Everything you need to know about the origins of East Arkansas’s newest distillery is summed up in the name: Delta Dirt. In two simple words, the moniker tells a story – past present and future of a family-run enterprise, generations…
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For 35 years, the King Biscuit Blues Festival has been presenting some of the greatest blues music in the world right in Arkansas. Both legendary musicians and up-and-comers have made the trip to Helena to demonstrate their talents at this…
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Walton Family Foundation Gives $20 Million Grant for Delta Heritage Trail
by Tyler Haleby Tyler Haleby Tyler Hale Officials gathered at the Barton Visitor Center in Helena-West Helena today (Jan. 30) to announce a major donation that will enable the completion of the Delta Heritage Trail. The Walton Family Foundation is providing a $20 million…
Helena-West Helena witnessed the reopening of one of the city’s longtime businesses this week. Dragon Woodland Sawmill held its grand opening on Thursday, April 25. The 120-acre sawmill was purchased by Dragon Woodland in April 2018, and the company has…
A Time-Tested Town That’s Still Open for Business by Curtis Lanning A shrinking population has led to some growing problems for Helena-West Helena, but the town is still open for business, officials say. In 2000, Helena had a population of…
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Hutchinson, AEDC unveil ‘Competitive Communities Initiative’
by News Releaseby News ReleaseGov. Asa Hutchinson and officials with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) on Monday launched the Competitive Communities Initiative, an evaluation process that aims to ensure all communities in the state are fully prepared to successfully compete for jobs and…