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. Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3 What: Fireworks Over Paris Where: Wood Street Park in Paris When: 6-10 pm Thursday, July 4 What: 36thAnnual Pops on the River Where:…
If you’re looking for the best of all things Arkansas, AY Magazine and KARK have you covered. This week, KARK will begin airing a new segment featuring AY’s unique bucket lists that highlight the best parts of Arkansas, from cheese dip to summer travel. And this month, we’re focusing on a major food group:…
Simmons Bank’s new River Market location is switching on all the lights tonight. The building, which was formerly home to Acxiom, will be lit by more than 3,000 feet of neon lights, starting tonight. The lights, according to a company release, are part of the final phases of the building’s renovation. Starting this week, the…
by Dustin Jayroe Pre-Independence Day Fireworks: The United States Women’s Soccer team vyed against England in the semi-final of the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday, an ironic head-to-head between the rivals from 244 years ago. But on this day, the U.S. was the one clad in red (jerseys), with England adorning themselves in white. And…
Cookouts, barbeques, family vacations, pool days and celebrating America’s birthday means the heart of summer is here. For Arkansans, when July comes, it also means it’s time for one of Arkansas’s best festivals, which also happens to be home to “The World’s Sweetest Watermelon.” The Cave City Watermelon Festival is held every July over three…
Serious injuries can impact your quality of life, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do something about it. One rehabilitation facility aims to get you back on your feet and back in the game. At Colonel Glenn Health Care and Rehab, there is a team of professionals who are dedicated to providing top-notch care and…
Making the decision to enter or place a loved one in an assisted living facility can be difficult, but finding the right one can bring relief and peace. The Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Good Shepherd is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care which celebrates the dignity and grace of every person…
When it comes to food, Kristian Nelson aims for perfection. Whether it’s wings, barbecue or chicken, Nelson’s restaurant Hawgz Blues Café delivers award-winning comfort food that has been drawing in crowds since the restaurant opened in 2017. Hawgz Blues Café may only be two years old, but it’s already gained a reputation as the place…
Let the fireworks and frolic begin! Many people know that the Fourth of July holiday, formally called Independence Day, celebrates the tempestuous formation of the United States, and also was when three American presidents famously later died. They were Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and James Monroe. Calvin Coolidge, the 30thpresident, was born on July 4,…
Shot of the Milky Way by Tony Milligan at the Tyler Bend Campground Pavilion on the Buffalo River. This location is now within the International Dark Sky Park. by Dustin Jayroe Stargazing can be an incredibly humbling experience. Simply looking at the sky on any given night allows one to not only marvel at the…
