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October 13, 2021

Business

TV to Store

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Walmart is staying on top of things, partnering with Netflix to create the new “Netflix Hub at Walmart.” 

  • Fan merch: The hub will be a “destination for family entertainment experiences” with music products, apparel, toys, and games that go along with Netflix shows. 
  • Basically customized: There is also a plan to launch an opportunity called “Netflix Fan Select” where fans will be able to vote on future merchandise for Walmart to bring to life and to its stores. 

For more information click HERE

Restaurant News

Taco Time

Mangos Gourmet Taco Shop

It’s Tuesday, so you know what that means. Tacos! Two of our favorite taco places have opened a second location, and we're pumped.

  • No. 1 Mangos Gourmet Taco Shop claims to be at the forefront of a “revolutionary movement that redefines” how we enjoy Mexican food. Mangos has opened a second location at 1940 N. on Crossover Road, taking over a portion of the White Oak Station.
  • No. 2 Con Quesos’ business story is iconic with perseverance and dedication to the business value of creating an elevated and unique dining experience. The new location is in downtown Springdale at 101 W Johnson Ave, Ste D. 

Click HERE for more about Mangos and HERE for Con Quesos. 

Community

Feeding the Region

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The University of Arkansas is full swing in its 5th annual Pack the Pantry food drive to celebrate Homecoming 2021 and prepare for the holiday season.

  • Collection: The food drive will run until Oct. 23 and will consist of both physical and financial donations. There are multiple locations on the U of A campus to drop off donations. The Full Circle Food Pantry will also be at the Homecoming football game on Saturday to collect donations.
  • Donate: The most common distributed items are things like canned goods, granola bars, rice/pasta, hygiene products, and a few others. The pantry has created an Amazon Wishlist, and items purchased are shipped directly to the Pantry office. 

Learn more HERE

Sports

Two More at Home

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The Arkansas Razorbacks Woman’s Soccer team is ranked no.1 in the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) rankings. 

  • Stats: This season the Razorbacks have gone 11-2, and 6-0 in the conference. The team’s total Goals by Periods is 39. 
  • Last games: The Razorbacks are playing in the South Eastern Conference and have only two more home games: Oct. 15 against Missouri, and Oct. 24 against Mississippi State

Keep up with the women’s soccer team HERE

Arts & Entertainment

Time For The Makers

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Arkansas is well known for its creatives and craft fairs. Hundreds of local artisans, makers, and artists are getting ready to show their handiwork for the fall festivals, and you don’t want to miss it. 

For more information, click HERE

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