Humankind’s history of space exploration is filled with memorable moments of triumph that will live on forever: Yuri Gargarin becoming the first person in space in 1961; Neil Armstrong’s “small step” in 1969. But there is also a moment is infamous as one of the most disastrous spaceflights of all time. On Jan. 28, 1986,…
By Dustin Jayroe As another dawn breaks the horizon across the Arkansas Delta and creeps towards the Ozark Mountains, wildlife is springing into a flurry of activity. Many Arkansans are still in the comfort of their home, while the Wildlife Officers of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) are greeting the day from…
By Dustin Jayroe When the COVID-19 pandemic struck Arkansas and lingered well past the March diagnosis, many bemoaned the things that could have been. Beyond the tragedies that were stripped away from students, postponed or reinvented wedding ceremonies, and so on, plenty also yearned for the electives that were missed: concerts, vacations and the…
As students return to the University of Arkansas campus for the fall semester, another staple of the famed Dickson St. has reopened its doors: Dickson Street Bookshop. According to a post on Dickson Street Bookshop’s official Facebook page, as of Tuesday, Sept. 1, the business has reopened to the general public. The used…
By Dustin Jayroe // Photos By Jamison Mosley “Casual, Southern food with no attitude.” That’s how the acclaimed interior designer, Garry Mertins, sums up the vibe of Central Arkansas’ latest culinary venue, Cypress Social, the newest creation of local restaurateur Jim Keet and his sons Tommy and Jake. And like all of Keet’s endeavors,…
It’s been a long time coming, but Little Rock’s Samantha’s Tap Room & Wood Grill has announced it is reopening to the public this month. The popular local eatery has been closed since March 17 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Samantha’s first day back is slated for Thursday, Sept. 10. The business posted…
Every month, AY About You outlines the night sky in these easily digestible guides. And stargazing in September is another one for the books. This month features local astrophotography from Arkansan Tony Milligan. You can find more of his spectacular photos on his website, Captured in Time. Moon Phases Full Moon: Sep. 2* Third…
by Dustin Jayroe Hilary Hunt has always had a soft spot in her heart for dogs. The local news personality actually had aspirations of becoming a veterinarian before a different path led her to KARK-TV, the NBC affiliate in Little Rock. But those original passions found a way of resurfacing when she was in the…
Satisfy Your Inner Investigator With Murder Mystery Subscription Service READ MORE: A Murder Mystery for You to Solve: Part 1 When we last spoke, it was of the ominous death of the 1930s Broadway starlet, Viola Vane. Her corpse was found in the attic of the Cadence Theatre, prompting an investigation into the apparent…
If one were to draw a Venn diagram comparing the personality types of dogs and humans, a lot of the crossover would involve sociability. It is in the center of these circles where Bark Bar can be found. Not literally, of course. Technically, Bark Bar sits on the corner of 12th and Spring streets…
