A local historian shares the stories behind two of the area’s landmarks and how they’ve shaped Northeast Arkansas
Johnny Cash Boyhood Home in Dyess
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Discover the Lower Delta
Small businesses such as Delta Dirt Distillery sow seeds of growth across this rural region
Ice cream shop Cherry on Top is a recent addition to downtown Helena.
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Discover Northwest Arkansas
The northwest corner of The Natural State is a bastion of creativity and culture
Fayetteville’s Brian Crowne has a certain film to thank for launching his lifelong pursuit of music: The Blues Brothers. “I saw that movie and fell in love with the blues, R&B, and soul music. It just resonated with me,” he says. He borrowed a saxophone from a friend, taught himself how to play, and eventually joined the jazz program at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith before forming a band of his own and working as a touring musician for more than two decades.
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Discover Hot Springs
Storied structures, healing waters, and a natural setting continue to make Spa City one of the state’s top destinations
Opened to the public on New Years Eve in 1924, The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa has been an icon of downtown Hot Springs for just over a century. In celebration of the centennial, the historic structure recently underwent a thoughtful restoration and renovation. Alan Sims, general manager of The Arlington since 2017, describes work on the building’s exterior as particularly extensive. “We chipped away seven layers of stucco and uncovered some incredibly detailed craftsmanship at the top of the hotel that we’ve highlighted now,” he says. Inside, plumbing and electrical updates behind the walls ensure modern-day comfort for guests while the historical charm of architectural molding alongside antique mirrors and chandeliers remains. We spoke with Alan about The Arlington’s 100th anniversary, his favorite bits of Hot Springs history, and what makes Spa City so special.
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Discover El Dorado & Magnolia
Local business owners weigh in on what makes South Arkansas such a wonderful place to live, work, and play
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Discover Fort Smith
The largest city in the Arkansas River Valley is a hub of history, culture, and creativity
Outdoor seating is a popular draw at The Bakery District.
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Discover Benton & Bryant
A business owner shares how his passion for pizza has roots—and plans for future growth—in Saline County | A Special At Home in Arkansas Promotion
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Discover Conway
The rich history of Faulkner County’s seat lives on through passionate Conwegians
Everyone should love their house like Emily Walter loves hers. Built in 1948, original features such as hardwood floors and colorfully tiled bathrooms captured her design-loving heart, but it was really the home’s location that sealed the deal. “Living in the Robinson Historic District, everyone who lives down here appreciates living in a historic home,” she says. “My neighbors and I have a Christmas brunch every year, and it goes on for three hours because we sit there and talk about our houses like they’re our children. It’s like the fourth member of our family.”
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Discover Jonesboro & The Delta
From musical attractions to notable eateries and historical sites, Dr. Adam Long shares his take on this hospitable, culture-rich region
As the executive director of Arkansas Heritage Sites at Arkansas State University, Dr. Adam Long can point you in the direction of a museum, a festival, or even a can’t-miss restaurant on-demand. As a part of his job, he oversees the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center in Piggott, the Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home, the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum in Tyronza, and Lakeport Plantation outside of Lake Village. The Jonesboro native is well-schooled in all things Arkansas Delta, and, here, he shares a few of his favorite places around the eastern part of the state.
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Discover Batesville
Community celebrations, historic structures, and treasured local businesses are just a few of the charms of this east Arkansas town
Preserving heritage and continuing to foster community are at the heart of Main Street Batesville’s mission. As the organization’s local executive director, Maggie Tipton-Smart is a natural cheerleader for everything the city has to offer. Her enthusiasm goes beyond the walls of her office with an eagerness to share the charms of the town of just over 11,000 with anyone who drives near the city limit sign. Since becoming director in 2022, she has continued to uphold the organization’s four pillars of design, organization, promotion, and economic vitality by helping to restore historic structures and creating events and places where the community can come together. We sat down with her to hear more about what’s going on in Batesville.
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