They’re called by many names – crawdads, mudbugs, crayfish, crawfish. But on April 7, it won’t matter what you call them. This Saturday, the Ales & Tails crawfish and craft beer festival will be held in Fayetteville. “We think it will be a real fun time,” says event organizer Maudie Schmitt, owner of Cafe Rue Orleans in Fayetteville.…
The family of Ebby Steppach, a Little Rock woman missing since 2015, received word March 28 of a possible sighting, as-yet unconfirmed. The report comes just days before Steppach’s 21st birthday. “A sighting was called in from I don’t know who,” said Laurie Jernigan, Ebby’s mother. “Law enforcement has it and they’re running it down.…
The family of missing woman Ebby Jane Steppach is celebrating her 21st birthday by raising money to fight human trafficking. Ebby’s birthday party will be held from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, March 31 near the cross on the Little Rock Christian Academy campus at 19010 Cantrell Road. Related: The Disappearance of Ebby Steppach » Laurie Holman Jernigan,…
After bariatric surgery, Russellville firefighter and paramedic Todd Thompson not only lost weight, but he also dropped a diabetes diagnosis. The 43-year-old was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes six years ago. He took multiple insulin shots and additional medications orally each day, along with two medications for high blood pressure and a statin to try…
The University of Arkansas – Pulaski Tech Foundation is gearing up for its 11th year of fierce food competition. Diamond Chef Arkansas 2018 is set for 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 19 at the UA – Pulaski Tech Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute. Individual tickets cost $150. Sponsorships start at $2,500. For more information…
In our Lunching in Little Rock blog series, Michael Kirkpatrick will explore and review the best restaurants in Little Rock and its surrounding area – all in time to get back to the office. This week, Michael ate lunch at McBride’s Café and Bakery. This past week was Spring Break, a fun time for my kids and a…
Get ready to welcome the sixth year of Jazz in the Park in the Little Rock River Market. Throughout April, Riverfront Park will become a more musical place. Celebrate spring by spending your Wednesday nights in downtown Little Rock. Each week, a different band will take the stage from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m at…
Alert the media! Phone the press! This long and tall lad is seeking a home! Sosa is his name and fetching tennis balls is his game. Sosa is a 1-year-old lab (with maybe some Great Dane mixed in). He’s tall and so sleek – he’s a very handsome boy. He’s also social; he loves to…
Party for a good cause at the Alzheimer’s Arkansas Champions Gala. The gala, which will honor Rick Fleetwood, Jennifer Batesel and Priscilla Pittman, is set for March 31 at the Little Rock Marriott, located at 3 Statehouse Plaza. A VIP event will take place from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and a dinner and live auction…
Join the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) for a weekend full of literary fun. The Arkansas Literary Festival is set for April 26-29 in Little Rock. Hear from your favorite authors and learn about up-and-coming writers. Don’t miss An Evening with Sebastian Junger, The Queen of Rockabilly and the annual Author! Author! party. An award-winning…
