If you have nerves of steel, explore the new “Haunted Arkansas” Web sec­tion www.Arkansas.com/haunted — unveiled just in time for Halloween!

The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism announced today that the 24th Annual Blues and Heritage Festival will be held October 8–10 in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas. The Festival (for­mally known as the King Biscuit Blues Festival) is the largest blues fes­ti­val in the south.