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Stoby’s Inducted into Arkansas Food Hall of Fame

Stoby’s Restaurant, where homestyle cooking and innovative dishes blend together in one place, is one of nine finalists for the 2026 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. Calling both Conway and Russellville home, the Conway location was listed as one of the potential winners, announced at the Arkansas Hospitality Association’s Stars of the Industry awards gala on Oct.15 by Marty Ryall, director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage.

Conway, AR · 11d

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10 Arkansas Grocery Stores Where Families Can Stock Up And Save Big

A grocery receipt can be surprisingly painful these days. You buy what feels like a normal week’s worth of food, and somehow the total looks like you hosted a family reunion. Sound familiar? Arkansas has country markets and discount stores that offer another way to fill the pantry. Bulk...

Arkansas · 22d

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First Annual Arkansas Apple Butter Festival A Big Success

A year-round farmers’ market located on Petit Jean Mountain sponsored the first annual Arkansas Apple Butter Festival Saturday and organizers called it a great success with an estimated attendance of over 3,000 people. With live music and 52 vendors, apple butter was only one attraction but it proved worthy with the total supply sold out by 11:30 am.

Arkansas · 11d

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8 Arkansas Fabric Shops That Are Surprisingly Affordable For Crafters

One Arkansas quilt shop shares its country property with a log house built in the early 1800s. It opens just two days a week, so a visit feels a bit like catching a rare comet. That shop is only one stop on this list. Another small-town store keeps quality fabric...

Arkansas · 10d

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Lake Maumelle’s low water disrupts fishing trips; no restrictions in place

ROLAND, Ark. (KATV) — Lake Maumelle is about 12 feet below normal, limiting access for fishing boats, but Central Arkansas Water said its drinking-water supply does not currently require water restrictions. Eric Watts, owner and operator of Natural State Fishing Guide Service, said he hasn’t taken a customer onto...

Little Rock, AR · 11d

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Winter Jam 2027 Christian music event set for Simmons Bank Arena on Jan. 31

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with Simmons Bank Arena said they will host Christian music’s largest annual tour on Jan. 31, 2027. The tour will feature performances by artists including Crowder, Anne Wilson, Andy Mineo, Strings & Heart, Terrian, Red and Newsong, along with speaker Zane Black. Fans can arrive early for the Pre-Jam Party, featuring Natural State, CJ Emulous and Mary-Clair, officials said.

North Little Rock, AR · 10d

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Arkansas author Rachel Junior debuts kids book starring Crater of Diamonds State Park

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — A little bedtime reading is taking an Arkansas-sized adventure, thanks to South Arkansas author Rachel Junior and her newly released debut children’s book series. Rachel Junior has released Bedtime Stories with Marci, a children’s book that prominently features an Arkansas staple: Crater of...

Arkansas · 10d

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This Arkansas Seafood Joint Stacks Crispy Catfish On The Table That Locals Love

Somebody here buys more Tootsie Pops than anyone else in Arkansas. That fact alone made me lean in. But the candy is just dessert’s little encore. The real show starts before your entree lands. Hushpuppies about the size of a shooter marble arrive at the table, along with slaw, green tomato relish, and pickles.

Alma, AR · 16d

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7 Arkansas Country Markets Worth Visiting Before Thanksgiving Dinner Prep Begins

An apple called the Arkansas Black dates back to the late 1800s, and one market on this list still sells it. Honestly, the name alone makes me want to bake a pie. Another stop sells bread made with wheat stone-ground at a historic mill in the state. That same shop carries more than 80 spices and seasonings.

Arkansas · 11d

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AGFC: Giant Salvinia identified in Millwood Lake tributary

INFESTED CREEK — Giant Salvinia can double in size in less than a week, choking out native vegetation and making access impossible for boats and fish. AGFC photo. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers crews worked tirelessly all weekend responding to the discovery of the invasive aquatic plant giant salvinia near the White Cliffs Public Use Area on the Little River, a major tributary entering Millwood Lake.

Arkansas · 10d

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New 13.5-Mile Trail Links Little Rock to Lake Maumelle, Pinnacle Mountain

A sprawling new trail system has opened on the south side of Lake Maumelle, giving hikers and bicyclists a continuous route from downtown Little Rock out to the water and up into the hills surrounding Pinnacle Mountain. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the opening of 13.5 miles of new natural-surface trails connecting Blue Mountain, Rattlesnake Ridge and Pinnacle Mountain.

Little Rock, AR · 12d

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A Divine Comedy: ‘Sister Act’ Coming to the Stage in Cabot

Community Theatre of Cabot is getting into the habit this November with its upcoming production of the feel-good musical comedy “Sister Act.”. The production will run Nov. 6-8 and Nov. 13-15 at Community Theatre of Cabot. Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 7 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Cabot, AR · 11d

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GloWILD returns to Little Rock Zoo with glowing displays starting October 29

GloWILD is returning to the Little Rock Zoo with nearly 50 nights of glowing displays, seasonal treats and family-friendly activities, starting October 29. This year’s event runs through January 3, 2027, featuring three themed areas: Animals, Flowers and Winter Wonderland. The popular s’mores area is also returning. The...

Little Rock, AR · 10d

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This Arkansas Restaurant Sits Right On A River And Makes Dinner Feel Like A Scenic Retreat

Some dinner tables come with a window. This one comes with a whole river sliding past it, plus peacocks across the road and planes touching down nearby. In the Lakeview area of northern Arkansas, a rustic dining room sits right over the water and turns an ordinary weekend meal into a small getaway.

Arkansas · 14d

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Sid Vicious Added To Arkansas Walk Of Fame As 2026 Inductee

Sid Vicious has been honored by the state of Arkansas, being added to the Arkansas Walk of Fame over the weekend. The Sentinel-Record reported on Sunday morning that Sid, real name Sid Eudy, was one of the inductees for the Walk of Fame in 2026. The ceremony took place on...

Arkansas · 12d

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Illustrator Gustav Carlson to show & tell about Arkansas cryptids Oct 28th in Benton

The Saline County Library will host “Legends of the Arkansas Backwoods” on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, featuring local comic book author and illustrator Gustav Carlson. The evening program invites community members to explore state folklore, cryptid lore, and live illustration at the Benton Branch. Read more below. The...

Benton, AR · 11d

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Southlake Trail System Opens, Connecting Pinnacle Mountain, Rattlesnake Ridge and Blue Mountain

New 13.5-mile trail expansion advances the Maumelle Pinnacles Conservation Area project, while new concessions bring food services and youth education to Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Estimated reading time: 11 minutes. Central Arkansas has a major new addition to its growing trail network with the opening of 13.5 miles of natural-surface...

Arkansas · 11d

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Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Celebrates Maumelle Pinnacles Conservation Area Milestone with New Trail Connections

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT), in partnership with Central Arkansas Water (CAW), proudly announced a major milestone in the Maumelle Pinnacles Conservation Area (MPCA) plan with the opening of new trail connections within the area. The announcement also includes the addition of two new concessionaires operating within the opportunity zone around Pinnacle Mountain State Park. The event took place at the park and included Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders along with Blake Weindorf, chief operating officer of CAW, marking significant progress toward the long-term vision outlined in the MPCA master plan.

Arkansas · 11d

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Pull Off The Highway For These 8 Arkansas Gas Station Kitchens Serving Real Plate Lunches

Some of the best lunches in Arkansas come with a side of unleaded. All over the state, gas stations and truck stops run busy kitchens that turn out pork chops, fried catfish, turkey and dressing, and meatloaf with real sides. These are not sad hot dogs spinning on rollers. They...

Arkansas · 12d

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