Governor Hutchinson announces that Arkansas will continue to welcome international refugees, who will be settled in Washington County, Fayetteville and Springdale. Out of the 18,000 refugees coming to the US, around 50 will move to Arkansas. Baptist Health and UAMS dedicated a new $32 million expansion to their North Little Rock Medical Education Program, bringing…
It’s going to be Taco Tuesday all the time now! Tacos 4 Life is adding a second location in Little Rock. The restaurant, founded in Conway in 2014, is opening the restaurant off of Cantrell Road, according to the official Tacos 4 Life Twitter account. The new location is expected to open in mid-2020.…
It’s the end of an era for the Arkansas Razorbacks. One of the most prominent Hogs has passed away this weekend. And it’s not just any Hog, it’s THE hog – Tusk IV. Serving as the Razorbacks’ live mascot since the 2011 season, Tusk IV retired at the end of the 2019 school year.…
I crave soup. I dread it when it’s not soup season anymore and people think it’s weird that I’m still making soup. I have several soups that are in my top five but number one might be this one. It’s the soup you get at Thai restaurants (if you haven’t been to one, GO TODAY).…
Sofia Overton, an Arkansas teenager, appeared on “Shark Tank” last night. The 14-year-old presented her company, Wise Pocket Products, which features lines of socks and leggings with pockets. Unable to turn down this brilliant business plan, the Sharks invested $35,000 for a 25% share. Arkansas legislators approved a measure to support UAMS’ push to…
According to the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the amount of serious car crashes has decreased from 2,300 in 2015 to 1,100 in 2019. UCA honors sophomore Rebekah Harpool died tragically yesterday morning after getting hit by a car driven by another student. The House of Representatives passed an addition to the War Powers…
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, Jan. 9 What: 2019 Little Rock Touchdown Club Awards Banquet Where: DoubleTree Hotel When: 11 a.m. The Little Rock Touchdown Club (LRTC) is hosting its annual awards…
The City of Mayflower issued its residents a precautionary notice to boil their water, citing contamination concerns. The Monde Group broke ground on their Esplanade District, a $20 million housing development in North Little Rock. The U.S. Army issued a public service announcement, warning Americans to ignore any text messages claiming they have been…
Every year, Arkansas chefs sharpen their blades and tighten their aprons as they prepare for the Diamond Chef Arkansas competition. They’re not competing for just any prize – they’re competing to be named the best chef in Arkansas. That time of year is coming soon! On April 23, six Arkansas chefs will face off…
The Library is open for business. Not CALS – but the Library Kitchen + Lounge. Located in the former Gusano’s location in downtown Little Rock, the Library Kitchen + Lounge is the brainchild of Rob Byford. Looking at the restaurant’s Instagram, they are already starting to display a strong food game. They are…
