Patti Stobaugh

Owner Patti Stobaugh said the decision to move on from the business after 18 years marked a "very tough day."  read more >

The fire the evening of Jan. 15 destroyed the bakery at 1137 Front St. in downtown, one of two PattiCakes locations in Conway. But the Front Street location housed all the production equipment for both bakery locations. read more >

Hot dog restaurant chain Wienerschnitzel says it plans to bring 20 restaurants to Arkansas during the next 12 years. read more >

One food and dining trend on which almost all agree is plant-based proteins and plant-based menus in general, including vegan dishes. read more >

While Crystal Ridge Distillery and Hot Springs Distilling are working to open their doors in Hot Springs, Patti Stobaugh says she expects to have the downtown Conway location of PattiCakes Bakery open by the end of this month. read more >

Shortly after the Fourth of July, Conway will be getting a second PattiCakes Bakery, the popular purveyor of pies, cakes, cookies and more located at 2106 Robinson Ave. read more >

The owners of Stoby’s, the popular Conway restaurant devastated by fire in March 2016, are shooting to reopen by July 21, the restaurant’s 37th anniversary. read more >

A rebuilt Stoby’s is still at least seven months away, owner David Stobaugh said last week. “We’re looking at early spring” before the landmark Conway restaurant can be up and running again. read more >