The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery reported a drop in revenue compared to this time last year, citing a dearth of large jackpots as a potential cause. The Little Rock Education Association is currently holding a one-day strike, with hundreds of teachers, students and their families coming out as a show of support for the teachers’ union.…
Stay “in the know” about all the great events going on around Arkansas. AY’s Publisher, Heather Baker, will tell you what the hot spots are this weekend. Thursday, Nov. 14 What: Memories of a Soul Man: On the Road with Isaac Hayes Where: Old State House Museum When: 12-1 pm Chris Cockrell, an Arkansan who…
Hey, foodies, go ahead and put this one on the calendar. It’s not until April 23, 2020, but it’s the big competition for the chefs in the state that benefits our friends over at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute. It’s the Diamond Chef competition, and of course AY About…
By Dustin Jayroe We had a significant shake-up in the box office last week, with four of the weekend’s releases opening up the Top 5. Midway led the pack on Veterans Day weekend with a $17.9 million opening, Doctor Sleep ($14.2 million), Playing With Fire ($12.8 million) and Last Christmas ($11.4 million) followed, and…
Tiny dancers, get ready to do the “Crocodile Rock.” Elton John is swinging through Arkansas next year on his farewell tour. Today, the tour announced that it would be adding dates to John’s three-year “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour. One of those added dates includes North Little Rock’s Simmons Bank Arena. The concert…
When you want a great pie, a good rule of thumb is to go with the most experienced baker. In Little Rock, that would probably be Community Bakery. This SoMa mainstay has been churning out pies, cookies, pastries and more since 1947, and they are still going strong. AY Publisher Heather Baker and KARK…
Do you know someone looking for a warm place? Temperatures are steadily dropping, and the unsheltered homeless in central Arkansas will be looking for a place to go. Fortunately, The Van will be helping to provide a spot for people to go during this frigid weather. The organization posted a message, providing more…
Update: Yeyo’s Mezcaleria & Taqueria is now open in Rogers. The restaurant’s hours are 4-11 pm. Yeyo’s Hospitality Group is opening up a new concept restaurant in Northwest Arkansas. The new restaurant, Yeyo’s Mezcaleria & Taqueria, is designed to bring authentic Mexican street food to Arkansas. Opening Monday, Nov. 11, Yeyo’s Mezcaleria &…
The Little Rock Education Association announces a one-day strike will take place this Thursday. Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas to open $133 million expansion in Rogers. Arkansas’ U.S. Representative Rick Crawford is temporarily giving up his seat on the House Intelligence Committee, citing his replacement’s extensive legal experience. The BBC announces that it will broadcast…
Before the arctic tundra arrives tomorrow, I thought I would throw one last thing on the grill for good measure. It’s delicious marinated chicken, and then I built these low carb chicken souvlaki bowls. Souvlaki is often meat on skewers, but I didn’t have any so I just grilled it and placed it in a…
