Rep. Steve Womack of Arkansas was one of the members of the United States House to vote on December 1 to expel Rep. George Santos, ending the New York Republican’s tenure in Congress.
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is bringing back its International Festival this September. The free event features live dancing, music, food, and crafts, and a variety of other activities that are inspired by all of the different cultures that call Northwest Arkansas home.
The nonprofit Open Avenues is bringing back their annual hot air balloon event Soar NWA this August. Now at the Bentonville fairgrounds, the event on August 18 and August 19 will feature a variety of activities for families over its two-day run, including a balloon glow, a beer garden, a kids zone, live music, circus acts, and a car exhibit.