[dropcap]A[/dropcap] woman finding a home away from home, but nonetheless connected with her Kentucky roots, Deborah Lokanc from Louisville is the Director of Horseman Relations. In 2002, she received a call at Churchill Downs from Bob Holthus, an American Thoroughbred trainer, and shortly thereafter graced Oaklawn with her warming presence. Deborah accommodates anything associated with…
Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism This year marks the 113th season of live racing at Oaklawn in Hot Springs. Oaklawn is not only Arkansas’s only Thoroughbred racing venue, it holds title as one of the top tracks in the nation. The venue, which is located at 2705 Central Avenue, is…
Beginning as an assistant manager at the track kitchen 25 years ago, Yossi Barron from Israel is now Oaklawn’s Director of Purchasing. Keeping it in the family, Yossi is married to Kim Barron of Florida, Oaklawn’s Director of Marketing and employee of 33 years. She ended up at Oaklawn by working seasonally for a catering…
Bentonville has become a top destination to live and to travel. Even for just a half-day’s visit or an afternoon lunch, this Northwest Arkansas mecca of the Ozarks has a lot to offer. From a thriving art community and culinary scene, Bentonville provides small-town charm with big-city initiative and opportunity. Crystal Bridges Art Museum, The Walmart…
[dropcap]Y[/dropcap] ou may not see him often, but rest assured — he is hard at work, building, repairing, constructing, fixing — you name it. Nolan Sanders; nick-named long ago by a fellow employee at Oaklawn because of his mustache, “Taco”, is the Oaklawn Carpenter. Nolan lived in California for 15 years before returning to his…
Little Rock, Ark (Jan. 31, 2017) — Sponsored by the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) and North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (NLRCVB), the popular Locally Labeled in Greater Little Rock passport — a guide featuring local adult beverage makers, including craft breweries, wineries and a distillery that both visitors and residents…
[dropcap]L[/dropcap] ou Siegel has spent the last 15 years at Oaklawn as the Guest Relations Manager, or as he playfully calls it – the “BS Artist”. It doesn’t take long to catch on that Lou is the booming personality of the hustle and bustle of the live racing season, which began on Friday the 13th…
[dropcap]V[/dropcap]owell, Inc. is proud to announce Heather Baker as the publisher for AY Magazine, Arkansas Money and Politics and the company’s special publications: Arkansas Hospital Association, Northwest Arkansas Medical Center and Mental Health Guide of Arkansas. Baker is the founding publisher and creator of Arkansas Times publications Arkansas AutoBuyer, Arkansas Wild and Savvy Kids, as…
[dropcap]N[/dropcap] othing would be what it is without the people who make it that way. The dedicated team at AY working together in preparation for February’s issue is a look into one of the best aspects of the industry. Creative minds flow, ideas bounce, and time is spent to bring the finished product to fruition.…
[dropcap]D[/dropcap] on Henley Fans who bought out seats in the newly-renovated Robinson Theater to hear him sing his popular solo and Eagles hits received a bonus on Friday night, January 20th. Henley’s opening act, JD and the Straight Shot, were a hit with the audience. The band—Jim Dolan, guitarist/vocalist; Marc Copely, guitarist/vocalist; Byron House,…
