The annual Lights of the Ozark parade in Fayetteville has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was originally scheduled for Friday, Nov. 20. Experience Fayetteville will instead hold a virtual ceremony to celebrate the hanging of holiday lights in the downtown square. Activities like carriage rides, pony rides, and pictures…
Happy Friday! For this week’s segment of Made in Arkansas, AY About You sat down with Juanita’s Candy Kitchen, who have been cooking up sweets and treats since 1974. Wanda Branum has been the manager of Juanita’s for six years. She told us about the story behind Juanita’s Candy Kitchen and the Arkadelphia…
For this Thirsty Thursday, AY About You sits down with Angel Locario, the front of house manager at the west Little Rock Bar Louie location and the office manager at the North Little Rock location. Locario shares with us an interesting fact: every Bar Louie is located close to a mall in order to…
We love it when readers to AY About You tell us about the wonderful restaurants popping up in Central Arkansas. Imagine our delight when we heard that Saline County had a restaurant devoted totally to chicken salad. And there’s pimento cheese. Yes, please. This delightful restaurant is just a hop and a skip off…
Every year, Junior Achievement of Arkansas recognizes individuals who have supported academic excellence and worked to increase financial literacy education in the state. During its Legacy Award Luncheon, the organization spotlights individuals who have made an impact while raising funds to support Junior Achievement’s continued efforts. In 2020, Junior Achievement will be taking its…
An iconic Arkansas event is being postponed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce is postponing the World’s Championship Duck Calling Contest and Wings Over the Prairie Festival, originally scheduled for Nov. 21-28. Organizers said they have been monitoring the ongoing public health crisis and elected to postpone the…
Tyson Foods is sponsoring a free family movie night at the 112 Drive-In in Fayetteville. The company will be screening Despicable Me 3 on Monday, September 21. Check-in for the invite begins at 6:45 p.m., and the movie starts at 8 p.m. Tyson invites their employees, their families, and the greater Fayetteville community…
From “Southern Traditional” to “Modern Farmhouse,” there are unlimited styles to choose from for residential renovation or construction projects. The one design trend topping nearly every homeowner’s wish list is energy-efficient features. But is it possible to achieve that highly-sought-after, Houzz-inspired look with panels on our roofs? Cody Wilson, vice president of design and…
AY About You wants to help our readers take care of themselves, stay refreshed and less stressed with our new weekly feature Wellness Wednesday. Each Wednesday, we will have an article about health and wellness to promote all around well-being. That means physically, mentally and emotionally! While social media can help people stay connected…
It’s getting wild at the Little Rock Zoo this weekend! Go on safari at the Zoo without ever leaving your car. This weekend, the Little Rock Zoo will be holding a special Laser Safari drive-in experience. The safari will be held Sept. 17-20, and there are additional dates planned for Sept. 24-27 and…
