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The Ozark Gateway region is more than a name—it’s a collaborative tourism initiative connecting communities across north central Arkansas to promote the natural beauty, heritage, music, rivers, trails, and small-town experiences that define the Ozarks. By working together, counties and towns within the Ozark Gateway are strengthening regional tourism, encouraging…

Salem, get ready for a night of pure Southern rock energy! 🎸🎶 The legendary The Kentucky Headhunters are headed to the Fulton County Fairgrounds located at 124 Arena Lane, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest highlights of the Annual Fulton County Homecoming Festival. Formed in Kentucky…

Just a short drive off Highway 67 in Newport is a place that holds generations of stories and a deep respect for family traditions — Jackson’s Funeral Home and the E. Bob Jackson Memorial Museum of Funeral Service. What began in the 1940s as a family business has grown into…

If you’ve been looking for a reason to escape to the river for a winter weekend, this is it. Calico Rock River View Inn is hosting its first-ever Weekend Workshop, February 13–15, and it’s shaping up to be the perfect blend of relaxation, good food, local art, and Arkansas-grown wine.…

Powhatan Historic State Park to host Valentine’s Day Trial by Jury (POWHATAN, Ark.) – Powhatan Historic State Park will host a Valentine’s Day Trial by Jury on Saturday, February 14, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Join park staff and become the judge, part of the jury, a lawyer or…

EXCITING NEWS FOR THE FULTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS!!!! Location: Fulton County Fairgrounds #fultoncountyar Dates: July 2–4, 2026 Event: Fulton County Freedom Festival – America 250 Celebration The Fulton County Fair Association is proud to announce plans for the Fulton County Freedom Festival, a multi-day celebration scheduled for July 2–4, with 2026…

Ribbon cutting marks grand opening of Hoxie The First Stand Museum HOXIE, Ark. — The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Hoxie The First Stand Museum, will host a ribbon cutting from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, marking the official grand opening of the…

BATESVILLE, Arkansas — The Lyon College Black Student Association and Black History Month Committee invite the campus and community to take part in a series of spring events focused on remembrance, celebration and community engagement. The schedule begins Monday, Jan. 19, with the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day luncheon…

Devil’s Knob is a scenic natural area about 10 miles southwest of Melbourne, Arkansas, set in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. It’s part of the Devil’s Knob–Devil’s Backbone Natural Area, known for its limestone, dolomite, and sandstone glades, woodlands, and bluff formations. The area features an uplifted ridge with two knolls…

Exploring Early Arkansas: Maynard Pioneer Park & Museum and the Historic Rice-Upshaw House Tucked away in the quiet northeast corner of Arkansas, Maynard Pioneer Park & Museum offers a window into frontier life. The museum grounds are filled with preserved buildings, artifacts, and exhibits that showcase how early settlers lived,…