Construction is ongoing at the new Tacos 4 Life location on Cantrell Road in Little Rock. The popular tacos chain was announced in mid-January and projected to open in mid-2020. It is unclear how the coronavirus pandemic will affect this timetable. “Our guests in Central Arkansas are some of Tacos 4 Life’s most…
There’s a ray of sunshine among the cloudy skies. Arts Live Theatre has found a way to keep kids involved in theater without having to set foot on a physical stage. The Fayetteville-based youth theater program has launched the Virtual Theatre Project, a chance for kids to get creative and connect remotely when so…
The boredom is setting in. The monotony of going from the bedroom to the sofa (in your pajamas or yoga pants) is getting on your nerves. We are here to help. We asked our crack editorial team what they are watching to pass the time during #socialdistancing. Trust us. We are social distancing. And our…
The readers of AY About You have made their voices heard in a record-setting way this month, casting more than 145,000 votes on the annual AY’s Best Of competition. Now, the voting “booths” have closed, and the only thing left is tallying the results. Thousands of preliminary votes were tallied up in February which…
Restaurants and breweries will now be allowed to sell wine and beer with any permit and deliver the products to patrons due the coronavirus crisis. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced that restaurants and breweries will have to transition to takeout and delivery services. In order to make up revenue, he authorized these establishments to sell…
Goodness me, it’s been a week. Can I get an amen? Let me be honest when I say that I’m on social media quite a bit. As a former social media analyst, current blogger, magazine writer, teacher, mom and friend, it’s a wonderful way to stay connected to companies, research, news, insightful lesson plans and…
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, people are putting up their Christmas lights to spread some hope and cheer. The idea started on Twitter and hashtags like #LightsForLife, #CoronaKindness, and #CoronaChristmas are trending. In a challenging time with school and work closing, local restaurants and shops shutting down, and events being cancelled, social media users are sharing…
Turns out, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has a hook, line and sinker for social distancing — fishing. The Commission just announced that March 21-29 will be officially recognized as Free Fishing Week throughout the state, allowing anglers to fish without a license during this time. The decision comes amidst a climate of steep…
Special one-hour shopping events for senior citizens are being launched at retail giants Walmart and Target as businesses across the world continue to adjust to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Beginning March 24 and running through April 28, Walmart will open an hour early each Tuesday for customers ages 60 and up. Target…
The Arkansas Community Foundation (ACF) has established a new fund designed to impact nonprofit organizations assisting vulnerable populations during the coronavirus pandemic. ACF officials have already identified several priorities for the fund, called the COVID-19 Relief Fund. These priorities include helping healthcare nonprofits that need additional safety equipment for their employees/volunteers; nonprofits providing emergency…
