Bikes, Blues & BBQ rolls in to Rogers and Eureka Springs on Wednesday, Sept. 20 and will run through Saturday, Sept. 23 this year.
Category: Region

Arkansas attorney general OKs legality of Bentonville’s affordable teacher housing approach
A Northwest Arkansas school district will further consider a proposal to build affordable housing for teachers this month following initial approval of the project by Arkansas’ attorney general on Tuesday.

Silver Dollar City to build new $30 million Fire in the Hole roller coaster
Silver Dollar City this week announced plans to build a new Fire In The Hole roller coaster that will open in spring 2024.

Local groups donate 4,000 backpacks to low-income families
The collaboration was part of the annual Fresh Start: BackPacks for Kids initiative, which aims to equip students with the tools they need to succeed at school.

Onyx Coffee Lab plans chocolate-focused concept in downtown Springdale
The cafe will also serve breakfast, pastries and lunch alongside house-made ice creams and a small offering of natural wines.

XNA adds temporary nonstop flights for Razorback football road games
Football fans looking to call the Hogs at some away games this season have a few options for flights that aren’t usually available.

New $2 billion Disneyland-sized theme park planned in Oklahoma
The Americana-themed park is planned near Vinita off Route 66, about 100 miles from Fayetteville.

Report: Costco plans in Lowell are off for now
The company’s deal to purchase land in Lowell for their first NWA location has fallen through, according to a report.

XNA adding guest pass program and robotic coffee bar, plans apron expansion
Northwest Arkansas National Airport this month will introduce a guest pass program and a new robotic coffee bar, all while preparing for a major expansion project

28 Springs restaurant closes in Siloam Springs
After operating for 11 years, Siloam Springs restaurant 28 Springs has permanently closed.

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve introduces new enhancements to ‘The Rise’
The new feature is a meditation platform and bench seating area at the summit of the staircase, which gives walkers and runners a designated place to rest and enjoy the scenic surroundings.

Bentonville selected as one of 50 markets for ‘Picklemall’ expansion
Bentonville has been chosen as one of the 50 markets in the United States where “Picklemall” plans to expand its operations within the next two years.

Warby Parker opens first Arkansas store at Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers
The New York-based eyewear retailer unveiled its newest location at Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers on Saturday, May 20.