Arkansas casinos will be opening back up on a limited basis on May 18. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced during the Thursday COVID-19 press conference that the three casinos in the state will be reopening with specific restrictions. According to Hutchinson, state officials and the casinos have been working to develop guidelines for resuming operations,…
Branson officials are reopening the city, in preparation for going back to business. The Branson Board of Aldermen voted on Monday, May 4 to remove all local restrictions specified by the Branson Municipal Code Chapter 58, which relates to social distancing and spread of diseases. These restrictions were reportedly more stringent than the…
The Outlets of Little Rock will begin reopening many of its stores, starting Friday, May 8. The first stores that are scheduled to reopen include the Nike Factory Store, Auntie Anne’s | Cinnabon, and Fragrance Outlet. These stores are expected to open Friday. On Saturday, American Eagle Factory is expected to reopen. …
Another month of social distancing is in the books, but we still need a little “space” as we come into this one. And stargazing in May starts out with a bang. This month features local astrophotography from Arkansan Tony Milligan. You can find more of his spectacular photos on his website, Captured in Time. …
Looking to bag something a little bigger than a deer? You might want to try hunting elk. Applications for hunting elk on Arkansas’ public land will open May 1. The deadline for applying for a permit is June 1. Only Arkansas residents with a Resident Sportsman Hunting License or a Lifetime Sportsman’s Permit…
McCain Mall and Park Plaza Mall announced their plans to reopen this Friday. However, Dillards will open its stores on Tuesday, May 5 at those malls and at Pinnacle Hills Plaza in Rogers. Gap Inc., the parent company of Old Navy, Gap and Banana Republic, expressed that it does not have plans to reopen…
By Joe David Rice Culinary enthusiasts find all sorts of especially notable goodies across Arkansas: apples, peaches, tomatoes, fried pies, barbecue, watermelon (both red- and yellow-meated), catfish and, of course, poultry. However, certain vocal foodies will claim the state’s signature dish is cheese dip — and they can present a convincing case. For…
By Dustin Jayroe Photos Courtesy of Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Division of Parks and Tourism As the summer quickly approaches, many Arkansans will (should) be making plans to enjoy the best of what our “Natural” state has to offer. From fishing to hiking to birdwatching, there is something out there for…
By Joe David Rice, Photos by Casey Crocker Editor’s note: Obviously, amid a pandemic, we know that making immediate travel arrangements falls counter to the state’s social distancing guidance. We want all of our readers to continue abiding by this directive so we can all do our part in flattening the curve of COVID-19…
Have you ever used census records to explore your genealogy? Arkansas family history enthusiasts “enjoy” the census because we learn so much about beloved ancestors. The 2020 Census now gives us a chance to pay it forward so that children and grandchildren may learn more about us someday. As of the second week of April,…
