by Dustin Jayroe Stargazing can be an incredibly humbling experience. Simply looking at the sky on any given night allows one to not only marvel at the vastness and splendor of our universe, but also to peer back at the history of it. Because it takes time for the light from an object to…
by Dustin Jayroe // Photos Provided by Shayla Copas The adage “write a book about it” is often made in jest for or by people who have so much knowledge about a given subject that they quip about, well, writing a book. Most move on, never actually devoting the time and energy into putting…
By Dustin Jayroe Last week was a bit of a fall snoozer with only one of the opening flicks cracking the top-5 at the box office (and it was Countdown, of all things). That is sure to change this week with a few more breadwinning cast lists and familiar franchises opening in cinemas across…
The next “big thing” in shopping is making waves in central Arkansas — Hometown Dreamer Marketplace in downtown Beebe. Founded earlier this year by Stacy Dorgan and Emily Edwards, Hometown Dreamer Marketplace is not only providing residents of the area with some of the best local shopping around but is also revitalizing downtown Beebe…
by Dustin Jayroe One of Conway’s favorite events is here, once again, formally stamping the shift of the season. The crops of holiday merchandise might find its way into department stores earlier and earlier every year, but it’s not officially Christmas for Conway until Dazzle Daze arrives. Dazzle Daze is an annual shopping extravaganza…
by Dustin Jayroe One could argue that cities are made, and broken, by their downtown atmospheres. And amidst the pulls for expansion here, something new there, many city leaders tug to hold dear a certain essence, a core of what was amongst what is — a historic downtown. In Conway, that broadening yet binding…
by Dustin Jayroe On the bend of I-40’s elbow sits the city of Conway. To its east flows the Arkansas River. To the north winds the Highway 65 trail to Branson. To the south sits its namesake lake. At its heart, baseball? It is no small feat, establishing oneself as a haven for…
by Dustin Jayroe Conway is one of Arkansas’ most dynamic locations for business. Our education infrastructure, competitive operating environment and quality of life combine to offer the perfect location for businesses in a variety of industries and sizes. In Conway, you will find technology leaders such as Acxiom, DXC Technology and Insight Enterprises next…
by Dustin Jayroe // Photos Courtesy of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Hunter Education: Learn the Basics. Hunter education is a great opportunity for those interested in hunting to learn the basics about hunter ethics, equipment, wildlife ID, habitat conservation, firearm safety, outdoor skills, regulations, and successful hunting techniques. The instructor-led classes are a great way…
by Dustin Jayroe // Photos by Jamison Mosley “It’ll never be a gun that takes the last duck away, it’ll be the loss of habitat.” — NBC News’ special report on Arkansas ducks Duck hunting is almost like Arkansas’ second religion. For decades, sportsmen and women have spent the majority of their winters…
