Costco plans to open its first Arkansas locationin July of 2021, according to a source with inside information who wishes to remain anonymous. Its chosen site is located at Chenal and Kirk Road in west Little Rock. Mayor Frank Scott unveiled Costco’s plans for its first Arkansas location on Monday. The source said city officials and local business leaders were…
A classic Arkansas restaurant chain is mounting a comeback, and the location for the first new restaurant has been announced. Minute Man, an Arkansas fast food chain founded in the late 1940s, is setting its first restaurant in central Arkansas. Minute Man president Perry Smith announced that Jacksonville has been selected as the home…
Every year, Arkansans come together to support children in foster care by participating in Walk for the Waiting. This annual event raises funds to recruit and train foster and adoptive families, as well as to support families and raise awareness of the need for adoption and fostering. With COVID-19, though, Walk for the Waiting…
Since the shutdown of restaurants, I have been trying my darndest to post a recipe every day because we have all become experienced home chefs. But there was a snafu for me. I was running out of ideas. We call these our #socialdistancingrecipes. But we might need to change the name to #lisastoletherecipe. Girl, if…
Junior Achievement of Arkansas is postponing its annual JA Legacy Luncheon. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the organization’s board of directors and staff has decided to push the event back to September 22. The luncheon will be held at the Wyndham Riverfront Little Rock. “We are following the recommendations of the…
Costco is planning to open its first store in Arkansas. According to a Fox-16 report, Little Rock city officials have confirmed that the budget retailer is looking to add a store in Little Rock. The proposed site is at Chenal Parkway and Kirk Road, west of a Kroger grocery store and a Starbucks. …
I’ve been pretty honest here. I love carbs. And I think all the time, this is the week I’m going low carb. But we’ll do that next week, ok? This one looks really good. My friend Darrin Clanton posted this one on Facebook, and I had to steal it. Daddy’s Potatoes Au Gratin Ingredients 5…
Although social distancing is the most effective measure to minimize the spread of COVID-19, some are finding it more difficult to practice than others. WalletHub conducted a study comparing the 50 states and District of Columbia across three key dimensions to determine where social distancing is most difficult. The following three key dimensions were evaluated…
By Joe David Rice Culinary enthusiasts find all sorts of especially notable goodies across Arkansas: apples, peaches, tomatoes, fried pies, barbecue, watermelon (both red- and yellow-meated), catfish and, of course, poultry. However, certain vocal foodies will claim the state’s signature dish is cheese dip — and they can present a convincing case. For…
By Janie Jones In October 2001, Morrilton authorities were doing aerial searches for cars they believed were sunk in the Arkansas River. A group of men had been reporting the cars stolen and then collecting the insurance money. Searching farther south, the police located a car submerged in the water about 200 feet out from…
