The FDA recently approved Palforzia, a drug treatment for childhood peanut allergies. Researchers at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital were instrumental in developing the treatment that works by desensitizing children with peanut proteins over time. Ten Arkansans died of the flu last week, bringing this season’s total to 46. Senator Bernie Sanders won the New…
Video by Josh Throne // Photos by Kellie McAnulty Break out your best fake Italian accent and let’s start checking restaurants off the AY Magazine Pasta Bucket List. This month, AY Publisher Heather Baker and KARK host DJ Williams are going through the list and showing viewers some of the best spots to get pasta…
Bid au revoir to one of Little Rock’s French restaurants. La Madeleine, located at 12210 W. Markham Drive in west Little Rock, has permanently closed its doors. The restaurant’s website has a graphic that reads, “Permanently Closed. Merci and Au Revoir!” The Little Rock location is one of more than 80 La Madeleine…
As a high school junior in 2014 at North Little Rock, Laura Leigh Turner made a memorable turn as Fiona in a production of “Shrek, the Musical.” Observers noted then Turner had the chops to be a star. Blessed with both a stage presence and a dynamic voice, it was just a matter of time…
I have a favorite food website. And get this, it’s local, folks! The Perks of Being Us is a husband-and-wife team who have the best culinary/fancy drink website and social media presence. Follow them on IG @the_perksofbeingus or their website-http://www.theperksofbeingus.com. They call their website a place for “cooking and cocktailing.” My husband doesn’t…
Due to flu-related absenteeism, the Little Rock School District is closed for the first two days this week. The City of Little Rock also decided to close and sanitize community centers during this period. Several Arkansas state lawmakers announce their support for presidential candidate Joe Biden. Rep. Jamie Scott of North Little Rock said Biden…
Brides may be racing to find new wedding venues in the wake of a popular Little Rock event space’s closing. Noah’s Event Venue has closed its Little Rock location at 21 Rahling Circle. The sudden closure comes in the wake of financial difficulties and accusations of fraud against the Utah-based Noah Corporation. According…
AY About You Magazine has your complete guide to Arkansas’ music scene. This weekend, go see Tab Benoit, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and more. Around Little Rock Friday 2/7 Tab Benoit/ UA Pulaski Tech: Center for Humanities and Arts 3000 West Scenic Drive, NLR/ 7:30-9:30 / $35-$50 reserved seats, $15 standing room only UA Pulaski…
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott expanded on the potential for his proposed additional one-cent sales tax, which would account for an annual $50 million revenue increase. Scott hopes the additional funds will help revitalize Little Rock’s parks, War Memorial stadium and the zoo. Some may recall the trend of mini pig ownership a few years…
UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the luncheon has been rescheduled. The Bolo Bash Virtual Luncheon will begin at noon on Sep. 29 and can be viewed by logging on to www.bolobashluncheon.org. Every year, a highlight of the Little Rock social calendar is Baptist Health Foundation’s Bolo Bash Luncheon. The event is a critical part…
