... think that folks are realizing that these gas prices are here, but you can still go out and have a good time," state tourism director Joe David Rice said. Rice said that in addition to increased numbers of Arkansans visiting sites in the state ...

... the exception of the eastern corridor, Amtrak offers minimal service nationwide," he said. Joe David Rice, state tourism director, said Amtrak's limited service in the state is one reason Arkansas hasn't focused on marketing rail service ...

... McClendon said the company thought refugees from the Gulf Coast might have experience in boat manufacturing. State Tourism Director Richard Davies said many in the hospitality industry are hoping to find qualified employees from the New Orleans ...

... but it isn't being promoted enough, said Joe David Rice, state tourism director. Rice, who was speaking at the Second Monday Luncheon at ... they missed the first time. Conway lacking promotion, state tourism director says

... that are owned and operated by the state Parks and Tourism Department, which has no plans to close the centers. State Tourism Director Joe David Rice said he was disappointed by the Highway Commission's vote on Tuesday. ''I don't know where ...