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Arkansas filmmaker Jeff Nichols will serve as the opening keynote speaker at the 50th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism, taking place Feb. 25-27 in Jonesboro. The opening session is titled “Natural State Storytelling: A Conversation with Jeff Nichols.”

Cast and crew sign-up and auditions for The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs will be held Sunday, Feb. 25, on the grounds of The Great Passion Play. Those interested in returning or becoming a member of the cast may apply between 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. that day.

Spotlight The Eureka Springs School District is one of 50 school systems in the state that were recently awarded a grant that will help students who need extra instruction in English Language Arts and math. A $162,000 grant allows the Eureka Springs district to partner with Bailey Instructional Group, which will provide high-impact tutoring sessions for students in all grades.

Main Street Eureka Springs will host a hands-on wood window repair workshop