This week’s Taco Tuesday brought AY About You to a Central Arkansas favorite: Taqueria El Palenque. If you haven’t heard about this little treasure, check out its location on North Rodney Parham and try, just try, to find an available parking spot — odds are you’ll have to jump the curb and park in the…
From the depths of the Delta to the heights of the Ozarks and everything in between, the Natural State is not skimping on patriotism in 2021. Here are some of the best Fourth of July events in Arkansas this year. JULY 1 West Fork West Fork Independence Day Celebration Thursday, July…
Poppin’ Tags: Jason Hayes is Arkansas’ Thrift King By Dustin Jayroe // Photos by Philip Thomas It was 2012 when Macklemore made waves with the music video for his single “Thrift Shop.” A refresher through the lyrics (and yes, rewatching the video after all these years) quickly reminds one of the perfectly ridiculous and…
We have no shortage of food news throughout Arkansas, so each week, we’ll be providing you with a snapshot of the goings-on inside the culinary world, from events to specials to restaurant openings to awards. Do you have news to share? Please email our food editor, Kevin Shalin, at [email protected] We are officially in…
With ‘Oh No, My Hair!’ Local Nurse Amanda Sexton Hopes to Make a Difference By Dwain Hebda // Photos by Jamison Mosley Amanda Sexton leans back in her chair and smiles. She’s had a full day; not as full as the 12-hour shifts she usually puts in on the University of Arkansas for…
The Play’s the Thing: Life and Career of Daniel Davis By Emily Beirne // Photos courtesy of Daniel Davis The name Daniel Davis may ring a bell for those who have been around the entertainment industry for a while. His British accent and witty comebacks captured America’s hearts on the set of The Nanny,…
Retiring in the Natural State? Naturally! By Stacy Hurst One of my goals when I was appointed Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism was to visit all 52 State Parks, including staying overnight in as many lodges as possible. I’m making pretty good progress on this, but the pandemic slowed…
Saving for Retirement: The Early Bird Gets the Worm By Lauren McLemore Retirement can be an intimidating thought, but whether you just got your first job or you’re looking to retire in the next few years, retirement is something everyone in the workforce will face one day. No matter where you are in your…
Retiring 101: 101 Things to Do in Arkansas Before You Die By Joe David Rice Seems to me Arkansas is a pretty nice place to retire. We have reasonably low taxes, four distinct seasons, good medical care, relatively scandal-free government and some of the friendliest people on the continent. But when a couple of…
RV in Arkansas The rest of the country may not have caught onto it yet, but Arkansas is one of the best states in the country for natural adventures. While a big piece of that pie is sure to revolve around hiking, biking, fishing, floating and hunting, there’s another slice that shouldn’t go forgotten:…
