The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) will be rolling out some changes to its hours in 2020. Starting on Jan. 5, 2020, CALS will change the Sunday hours for multiple library branches. Several CALS libraries will be open on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. These libraries include: Dee Brown Library, 6325 Baseline Road,…
The biggest night in Arkansas country music will be taking place in June 2020. That’s right – the Arkansas Country Music Awards will be returning in 2020, taking place at the Maumelle High School auditorium. The awards ceremony will be held on Monday, June 1. Starting Jan. 1, the general public will be…
The fourth annual 12 Days of Christmas Whiskey Lottery has commenced at Legacy Wine & Spirits. This is the one that all the cool kids go to. They get to the store at 6 p.m. for the next 11 days (including tonight) for their lottery tickets, and then they get a shot at the…
Stay “in the know” about all the great events going on around Arkansas. AY’s Publisher, Heather Baker, will tell you what the hot spots are this weekend. Thursday, Dec. 12 What: Northwoods Full Moon Ride Where: Northwoods Trails (Hot Springs) When: 5-8 p.m. Grab your bike and head into the woods to howl at the…
Seven flu-related deaths have been reported by the Arkansas Department of Health so far this year. Central Arkansas Library System partners with Entergy in audit to reduce excess energy consumption across CALS facilities, potentially saving $216,466 annually. The Reimann family, owners of Krispy Kreme and Panera Bread will donate $5.5 million to Holocaust surivors…
by Nate Olson There’s a couple of things I’ve realized in 20 years living in Arkansas – Arkansas football is king, we live in a poor, rural state, and Arkansas football is king. While the fans had their requirements for a new coach – head-coaching experience, great recruiter, Arkansas ties, etc. Hunter Yurachek…
Arkansas favorite Slim Chickens is reaching a milestone next week. The chicken chain is opening its 100th restaurant – and best of all, it’s doing it right in Arkansas. Company executives are coming to Little Rock on Wednesday, Dec. 18 to participate in the grand opening of the new Slim Chickens restaurant, which is located…
Little Rock’s 2019 homicide rate has already exceeded last year’s, although the city’s police chief points to a high rate of suspects arrested and charged as a silver lining. NIMBYs in Bryant are angry that a LKQ auto body warehouse is slated for construction near Interstate 30. Climate change activist Greta Thunberg named TIME…
The first season of the breakout HGTV show, “Fixer to Fabulous,” is coming to a close. The show features Arkansas’ latest “it” couple, Jenny and Dave Marrs, and is set in Bentonville, the city where the couple resides and has established national attention and recognition for home restorations. AY About You was fortunate to have…
Located in the heart of Little Rock’s thriving SoMa district, one restaurant is whipping up outstanding breakfast dishes. When AY About You Magazine was compiling its Breakfast Bucket List, this restaurant was an immediate no-brainer for the list. The spot: the Root Café. AY Publisher Heather Baker and KARK host DJ Williams dropped by…
