Growing up on a 6,000-acre rice and soybean farm in McCrory, a small town nestled in Woodruff County, Mallory Everett picked up her first guitar at just eight-years-old. “I was out there working, driving tractors when I was seven, so I spent a lot of time on the tractor just listening to the radio,…
If you’ve taken a look at this month’s issue of AY Magazine, you’re probably already familiar with my interest in professional psychics, three of whom I interviewed in this article. Those three, while fascinating, by no means constitute an exhaustive list of Arkansas’ surprisingly substantial psychic and spiritualist community. One group that only recently came…
Every fall, thousands fill into the streets of Little Rock’s SoMa neighborhood to pay homage to that most Southern of foods: cornbread. Since 2011, the Arkansas Cornbread Festival has fed and entertained thousands with its good-natured culinary competition and entertainment. Despite initially modest expectations, the festival has become an institution. And it’s no wonder…
I just thought of the greatest idea in recipe-sharing. Four ingredients or less is the rule. And today I’m abiding by my own rule! It’s Four Ingredient Recipe Monday. Of course next week I’ll forget all about this, but for now, enjoy. And whip these up. Don’t they look delicious and easy? Four Ingredient…
AY About You Magazine has your complete guide to Arkansas’ music scene. This weekend, go see Aaron Lee Tasjan, the Johnny Cash Heritage Festival and more. Around Little Rock Friday 10/18 Effron White/ Unity Little Rock 2610 Reservoir Rd./ 7-9/ $10 Sounds of Unity (hosted by Central Arkansas Americana/folk duo Ten Penny Gypsy) welcomes Kerville Folk Festival…
Arkansas is celebrating October’s Family History Month with a variety of related activities, presentations, and a music festival that showcase the state’s diverse heritage and inspire us to research genealogy. Starting early in the month, Queen Wilhelmina State Park was the location for a genealogy seminar hosted by the Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives (SARA).…
Around Arkansas Southland Casino of West Memphis announced it will begin phasing out greyhound racing over a three-year period. Southland will spend these next few years rehoming their 1,200 racing greyhounds, so if you’ve always wanted a dog who is also a washed-up professional athlete, now is the time. National News Juul announced it…
It’s easy to forget that the Hogs were touchdown underdogs heading into Lexington. So why does a four-point loss at Kentucky, that went down to the wire, feel like the program took a few steps back after an open date and encouraging performance against A&M? Such is our plight, Hog fans: Seemingly one step forward,…
by Nate Olson Halfway through his second year, it’s hard to find a Chad Morris supporter. The Arkansas coach alarmed Hog fans with a 2-10 debut last year, but after securing a solid recruiting class, he calmed some nerves. He spent the offseason on the banquet circuit convincing fans his team would be better…
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, Oct. 17 What: 4:30 Thursday: Fuzzy Pumpkin Where: Rebel Kettle Brewing Co. When: 4:30 pm This Thursday, Rebel Kettle is unveiling its new seasonal beverage – the…
