Easter, for most Christians, is this Sunday, and those services generally are among the most highly attended of the year. That’s not going to be the case this year though as the coronavirus pandemic has led many denominations to cancel in-person church services and, in Arkansas, leaders are encouraging all churches not to gather for…
Brooke Wells is the most famous Arkansan you’ve probably never heard of. Wells has more than one million followers on Instagram, her social media platform of choice, and also has big numbers on Twitter and Facebook. But Wells isn’t simply famous for being famous. Story By Jeremy Peppas / Photos Courtesy of Brooke Wells An influencer? Yes…
As a high school junior in 2014 at North Little Rock, Laura Leigh Turner made a memorable turn as Fiona in a production of “Shrek, the Musical.” Observers noted then Turner had the chops to be a star. Blessed with both a stage presence and a dynamic voice, it was just a matter of time…
by Jeremy Peppas So, Christmas is over. What’s next for that lovely, and very fragrant tree you purchased? That depends. Rule No. 1 from the University of Arkansas Extension Service is “never, ever burn it in your fireplace,” said Tamara Walkingstick, the associate director of the Arkansas Forest Resources Center and an extension forester for the…
The Arkansas Country Music Awards will return for its third year in 2020. The now annual event will be held Monday, June 1 at the performing arts center on the Maumelle High School campus and nominations are being requested from the public. Nominate your choice at www.arkansasmusic.org starting on Jan. 1, 2020 with the nominating…
by Jeremy Peppas There’s two choices when it comes to selecting a Christmas tree: artificial or real. Picking the artificial tree is easy enough. You drive to a store that sells them, you pick the one you like the most and bring it home. It will be in segments that will require some assembly and…
Fall is finally here and with that comes cooler temperatures and a desire to see nature. Arkansas is blessed with an abundance of nature as that Natural State nickname is earned, not given. Here, 56 percent of the state, or 19 million acres, is forest, according to a 2015 survey issued by the Arkansas Farm…
Wanting a birds-eye view of North Little Rock? You might get your chance this Saturday. EAA Chapter 165 will host ”Flying Start” with a breakfast buffet starting at 8 a.m. and the free event starting after at 10 a.m. at the North Little Rock Municipal Airport, 8224 Remount Road. EAA stands for the Experimental Aircraft…
