I found my social media post from a year ago this week when Arkansas hired Eric Musselman as its men’s basketball coach. Cautiously optimistic is what I’ll call it. Like many media types, I was a bit surprised by Musselman’s emergence as a top candidate but intrigued with the possibilities considering his NBA pedigree and…
We know how difficult this time of social distancing is for families across the state of Arkansas. With children out of school, parents home from work, and many businesses closed or restricting services, it’s very easy for cabin fever to set in. That’s why we’re doing everything we can to present our readers with as…
“Bells will be ringing…” on Sunday morning. In a concerted effort among churches in central Arkansas, church bells will be chiming Easter morning simultaneously from 8-8:10 a.m. In the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, this will be the first time churches will be empty on Easter Sunday. An anonymous group of clergy has…
Easter, for most Christians, is this Sunday, and those services generally are among the most highly attended of the year. That’s not going to be the case this year though as the coronavirus pandemic has led many denominations to cancel in-person church services and, in Arkansas, leaders are encouraging all churches not to gather for…
An episode of Jeopardy! featuring a Hendrix student aired Thursday. The student, Joe Coker, won the College Championship quarterfinal event and is moving on to the semi-finals. Coker, a junior at Hendrix College in Conway, squared off against a freshman from Northwestern University and a sophomore from the University of Southern California (USC). …
On April 9, Rock Town Distillery, posted on its Facebook page that the company had received a letter from President of the United States Donald Trump recognizing the facility for their efforts to assist in the battle against coronavirus by producing handmade 70 percent alcohol hand sanitizer. “It is amazing to be recognized by our…
Living in Arkansas, there are endless options for outdoor adventures to get out and explore. But what if you could take an outdoor adventure right from inside your home? With the narrowing entertainment and education options brought on by COVID-19 right now, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is providing online edutainment for Arkansans. Stay…
Morgan Nick was six years old when she was last seen on the evening of June 9, 1995 at the Alma Little League Ball Field. Nearly 25 years after Morgan’s disappearance, her case remains unsolved. The Alma Police Department receives weekly sometimes daily tips of possible sightings or about potential suspects. The Morgan…
Three Little Rock parks will be closed over Easter weekend as a result of high levels of traffic. In a Facebook post, the Little Rock Parks & Recreation Department announced that Remmel Park, Barton Park, and Murray Park’s pavilion and sand volleyball areas would be closed from Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12.…
With a global pandemic raging, it is easy to lose track of time and forget even some of the most important events – like Easter! This week, we are celebrating Easter, and traditionally, a big family meal is a major part of gathering together to celebrate this important day. As restaurants are closed for sit-down…
