by Dustin Jayroe In a nostalgic celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Happy Meal, McDonald’s is introducing limited-edition Surprise Happy Meals which will feature replica toys from the past four decades. “Parents tell us how fondly they recall their favorite toys,” says Colin Mitchell, McDonald’s Senior Vice President, Global Marketing in a…
The baseball season has officially wrapped up with the end of the 2019 World Series, but now it’s time to start planning for the next season. Teams will be preparing for the off-season, making adjustments to their rosters and releasing their 2020 game schedules. Luckily for Arkansas baseball fans, the Arkansas Travelers have released…
The Yellville deer hunter who was apparently killed by one of his quarry was found to have suffered from other medical conditions that precipitated his death, officials says. Arkansas Health Department announces first death of the 2019-2020 flu season Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott announces that the Little Rock School District will return to local…
Are you or a loved one needing short- or long-term medical care in a rehabilitation facility? If so, you want to make sure that you get the best possible care in a setting that is comfortable and relaxing. That’s where Hickory Heights Health and Rehab comes in. Hickory Heights provides both short- and long-term stay…
How do you know when it’s the right time to place a loved one in a nursing facility? For some, it will never be the right time. Some individuals are capable of maintaining their lifestyle in their own home and can function with home-health services. However, many individuals eventually need some outside assistance. Families may…
If you’re looking to get back on your feet, Colonel Glenn Health Care and Rehab is the place you’re looking for. Have you recently suffered a fall and lost some of your range of motion? Or perhaps you’ve suffered an injury and have lost some of your strength. No matter what your injury or ailment…
by Dustin Jayroe Stargazing can be an incredibly humbling experience. Simply looking at the sky on any given night allows one to not only marvel at the vastness and splendor of our universe, but also to peer back at the history of it. Because it takes time for the light from an object to…
Around Arkansas Several raccoons have been spotted wandering around Arkansas State University’s campus library, mostly in the third floor reference section. 3,414 Little Rock School District students were absent Wednesday, many participating in a sick-out and demonstrating outside the Capitol in support of their teachers’ ability to unionize. National News The US House of…
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, Oct. 31 What: Fright in the Heights Where: Heights neighborhood When: 10 am- 7 pm Gather the kids and head out in costume to trick-or-treat around the…
One of Little Rock’s downtown restaurants is set to change hands. Mary Beth Ringgold, one of Little Rock’s most prominent restauranteurs, is handing the reins of Copper Grill to a former Cajun’s Wharf employee. She is selling the Copper Grill to Dan Kovach, formerly general manager of Cajun’s Wharf, and his business partner Lelan…
