⌚ The Week’s Top Stories In 60 Seconds

Here are the five stories that resonated most with Arkansas Business readers this week.

1. North Arkansas Trout Hatchery Losses Ripple Through Outdoor Tourism

• Flooding and poor water quality killed more than 2 million fish last year at the hatcheries
• With restocking taking up to two years and fixes costing tens of millions, the long-term economic fallout remains uncertain

2. Actor Joey Lauren Adams to Open Restaurant in Hot Springs

• The North Little Rock native said the new venture, Lyle’s, will be a bistro and serve cocktails
• The restaurant space is one of two historic properties in Hot Springs that she and her husband are renovating

3. Hot Springs Reveals Top-Selling Hotels & Restaurants

• Oaklawn Racing Casino remitted the most advertising & promotion commission taxes among restaurants and hotels in the city
• The list of top hotels includes a historic property that recently celebrated its 101st anniversary

4. Plain Jane’s Restaurant Plans Canceled for Hillcrest

• The restaurant had been set to take over the former Cañon Grill space at 2811 Kavanaugh Blvd.
• The local restaurateurs behind the project also announced the closure of their vegan eatery downtown

5. DraftKings, FanDuel Win Approval to Partner With Arkansas Casinos

• The partnerships with Southland Casino Hotel and Oaklawn Hot Springs are set to reshape the state’s $655 million sports betting market
• Market leader Saracen Casino Resort suddenly finds itself in a tough position