A snail might not be fast but it won a very important race: becoming the first North American invertebrate to be delisted under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)- a milestone moment. Below are some facts about this unassuming but biologically…
Little Rock and North Little Rock’s Riverfest wraps up the month of May over Memorial Day Weekend: May 24-May 26. Riverfest is known for its wide variety of entertainment and this year is no different. Local and regional performers are…
Wondering what is in the works for this summer at DeGray Lake Resort State Park in Bismarck? The below news release sent by Park Interpreter Elizabeth Bittner outlines the programs available at the park starting this weekend! Memorial Day…
Just in time for Riverfest, the Mark Twain Riverboat will be up and running May 23. Currently it is docked on the north side of the Arkansas River, ready to ply the historic waters. An authentic stern wheeler, the boat…
As a motorcycle enthusiast, I’d spent weeks looking forward to attending the Wild Hog Festival in Helena-West Helena. However, my wonderful weather app indicated rain. It was then that my husband, Jay, reminded me that “there are Harley owners and…
Put on your dancing shoes, this Saturday, May 11 is the Rock, Rhythm, and Blues Fest in Leslie. The Buffalo River Blues Society is pulling the festival together to help raise funds for “Operation Kindness,” the Searcy County Humane Society.…
The City of Horseshoe Bend celebrates 50 years at its 27th annual Dogwood Days Festival on Saturday, May 11 with special guest Danielle Colby of American Pickers. Start the day off with a Kiwanis pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. at…
Historic downtown Helena is the site for the 3rd annual Arkansas Delta Rockabilly Festival on May 10-11. The festival is an opportunity to experience rockabilly at its best. On Friday, May 10, music starts at 3 p.m. with performances by…
(Marsha Ball and Paul Thorn perform on NPR’s eTown) The 2013 King Biscuit Blues Festival has just been announced and tickets are now available for purchase at www.KingBiscuitFestival.com. The festival takes place in historic downtown Helena on Oct. 10-12. Thursday,…
This Saturday, May 11, Arkansas communities will join communities across America to celebrate the importance of trains to their town during the sixth annual National Train Day. Here is a quick roundup of the interesting options taking place around the…