Note to Our Readers: The following story was sourced directly from the Arkansas River Valley Tri-Peaks Tourism Association by the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce.
PARIS– The Arkansas River Valley Tri-Peaks Tourism Association held its Annual Awards Celebration and Banquet at the Horsehead Lake Lodge and Event Center in Clarksville on Tuesday, April 11. The event was sponsored by Ridgewood Brothers BBQ, Pridgin Family Brewery, Horsehead Lake Lodge and Event Center, and Point Remove Brewing Company.
Guests were served a buffet meal by Ridgewood Brothers BBQ. Lady Angler Lentz, Rebecca Baker, who is also Arkansas State Parks, Recreation and Travel Commissioner was the keynote speaker of the event.
County Tourism awards were received, and the Charlie Johnson Award was received. Recipients of the tourism awards were:
Conway County – Stephanie Buckley
Johnson County – City of Clarksville
Logan County – Logan County Jail Museum
Perry County: Perry County Arts League
Pope County: Sarah Keating
Yell County: Yell County Fair and Parade
Charlie Johnson Award:
Lee Green
