Jason Wells+FollowNewport’s floating Hooters makes its last voyageWatching the iconic Hooters restaurant drift down the Ohio River is a sight Newport locals won’t soon forget. After suddenly closing over 30 locations, the Newport Hooters—once perched right on the water—was loaded onto a barge and sent off to be dismantled. It’s a bittersweet moment for regulars who made memories there, but the brand says it’s shifting to a franchise-only model. If you’re missing your Hooters fix, there are still a few spots left in Ohio and Kentucky. What do you think about this big change? Share your memories or thoughts below! #Food #Newport #Hooters00Share
april67+FollowWho needs a yacht that big in Newport?Spotted at the Newport Folk Festival: a yacht so massive it made every other boat look like a toy. Locals are buzzing about which billionaire might be anchored in Fort Adams Bay, and the conversation quickly turned to the impact of these floating mansions. Beyond the jaw-dropping size, megayachts burn through thousands of liters of fuel, pump out pollution, and disrupt marine life with noise and waste. It’s a wild contrast to the festival’s laid-back vibe. Would you want to see stricter rules for these luxury ships to protect our bay? Let’s hear your thoughts! #Entertainment #Newport #YachtLife00Share
