Ultimate Makeover: Ready For Her Closeup

Readers first met Lisa Nelms, winner of the 2011 AY Ultimate Makeover, last July. Since then this lovely lady has discovered the secret location of the fountain of youth: the Little Rock offices of Drs. Jim English, Jeff Garner and Suzanne Yee and Vicky Crook and Virginia Nelson.

By Angela E. Thomas

Focus on Youth: Conquering Lack

There are, in Arkansas, a number of wonderful outreach programs that serve the concerns of needy individuals. This month as we focus on youth, we highlight two programs — That’s My Bag and Feed Arkansas Kids — that help meet the needs of Arkansas children.

By Angela E. Thomas

Focus on Youth: Meet Three of Arkansas’ Amazing Youth

Three exceptional young people who are making strides in their own right.

By Angela E. Thomas

UALR Gives Back

Belief in and support for the school’s mission by the UALR faculty and staff helped prime the pump for community and corporate giving.

By Sally Graham

Focus on Youth: Training the Villagers

There’s a saying: it takes a whole village to raise a child. Raising children also entails protecting them from abusers and predators. There is a program in northwest Arkansas that is training professionals to do just that.

By Angela E. Thomas

Arkansas' Best Doctors®

Choosing a healthcare professional can be overwhelming. The Best Doctors in America® list is an invaluable tool; it’s based on peer-to-peer reviews, and let’s face it: sometimes it takes one to know one. You’ll also find detailed profiles of several top physicians in the state in this section.

Powerful Men 2012

This year’s Powerful Men have impacted their industries and the state through their dedication to their careers, families and the community at large. See and learn about this year's 12.

Compiled by AY Staff

Arts’ Legacy

Last summer, organizers of the Art Porter Music Education (APME) Foundation honored the lives and talent of Art Porter Sr. and Art Porter Jr. with a week of events. This year, July 30 through Aug. 4, the APME board of directors hopes to continue to build the Porter legacy.

By Angela E. Thomas

Guide to Good Health

This year's Guide to Good Health features exercise advice — including yoga positions for relaxation — picnic safety, foods to help you sleep and lose weight, and more.

Excursion Spotlight: Take Off with Rocket Twenty One

Rocket Twenty One Restaurant is new to the block in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Little Rock. Restaurateur and business owner Frank Fletcher has taken over ownership of the bistro formerly Ferneau Restaurant, revamped the atmosphere and — with executive chef Donnie Ferneau at the helm — will continue to deliver the exciting (and now more affordable) culinary creations that established the eatery’s fine reputation.

By Amy Bowers