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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Kim Break, Editor
As stated last month, the historic Castleberry building, located at 102 S. Main Street in Salem, on the square, is now officially listed on the Arkansas Register of Historic Places.
Dr. John and Leslie Scribner purchased the property in January 2020 with the purpose of restoring as much history to the building as possible. They are sharing the journey with their four children: Glendon (12), Phoebe (10), Marshall (9) and Jewell (5).
The family knew they wanted the official historic designation for the Castleberry, so research began as to what needed to take place. Leslie was very appreciative of the knowledge and helpful hands of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage & Tourisms Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHHP). The team helped her prepare the proper documentation which captures nearly every detail of the unique historical property.
Designation by the Federal Highway Administration will bring new attention to scenic byway
The Arkansas section of the Great River Road, which is part of a national scenic byway that runs 3,000 miles from Minnesota to Louisiana, has been designated an “All-American Road” by the Federal Highway Administration.
Arkansas’s section of the Great River Road is comprised of 10 counties located in the Arkansas Delta: Mississippi, Crittenden, St. Francis, Lee, Monroe, Phillips, Arkansas, Desha, Drew and Chicot.
To receive an All-American Road designation, a road must possess multiple intrinsic qualities that are nationally significant and have one-of-a-kind features that do not exist elsewhere. The road or highway must also be considered a “destination unto itself.” That is, the road must provide an exceptional traveling experience so recognized by travelers that they would make a drive along the highway a primary reason for their trip. These roads are considered the very best of
The Batesville Area Arts Council is pleased to present the
2021 Small Works on Paper, an annual touring visual arts exhibition coordinated by the Arkansas Arts Council, a division of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, which showcases the work of Arkansas artists. The exhibition will be on display at the BAAC Gallery on Main, 226 E Main St, February 2 – 27, 2021. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
“We are excited to be able to recognize the wonderful and diverse talent of visual artists throughout Arkansas,” said Stacy Hurst, secretary for the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. “Small Works on Paper showcases artists from every corner of our state and gives art lovers the opportunity to discover emerging artists and experience one-of-a-kind artworks they may otherwise never see.”
The first-ever meeting between the University of Arkansas Razorbacks and the Arkansas State Redwolves will take place in 2025, according to a historic agreement released Wednesday.
Arkansas and Arkansas State will play on Sept. 6, 2025, at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock as part of an amendment to an existing agreement with the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. The agreement will allow Arkansas to move its previously scheduled games against Missouri in Little Rock to Fayetteville.
Arkansas will now play the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Little Rock in 2021 and 2024, along with the Arkansas State game in 2025. Arkansas will play Western Carolina in 2024 at War Memorial.