As Casinos Come to Arkansas, All Ships Look for Lift This article is available only in print.

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As Casinos Come to Arkansas, All Ships Look for Lift

Jim Shamburger owns the Best Western Winner Circle Inn just across the street from Oaklawn Racing & Gaming in Hot Springs. When Oaklawn announced in mid-November its plans for a $100 million expansion on site to include a 200-room hotel, an 28,000-SF casino and a 14,000-SF events center, Shamburger couldn't have been happier.
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Tracy Rosser Departs Walmart

Tracy Rosser Departs Walmart This article is available only in print.

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Tracy Rosser, the senior vice president in charge of transportation at Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, left the company at the end of January.
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Slim Chickens Passes $100M Milestone

Slim Chickens Passes $100M Milestone This article is available only in print.

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Slim Chickens passed $100 million in revenue during 2018, says company CEO and co-founder Tom Gordon.
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The List Largest Hotels

The Largest Hotels in Arkansas, ranked by number of guest rooms (including suites.) Also includes contact information.

Rank Name City
1 Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, The Hot Springs
2 Little Rock Marriott Little Rock
3 Embassy Suites NWA Hotel Spa & Convention Center Rogers
4 DoubleTree by Hilton Little Rock Little Rock
5 Four Points by Sheraton Little Rock Midtown Little Rock

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Cynthia Dunlap Sees Love for Arkansas Coming Naturally for Visitors

Cynthia Dunlap, the interim director of the Department of Parks & Tourism, says tourism tax receipts are up, and robust in the northwest. Read more >