By Lisa Fischer // Photos Courtesy of Brandon Burlsworth Foundation Brandon Burlsworth made his mark on collegiate football in a big way. Literally. The boy was almost 6-foot-4 and tipped the scales at more than 300 pounds. His heart weighed a good part of that. He was a gentle giant with an instinct to win.…
Last week we posted something lawyer/mom/chef Zara Wilkerson wrote concerning our pandemic situation. Today we are posting one of her recipes. There is nothing this woman CAN’T do. Follow her on Instagram @zaramadeit. She cooks from all ethnic cuisines, and her baking has received critical acclaim. Garlic Parmesan Oven Roasted Fries Ingredients: 3-5 large…
By Dustin Jayroe Photos Courtesy of Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Division of Parks and Tourism As the summer quickly approaches, many Arkansans will (should) be making plans to enjoy the best of what our “Natural” state has to offer. From fishing to hiking to birdwatching, there is something out there for…
By Joe David Rice, Photos by Casey Crocker Editor’s note: Obviously, amid a pandemic, we know that making immediate travel arrangements falls counter to the state’s social distancing guidance. We want all of our readers to continue abiding by this directive so we can all do our part in flattening the curve of COVID-19…
Jackson County was Built on Rock ‘n’ Roll Story and Photos By Kenneth Heard The rockabilly musicians of the 1950s honed their skills playing in the honky-tonks and gin mills along U.S. 67 in northeast Arkansas, performing in front of raucous crowds and creating the sounds of generations to follow copied. Elvis…
By Dwain Hebda // Photos Courtesy of Arkansas Circus Arts In the timeless classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll paints a technicolor tale of a young girl who escapes her humdrum life by sliding down a rabbit hole into a world of fantasy and imagination. There, she meets colorful characters and has oversized…
Catfish City & BBQ Grill is closing up shop soon. The Little Rock restaurant announced that it will be closing in the next two weeks. In a Facebook post, Catfish City & BBQ Grill said that the restaurant has 30 days to vacate the building, which has reportedly been sold by its landlord. …
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has named a new head coach for its football team. Charles ‘Doc’ Gamble will be taking over as the 21st head coach for the Golden Lions football program. He is taking over the position after having joined the program in 2018 as assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach.…
The Outlets of Little Rock will be hosting two events to benefit the community during the COVID-19 public health emergency. On Tuesday, April 28, the Outlets will be hosting a drive-up food drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Working in partnership with the Arkansas Foodbank, this food distribution drive is designed to help…
By Lisa Fischer INGREDIENTS: 3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened 8 slices bacon, fried and chopped 4 cups sharp cheddar, shredded 1 pound ham, finely chopped 4 ounces jalapeños, chopped 7 ounces green chilies, chopped 1/3 cup mayonnaise (I recommend Duke’s mayonnaise) 16 ounces sour cream INSTRUCTIONS: Heat oven to 250. In a large…
