Living Life in Arkansas

05/15/2025

🏆✨ BIG NEWS out of Hot Springs!
has officially been named one of USA Today’s 10 Best Roadside Motels in the country! 🚗🛏️💫
Read more 👉

📍 Nestled in the heart of Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court brings retro charm, modern comfort, and a uniquely Arkansas vibe to travelers seeking a cool, cozy stay.

💬 Think: classic motor court, mid-century vibes, minimalist chic, and that small-town Southern hospitality. It’s no wonder guests are raving on Tripadvisor!

🙌 HUGE congrats to the team behind for putting Hot Springs on the national map once again.
👏👏👏 Well-deserved!

📸 Follow their journey:
🔗 Facebook | Instagram | Twitter/X

✌️ Pro tip: Book early. This hidden gem won’t stay hidden much longer!



https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/hot-springs-motel-named-to-usa-today-s-10-best-roadside-motels-list/ar-AA1EMz3l?ocid=msedgntp&pc=EE04&cvid=cde6b447820d4d828793f999798c098c&ei=7

05/13/2025

🍎✨ No Child Should Go Hungry This Summer.
Join the (Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission) as they launch Operation Appreciation—a powerful statewide food giveaway campaign to combat summer food insecurity in Arkansas. 🙌❤️

📍 KICKOFF EVENT:
🗓 May 27, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM
📌 906 Broadway, Little Rock, AR

With school out, many Arkansas families lose access to consistent, nutritious meals. This initiative is here to fill the gap—and fill hearts. 💪🍽️

💬 “Summer should be a time of joy and growth for our children, not a time of hunger.” – DuShun Scarbrough, Executive Director,

✅ Food is first come, first served
✅ Volunteers on-site to help
✅ Families, neighbors, and community leaders—you’re invited to be part of the movement.

📞 INFO: 888-290-KING
📧 [email protected]
🔗 Learn more on Facebook | Follow on Instagram

✊🏽 Let’s rally together, Arkansas!
Tag someone who needs to know, share to spread the word, and show up to support our neighbors.

05/13/2025

🌲🏞 HUGE NEWS for Outdoor Lovers in Arkansas! 🐟🚴‍♀️
After years of dedication and advocacy, HB1607 is now law—making the Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation a permanent part of our state government! 🙌👏

This move ensures that outdoor recreation remains a pillar of Arkansas’ economy, identity, and way of life for generations to come. From hiking trails to mountain biking parks, and from backyard startups to global cycling tech—Arkansas is leading the way! 🧭💼

📈 Outdoor recreation now drives $7.3 BILLION into our economy, supports over 68,000 jobs, and is shaping the future of tourism, entrepreneurship, and conservation in The Natural State. 🌟

Let’s keep the momentum rolling! 🛶
💬 Tag your favorite Arkansas trail, park, brand, or outdoor activity below!
🧗‍♀️ Thinking of launching your own outdoor business? Programs like GORP, SCORP, and new Opportunity Zones are designed to support YOU.

🎯 Learn more at: https://adpht.arkansas.gov/office-of-outdoor-recreation
📘 Facebook:
📸 Instagram:
🔗 Website: adpht.arkansas.gov/office-of-outdoor-recreation

🙌 Huge shoutout to the team at the Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation and all the partners who made this milestone happen!

05/13/2025

🎉 IT’S BACK, ARKANSAS!
What’s the Coolest Thing Made in Arkansas? YOU get to decide! 🏆

From high-tech defense systems to everyday household heroes, Arkansas manufacturers are making big things happen—and now it’s time to show them off. 💪🧠

🔨 Nominations are OPEN through May 30 for the 2025 competition!
🏆 The top 16 will face off in a bracket-style showdown—voting begins June 23!

💡 Got a product you LOVE that’s made right here in the Natural State?
🎯 Think your company makes something amazing?
📣 Nominate it today and let’s shine a light on Arkansas innovation!

📌 Nominate here:
👉 https://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/coolest-thing-made-arkansas-2025-nominations

🗳 Voting starts: June 23
🎉 Winner announced: November 18 at the Arkansas State Chamber Annual Meeting

🙌 Credit:
📘 Facebook: Business
🐦 Twitter/X:
🔗 LinkedIn: Arkansas Business Publishing Group

04/29/2025

Congratulations Coach Townsend!!!

Baptist Prep is thrilled to announce DJ Townsend as the new Assistant Boys Basketball Coach and teacher at Baptist Prep!

A proud 2021 graduate of Baptist Prep and soon-to-be 2025 graduate of Williams Baptist College, DJ made his mark as a standout player during his college basketball career. Now, he’s coming home to help lead the Eagles basketball program under Head Coach John Hemingway.

DJ’s heart for the Lord and passion for the game and mentoring young athletes make him a perfect fit for the Baptist Prep community. Welcome home, Coach Townsend!

04/24/2025