Blytheville AFB Exhibition

05/02/2026

04/23/2026

This afternoon our area experienced a 3.9 magnitude earthquake with its epicenter 1.9 miles west of Cooter, Mo. So what is an epicenter?

An epicenter is the point on the Earth’s surface directly above where the earthquake begins underground.

The focus (also called the hypocenter) is the exact point inside the Earth where the earthquake starts. In this case, that point was about 7.5 miles below the surface.

Seismic waves are the energy waves released by the earthquake that travel outward and cause the ground to shake. This is the part we feel during an earthquake. 🫨

04/21/2026

04/16/2026

BIG NEWS! Thanks to a $1 million gift from Pattern Energy, the National Cold War Center is one step closer to opening its doors. This investment will help transform the historic Strategic Air Command site into a dynamic museum experience.

"The National Cold War Center is both locally significant and nationally important, and we are proud to support something this community has worked hard to make a reality," said Cary Kottler, Chief Development Officer at Pattern Energy.

We’re grateful for Pattern Energy’s partnership and excited for what’s ahead. Follow along as this vision continues taking shape! https://nationalcoldwarcenter.com/news/ncwc-announces-1-million-donation-from-pattern-energy-to-advance-capital-campaign/

04/11/2026

Open Saturday 10 to 5

04/11/2026

04/10/2026

✈️ Did you know?

The Civil Air Patrol’s 120th Composite Squadron is officially back in Blytheville and now operating from the Arkansas Aeroplex.

The squadron supports aerospace education, cadet leadership programs and community-based search and rescue efforts across Northeast Arkansas.

As Incoming commander Capt. Andrea Street told Region 8 News, “The total historical aspect is pretty amazing. And then to come back here to Eaker Air Force Base and Blytheville Army Airfield is quite significant. It’s actually pretty amazing that we’re getting to come back here.”

Read more on the Aeroplex blog: https://www.arkansasaeroplex.com/2026/03/04/civil-air-patrol-arkansas-returns-to-blytheville/

04/10/2026

Meet Barrett Harrison, a lifelong Blytheville native and vice chairman of the National Cold War Center’s Board of Directors!

As manager of the Arkansas Aeroplex — located on the site of the former Eaker Air Force Base — Harrison has helped transform the area into a thriving hub of economic development for the state.

We’re grateful for his dedication to both the Blytheville community and the vision for the future National Cold War Center.

📷: Barrett Harrison. Southern Business & Development.
https://nationalcoldwarcenter.com/about/

01/06/2026

Be it our temporary exhibit on Martha Graham, or the upcoming Follies at the Ritz, this area always has something for the art lovers!

https://forms.gle/fMzv9L3tMqzueKTR7
Click the link above to sign up for the upcoming Follies at the Blytheville Ritz Civic Center Foundation. Last year was amazing, and we are going to need another winning team to make this year just as great!