The newest visitors center in the Arkansas State Park System has been unveiled and dedicated this week. State and local officials, including Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Secretary Stacy Hurst, gathered on Thursday, April 22 to dedicate the new visitors center at Petit Jean State Park. The new…
The kids are taking charge in the kitchen this summer. At the University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College, aspiring chefs will have the opportunity to learn the basics, as well as advanced techniques, in cooking and baking in the 2021 Youth and Baking Culinary Camp. For years, UA Pulaski Tech has been…
May is quickly hopping toward us which means Toad Suck Daze is almost upon us. However, unlike past years where the festival was held for three days the first weekend of May, Toad Suck Daze 2021 has been spread out through six weeks of jumping fun. For their 40th anniversary, Toad Suck Daze is…
On Earth Day, you’re sure to find plenty of ways to be environmentally conscious, the most prominent of which is recycling. Fortunately, Bill Jones, CEO of Sissy’s Log Cabin, his son, William Jones, who is vice president, and another vice president, Michael Bohner recycle the other 364 days of the year as well. The…
“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you,” Princess Diana once said. These are truly words to live by, in order to improve your life and the lives of those around you. For Lauren English, a…
by Tyler Hale, Dustin Jayroe and Darby Knox Every year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honors the best in filmmaking. In the 93rd Academy Awards, the organization will recognize films made during 2020. It’s been a discombobulating year for everyone in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has created an unprecedented…
We all miss Zaffino’s in Sherwood, the beloved Italian eatery that closed last year. I just wanted to put that out there. It needed to be said. And while we still mourn its loss, the addition of Bennett’s by Keith & Co is a welcome addition to our dining scene, as I got to see…
For this week’s Woman Wednesday, AY About You sits down with Margaret Ellibee. Ellibee grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, so she considers herself to be both a Badger and Razorback. Ellibee’s college education allowed her to teach vocational agriculture in Stuttgart. From there, Ellibee worked at the state level in secondary education, as well…
We’re rolling right along with the Sushi Bucket List this month. So far, we’ve tried out some of the best spots around the state to get some fresh sushi. Today, AY Publisher and President Heather Baker and KARK host Hilary Hunt are heading to a personal favorite of theirs to try out some more…
An up-and-coming face in property management, Engage Management operates a number of sites across Central and Northwest Arkansas. From commercial to residential, Engage Management’s motto is “Engaging People and Places.” Northwest Arkansas has a long-standing reputation for being an area of innovation, creativity and the travel destination in the state. Why not make NWA your…
