Have you ever used census records to explore your genealogy? Arkansas family history enthusiasts “enjoy” the census because we learn so much about beloved ancestors. The 2020 Census now gives us a chance to pay it forward so that children and grandchildren may learn more about us someday. As of the second week of April,…
Ken Clark laid in a hotel room bed and stared at the ceiling, his anxiety-riddled mind refusing to let him rest. Coronavirus was all over the media, and Clark worried about the toll it could have on his family and his thriving business, Chenal Family Therapy of Little Rock. Fear pummeled him from within. It was 4 a.m. After…
Jacob Baker is a minister in Decatur, Texas who grew up in Clarksville and went to college at Harding University. Baker wrote a tribute song for the graduating class of 2020 and dedicated the song to the seniors at Decatur Church of Christ. You can see Baker playing the guitar and singing the tribute song…
I stole another friend’s recipe. That’s the kind of Facebook friend I am. Warning: when ya go posting a good recipe on social media, I’m bound to message you and ask if I can use it. So thanks to Mandy Warford for this one. Most of us have crockpots, and don’t we all just love…
COVID-19 might have canceled college sports, but it can’t take away fans’ passion. That’s why the Arkansas Razorbacks are calling on their fans to show off their artistic skills in a fun contest. The Razorbacks are holding a Woo Pig Weekend Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest in the lead-up to Woo Pig Weekend on April…
Family meals have been the latest rage for many restaurants as they try to maximize business by appealing to customers who are now in search of sizable portions at an affordable cost. Let’s take a look at 20 options around town. Star of India Star of India was one of the very first Little Rock…
Social media has been a great resource during the pandemic for new recipes. I lifted this one, with permission of course, from Donna Danforth. It looked good and easy. Two of the ingredients I like for my recipes. If you have one you want to share that I can post, send it to me, lfischer@aymag.com. …
Chipotle-Knock-Off-Beef Barbacoa When life returns to normal, and you’re back to feeding more than your family, I have a recipe here that will make everyone happy. It’s beef barbacoa a la Chipotle style. I serve cilantro-lime rice, black beans, salsa, shredded cheddar and sour cream with this. Some people eat this on warmed corn tortillas…
Starting Monday, all of Walmart’s employees will be required to wear face masks while at work, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to plague the United States. Walmart and Sam’s Club made the announcement in a statement Friday. “We will begin requiring that associates wear masks or other face coverings at work. This includes…
The Los Angeles Chargers may not have a top-flight quarterback, but they do have an elite tight end. This week, they paid him like it, too. The Chargers made former Arkansas star Hunter Henry the highest-paid NFL tight end by paying him just over $10 million dollars for 2020. Henry missed all of 2018 with…
