Walmart AMP venue officials just announced that R&B artist Gary Clark Jr. will perform on Saturday, Oct. 23. Hailing from Austin, Texas, Clark is known for blending elements of blues, rock, soul and hip hop in his music. Clark won a Grammy Award in 2014 for his song “Please Come Home,” from his debut…
The North Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) announced this week a new effort to define and strengthen culinary tourism for the city. This initiative is called “Setting the Table,” which will optimize the local food ecosystem as a key driver for the city’s brand. Setting the Table is spearheaded by North Little…
Wellness Wednesday: The Impact of Dogs on Mental Health Dogs offer great benefits to our mental health and can improve the world around us. Lauren English, a licensed professional counselor and business development representative with Pinnacle Pointe Hospital, tells us more about the benefits of having a furry friend. Dogs decrease loneliness and…
For this week’s segment of Woman Wednesday, AY About You sits down with Lisa M. Smith, executive director of Community Health & Research at UAMS Northwest Regional Campus. Smith grew up in a small farm town in Colorado, where she says her upbringing instilled strong values such as resilience, respect, humility and work ethic. …
Hometown Heroes: Dale Dawson and Bridge2Rwanda Dale Dawson’s hard work had paid off. Born and raised in Texas, Dawson moved to Arkansas in 1985 to work for Stephens Inc. after completing his accounting degree at the University of Texas. But despite a plethora of successes, Dawson felt like something was missing. “When…
The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance announced Friday that they will host Joel Berg, CEO of Hunger Free America and national anti-hunger advocate, for a presentation on Monday, July 19 at 9 a.m. Berg is visiting Little Rock as part of his “Summer 2021 Journey to End Hunger,” a coast-to-coast driving tour commemorating his 30 years…
9 Tips for Taking Care of Your Jewelry This Summer With the rays of summer officially upon us, many Arkansans are having fun in the sun and going to the lake, the beach and spending more time outdoors. But Bill and Sharri Jones, CEO and Executive Secretary of Sissy’s Log Cabin, warn that…
Wellness Wednesday: Strategies to Increase Self-Esteem in Your Children All parents have different parenting styles, but all parents have the same goal to raise happy, healthy and confident kids. For this week’s Wellness Wednesday, AY About You sits down with Lauren English, a licensed professional counselor and business development representative with…
For this week’s segment of Woman Wednesday, AY About You sits down with LaTresha Woodruff, the public information officer for the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM). Before going to the ADEM, Woodruff spent 10 years as the public information officer (PIO) with the Conway Police Department. “I was the department’s first…
A festival called Elvis Week will be held in Memphis from August 11-17. During this week, music lovers can visit Graceland to celebrate the music, movies and legacy of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. The week’s line-up of events includes appearances by celebrities and musicians, live concerts, panel discussions, meet and greet opportunities,…
