Arkansas Food Hall of Fame Announces Finalists

Arkansas Food Hall of Fame Nominees for '23

Kyle Kellams

The finalists for the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame are in and winners will be announced in early March. Nominees includes Hugo's of Fayetteville, DeVito's Restaurant in Harrison, The Ozark Cafe in Jasper and Skyline Cafe in Mena.

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House Bill Loosing Rules on Mental Health Services for Minors Passes Committee

Kyle Kellams

If Arkansas HB1266 becomes law, people over 16 can consent to some types of mental healthcare services without a parent's approval. Although the state legislature continued to churned out bills covering topics like education, budgets and a retired police dog, many are saved up for next week.

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Skates, Sustaining Trails, Supporting Art Highlighted Though KUAF's Community Spotlight

Pete Hartman

KUAF's Community Spotlight Series features the work of local nonprofits. The events mentioned on the show this week included the Natural State Roller Derby's season opener tomorrow afternoon, and Big Paws of the Ozarks Valentine's Day party, Smooches with Pooches.

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Fayetteville Restaurant Week

Kyle Kellams

Fayetteville Restaurant Week begins Sunday, Feb. 19. More than 30 restaurants will be participating with special events and special menu offerings. Meji opened its doors in 2010, and will host guest chef Kian Lam Kho during the week.

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Next Step to Landing Pilot Training Center in Fort Smith

Kyle Kellams

Fort Smith appears to be a step closer to landing a pilot training center. Michael Tilley, with our partner Talk Business & Politics, explains. He also covers the continuing expansion at Mercy in Fort Smith.

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Valentine's Day Ideas

Kyle Kellams

Tuesday is Valentine's Day and Becca Martin Brown, the features editor with Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, wants you to know there are holiday-themed things to do and see. For instance, the Eureka Springs Chocolate Lover's Festival and Chocolate Tour.

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