Governor Picks Marty Ryall to Lead Division of Arkansas Heritage
Ryall, a Star City native, is currently the director of legislative affairs at the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. read more >
Ryall, a Star City native, is currently the director of legislative affairs at the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. read more >
No official reason was given, but social media posts indicate that that Mills was forced to resign after less than six months on the job. read more >
Projects in 35 counties across the state will receive funds. read more >
Mills was was appointed to lead the state Department of Parks, Heritage & Tourism by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders in December 2022. read more >
More than 1,800 submissions were received from all 75 Arkansas counties for the this year's class. read more >
He won't be paid. Other members of the council have yet to be appointed. read more >
Mills, who has nearly 50 years of experience in the tourism industry, would replace Stacy Hurst, who was appointed by outgoing Gov. Asa Hutchinson. read more >
The event would be one of many across the state capitalizing on a historic influx of visitors expected for the eclipse on April 8, 2024. read more >
King George Apartments LLC of Savannah, Georgia, purchased Pinnacle Park at Chenal Valley at 16401 Chenal Valley Drive read more >
The move comes after a $2.9 million land deal in Little Rock. read more >
The $2,500 grants are funded by the one-eighth cent conservation tax. read more >
The money is not tied to specific stadium upgrades, but will be used for general maintenance, upkeep and improvements. read more >
The winning entry was the Otto the Otter Youth Education campaign, featuring Keep Arkansas Beautiful’s mascot. read more >
The Arkansas hospitality industry, like industries across the United States, has worked hard to recruit and retain workers in the tightest labor market in decades. read more >
She previously worked for MHP/Team SI in public relations and account management roles. read more >
The tourism and hospitality industries rebounded strongly in 2021, but local tax collections indicate that a few cities haven’t seen visitors return to pre-pandemic levels. read more >
The Blue Mountain project comes as tourism in Arkansas is vigorously bouncing back from COVID’s disastrous effects and travelers are looking for ever more outdoor activities. read more >
Projects in 25 counties across the state are receiving funds. read more >
The grant is set to trigger a $20 million matching pledge from the Walton Family Foundation, the biggest ever for the state Department of Parks & Tourism. read more >
She had been at the Arkansas Economic Development Commission since 2016, serving first as a project manager, then as the director of small business and entrepreneurship development. read more >
