Arkansas native Jeff Nichols has secured a star for his next film. Adam Driver, the Academy Award nominated star of Marriage Story and the new Star Wars sequels, will be joining Nichols’ adaptation of “Yankee Comandante,” according to a report from Hollywood trade publication Variety. This will be a reunion for the pair.…
McCain Mall and Park Plaza Mall announced their plans to reopen this Friday. However, Dillards will open its stores on Tuesday, May 5 at those malls and at Pinnacle Hills Plaza in Rogers. Gap Inc., the parent company of Old Navy, Gap and Banana Republic, expressed that it does not have plans to reopen…
The Thea Foundation received $10,000 from First Orion to support its nonprofit efforts. According to the foundation, the funding will be instrumental in supporting its statewide programs. The donation comes as Thea Foundation has closed its doors – including fundraisers and programming – during the COVID-19 pandemic. “First Orion is trying to do…
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a…toad? On Thursday, April 30, Toad Suck Daze is bringing the fun to the skies for the first time. The beloved Conway-area festival will host the inaugural Airplane Parade on April 30, starting at 6:30 p.m. In the parade, there will be a variety of aircraft…
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced that gyms and fitness facilities can reopen on May 4 under certain guidelines at his daily COVID-19 press conference. Individuals must maintain a 12-foot distance while working out or during training sessions. Furthermore, pools, spas, showers and saunas will remain closed. Employees and visitors will be screened prior to…
For our safety and that of others, we come to another weekend away from our favorite venues and entertainers, but thanks to the internet and social networking apps, we can still enjoy and support our Arkansas artist during this difficult time from the comfort of our homes. These artists continue to lose shows and their…
This is honestly the best chocolate chip cookie I have ever had. Ev. Er. My friend sent me home some the other day. They are perfectly salty followed by the perfectly sweet. I believe the key is using the salted butter and sea salt. Try this and let me know what you think. And if…
McCain Mall is expected to reopen this week. Simon Property Group, the largest mall owner in the United States, announced that it would be reopening 49 of its malls, including McCain Mall. According to a company memo, malls will be limited to 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from and 12…
Restaurants in Arkansas will begin a limited reopening on May 11. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced that the restaurant industry will begin its Phase 1 reopening process on that date. As part of the reopening, restaurants will have to take a number of measures to meet public health requirements. The restaurant industry reopening will…
Costco plans to open its first Arkansas locationin July of 2021, according to a source with inside information who wishes to remain anonymous. Its chosen site is located at Chenal and Kirk Road in west Little Rock. Mayor Frank Scott unveiled Costco’s plans for its first Arkansas location on Monday. The source said city officials and local business leaders were…
