I make no bones about one of my many shortcomings: I am not a baker. Baking takes precision and measuring, which are two things I don’t necessarily bother with. I am, on the other hand, a savory cook. I throw things in a pan and somehow it is really good. So imagine my surprise when…
Opioids are creating a public health crisis throughout America, and law enforcement and health care professionals are rushing to address the problems caused by these substances. Learn more about the opioid crisis in Arkansas at a community forum entitled “Opioid Crisis: The Ripple Effect,” which will be held at the Park Hill Baptist Church in…
Things are getting spooky around Little Rock as Halloween approaches, especially around the Little Rock Zoo! They are bringing back Boo at the Zoo and other fun events that will make you feel like a kid again. Boo at the Zoo is coming back – with a twist! For one-night only, the Zoo will be a…
I don’t know if you’ve heard, but there’s a Razorback game in Little Rock tomorrow! Are you familiar with the term “pre-gaming?” That’s what the kids say when they’re partying before the partying commences. So let’s call the sidewalk tailgate party this afternoon in front of Cache Restaurant a pre-game of epic proportions. The…
Some people think they age out of Halloween when they grow up. But nobody is too old for Howl-O-Ween! On Oct. 27, the Courage Therapeutic Riding Center in Prairie Grove will host the Howl-O-Ween Woof Walk from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It’s sure to be a fun event for the whole family. Dogs and…
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. 11 This is the big event! From Oct. 11 to Oct. 21, enjoy all the food, rides and fun you can possibly handle. Of course, we’re…
A margarita and cheese dip make any night better. And if you’re in the Heights, you have to stop by Baja Grill at the corner of Kavanaugh Blvd. and N. University Ave. A neighborhood hangout for sure, but it’s a great place to cross town to try. The folks behind Baja Grill were once in…
Sarah Woolf of Follow the Woolf has your guide to Arkansas’ music scene. This week, go see the Hillberry Harvest Moon Festival, Amy Helm, Kyle Kinane and more. Around Little Rock Wednesday 10/10 Arts & Letters Radio 50th Episode Anniversary/ Stickyz Rock N’ Roll Chicken Shack – 107 River Market Ave. / 7:30-10:30 / Free Recorded at…
One Little Rock native is bringing home the gold. Mattie Hatcher won a gold medal today in the team equestrian jumping event at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires. Mattie competed as part of the North American team. During the event, Mattie rode on a horse named Santa Rosa Valerie and was riding…
Every morning, Stacey McAdoo goes to work at Little Rock Central High School to teach communications, but she got a serious surprise in October when she arrived at work. McAdoo was recently recognized as the 2019 Arkansas Teacher of the Year. Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) Commissioner Johnny Key honored McAdoo during a presentation.…
