“Connecting with Craft,” wool felting will be demonstrated by Leigh Abernathy at the Arkansas Craft Gallery, 10 to 5
Connecting with Craft, wool felting will be demonstrated by Leigh Abernathy at the Arkansas Craft Gallery Saturday Oct. 6 during the county-wide event, "Connecting with Craft," wool felting will be demonstrated by Leigh Abernathy at the Arkansas Craft Gallery, 10 to...
Plans for farm-to-table dinner announced
BATESVILLE -- Main Street Batesville has announced plans for its upcoming 2018 Farm-to-Table dinner, set for Oct. 13 at Barnett Farm, 75 Barbell Lane, Batesville. Proceeds from this event will benefit MSB and support its efforts. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will...
Inaugural triathlon deemed ‘success’
BATESVILLE -- The City of Batesville Parks and Recreation Department has announced the winners of its recent Inaugural Indoor Triathlon hosted at the Batesville Community Center. The triathlon consisted of a 200-yard swim, 6-mile bike, and 1 and ½ mile running...
Tiny town packs big flavor at popular eatery
IMBODEN -- Located in the northwest corner of Lawrence County, the tiny town of Imboden may hold less than 700 people, but visitors can find a restaurant with big taste at Casa Lopez Mexican Grill. Found at 1037 W. Third St., just look for the colorful building and...
Batesville prepares for The Darkness
BATESVILLE -- The masterminds and fear experts at Batesville’s The Darkness are working overtime to give brave visitors the scare of a lifetime. The Darkness exists within the cavernous, winding rooms of an old industrial complex at 570 Stadium Drive, on the dark...
How museum became ‘cornerstone’ for Calico Rock
CALICO ROCK -- A few years ago, the idea of a museum in Calico Rock was a foreign concept, let alone two museums that today make up the Calico Rock Museum System. It began with an idea to try to save crumbling buildings along the town’s historic Main Street....
Gateway Region announces TV partnership
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Ozark Gateway Region is expanding. The tourism organization has announced a partnership between KRBK FOX 5 and KOZL 27 TV in Springfield, Missouri, with an opportunity to reach wider audiences who might not know the beauty and fun that awaits...
TV show seeking unique collections from Arkansans
Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz will be returning to Arkansas, bringing "American Pickers" back to The Natural state in November. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the world of antique “picking” on the History channel. The show follows Mike and...
Museum to premiere aviation exhibit Saturday
BATESVILLE -- The Old Independence Regional Museum will officially open its newest exhibit, titled “Taking to the Sky” on Saturday, Sept. 22. A huge hang glider mounted high in the main gallery has been loaned and installed by resident Ross Jones. Large panels about...