown Bear in Alaska? • South Carolina Has No Spring Bear Season, but October Zone Hunts Still Run Under Quotas

Arkansas · 4d

takingthekids.com

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Skip The Mall On Black Friday And Hike These 8 Arkansas Trails Instead

Black Friday does not have to start in a crowded parking lot before sunrise. Arkansas has a much better reason to set that early alarm. How about a waterfall hidden deep inside a cave? Bring a flashlight, because the payoff waits in the dark. Other trails lead to a sandstone...

Arkansas · 3d

KARK 4 News

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Don Doc talks creating Out The Mud Fest | Arkansas Soul Sessions

Don Doc, front man of the band Don Doc and The Devine, joined Arkansas Soul Sessions to talk more about the vision behind the Out The Mud Fest.

Arkansas · 3d

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Arkadelphia Angler Wins First Legacy Lunker Grand Prize Drawing

Justin Rogers hauled in the next-to-last Arkansas’s Legacy Lunker during the 2026 contest period, but that didn’t matter when it came to the winning draw for a $75,000 21-foot Xpress bass boat. Rogers possessed the winning cup with the key to the boat on Oct. 29 to come away with the grand prize after being one of 18 anglers to catch and donate lunkers to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Black Bass Program.

North Little Rock, AR · 5d

KATV

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Pie trophies return as Mosaic Templars honors sweet potato pie king Robert Say McIntosh

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Thanksgiving is nearly here, and in Little Rock, that means one thing: it’s almost time to talk sweet potato pie. For the last 12 years, the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center has hosted the “Say It Ain’t Says Sweet Potato Pie Contest,” a pie-loving tradition created to honor the legacy of Little Rock sweet potato pie king Robert Say McIntosh, who died in 2023.

Little Rock, AR · 3d

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2026 Faces of Arkansas: Southern Interiors, Face of Remodeling

Leaps of faith are never guaranteed to succeed, but Brian and Donna Hagewood have proven that hard work and the right team can make all the difference. At just 24 years old, Brian made the decision to start his own business, joined by his wife, Donna, and bringing their young family along for the ride. With Southern Interiors fast approaching three decades — and the next generation having joined the team — the Hagewoods have turned the business into a destination for all one’s home improvement and renovation needs.

Sherwood, AR · 4d

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2026 Faces of Arkansas: Stage 13 Foundation for the Performing Arts, Face of Theater Arts

Stage 13 began with 13 people who took a risk, deciding to walk away from their livelihoods rather than compromise their belief in what the performing arts could and should be. Led by co-executive directors Alyson Courtney and Warren McCullough, that ambitious group has built much more than a theater company — Stage 13 is a place where students have opportunities regardless of circumstance, artists can build successful careers, and a passionate team of board members, staff, teachers, actors and students help shape Arkansas’ identity and economic future.

Arkansas · 4d

KATV

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North Little Rock opens new pavilion celebrating Arkansas music legacy, and it hits right

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — North Little Rock is turning up the volume on Arkansas history with a new pavilion that puts the state’s music legacy front and center — and it’s already inspiring visitors to make a little music of their own. The ATG...

North Little Rock, AR · 5d

FOX 16 News

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Cat rescued from overpass in Little Rock finds forever home

A dramatic rescue on a Little Rock overpass ended in a second chance in finding a forever home for one cat.

Little Rock, AR · 3d

KTBS

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Celebrating the ArkLaTex: Burge's Hickory Smoked Turkeys & Hams

LOUISVILLE, Ark. - For travelers heading north into Arkansas along Highway 3 — whether bound for Petit Jean State Park, Mount Magazine, an Arkansas Razorbacks football game, or the town of Hope — a roadside staple has anchored the trip for more than six decades. Since 1962, Burge's...

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8 Arkansas Restaurants Between Arkadelphia And Hot Springs That Are Too Good To Miss In 2027

Sweet potato fries dusted with powdered sugar are waiting at the end of this drive. They come on a covered patio overlooking a lake, which feels like a pretty great reward for a short road trip. The road there is just as surprising. One stretch of Arkansas highway gives you...

Hot Springs, AR · 13d

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This Little Rock Grocery Store Fills Its Aisles With Ingredients From Around The World

Some grocery trips end with a bag of the usual. Others end with a shopping list that suddenly grows by ten items. On Rodney Parham Road in Little Rock, one store has a habit of causing the second kind of trip. Shoppers drive from an hour away to fill their...

Little Rock, AR · 6d

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Little Rock, Arkansas’s 9 Top Under-The-Radar Thrift Shops For Incredible Bargains

One thrift outlet in Little Rock sells its goods by the pound. Yes, you can weigh your bargains like produce at the grocery store. That’s only one twist in this city’s secondhand scene. There’s a church thrift store with five-dollar fill-a-bag clothing and surprise pop-up hours. There’s...

Little Rock, AR · 6d

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Weekend Entertainment Roundup for November 5, 2026

The Arkansas Cornbread Festival returns, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, centering on 14th and Main streets in Little Rock’s SoMa neighborhood, rain or shine. The cornbread competition pits home cooks and professional chefs vying for People’s Choice honors, based on tasters’ votes — you’ll need to buy a Tasting Ticket. Proceeds benefit Arkansas Foodbank and the festival itself. The festival also features live music, local vendors, a kids zone. arkansascornbreadfestival.com.

Little Rock, AR · 4d

KATV

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Maumelle food truck fest goes two days, serving up bites, beats and family fun

MAUMELLE, Ark. (KATV) — If your weekend plans could use a little extra flavor, Maumelle is serving up a big one: the city’s food truck festival is expanding to two days this year, bringing dozens of food trucks, live music and family-friendly activities to the Lake Willastein area.

Maumelle, AR · 5d

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Food Bites: In-N-Out, Maumelle Food Truck Festival & More

Arkansas’ food scene is always buzzing, and we’re here to keep you in the loop. Each week, we’ll serve up a quick roundup of what food bites are happening across the state. Have something delicious to share? Send it our way at press@aymag.com. The Maumelle Food Truck...

Arkansas · 6d

KNWA & FOX24

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Arkansas Food Hall of Fame celebrating a decade of recognizing restaurants

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism is celebrating a decade of recognizing restaurants from across the state through the Arkansas Hall of Fame.

Arkansas · 4d