Salt, Lime and Good Times: Your Guide to Tequila in Arkansas

Arkansas bars and restaurants are raising a glass this week in honor of the beloved and boozy National Tequila Day. Celebrated every July 24, this spirited holiday pays homage to one of Mexico’s most iconic exports.   Tequila, distilled from the blue agave …

Commentary: Nolan Richardson made basketball popular in Arkansas

Nolan Richardson knew the names and the hometowns when it was mentioned that the state of Arkansas has produced the largest number of NBA players per capita. There were nine born in Arkansas playing in the NBA last year, including Mike Conley, Bobby Portis …

Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter issues call for more foster families

The more-than-30-year-old nonprofit agency, the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter, has welcomed more than 13,000 children since its establishment, with a mission to be a safe haven for children who have experienced trauma. “And that is children from …

Arkansas Postcard Past: Slatington (Montgomery County) in 1912

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Slatington (Montgomery County), 1912: “A glimpse of our Christmas scenery.” The aftermath of an ice storm can be seen with a child posed amid the ice-covered trees. The …

Sales tax revenue up more than 4% in Northwest Arkansas cities

Sales tax revenue totaled more than $67.3 million for the first seven months of reports in 2025 for Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale, up 4.03% compared with the same period in 2024. Three of the four cities showed monthly gains in their …

Heavy Rain Provides Relief Amid Heat Wave in Southeast Arkansas

White County’s Ferren named Arkansas Governor’s Award winner at state 4-H O-Rama

Ellie Ferren of White County, center, is the 2025 recipient of the Arkansas 4-H Governor’s Award, the highest honor given by the youth development program. She received the honor on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by …

Entergy Arkansas helps customers save money and stay cool with Bill Toolkit

LITTLE ROCK — Although the heat of summer can increase electricity use and energy costs, Entergy Arkansas is committed to helping customers stay cool and save money throughout the hotter months with bill management tools and resources. The company’s online …

Arkansas Soybean College set for July 30

From disease identification to spray drones, the 2025 Arkansas Soybean College will cover every facet of soybean production for producers, consultants and industry professionals. The event, hosted every three years by the University of Arkansas System …

Megan Thee Stallion, Klay Thompson share golf date in Arkansas

The rap superstar said on social media she was in the area for business meetings. ROGERS, Ark. — Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion and NBA champion Klay Thompson were spotted in Rogers, Arkansas, this week playing a round of golf. Megan posted a …