There are always great things to do in the Natural State, and AY About You has compiled some of the most exciting events in Arkansas this weekend. Listen to Heather Baker discuss weekend events every Friday morning on 103.7 The Buzz. Thursday, October 14 What: Halloween Movies in the Pocket Park Where: Main…
North Little Rock Police Officer Tommy Norman announced Wednesday that he will be receiving President Joe Biden’s Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award on Nov. 12 in Houston, Texas. The award is given to those who have made a notable impact in their communities over the course of their lifetime, and have paved the way for…
Allan Baltz, a 12-year-old from Jonesboro, won the USA Mullet Championships in the Kid’s Division on Monday, Oct. 11th. Results were announced Thursday morning. The sixth-grader was adopted out of foster care as a young child, and pledged that if he won the competition, he would donate the money to organizations that are devoted…
After a difficult year, things are looking up for Marianna’s Jones Bar-B-Q Diner. It is rebuilding after a fire overtook the restaurant in February, and the historic eatery was just selected among exclusive company. This week, The New York Times named Jones Bar-B-Q to its 2021 “The Restaurant List,” which represents the 50 places in…
October is world bullying prevention month. In 2019, 20 percent of kids ages 12 to 17 reported being bullied at school. We see it all the time, both in-person and online. As technology and socialization progress and develop, there are more ways than ever to bully and be bullied. The more we talk…
There’s only “one direction” you’ll be headed this November — Harry Styles is coming to Simmons Bank Arena for the “Love on Tour.” The singer-songwriter from the United Kingdom is formerly of the group One Direction, one of the most successful boy bands of all time. In 2017, Styles released his first solo album,…
Finally, for those of us weirdos who want all the pleasure and none of the guilt, there is a bakery just for us: Blue Barn Bakery. It’s in Conway and now has a drop-off point in Little Rock (thank you, Heights Corner Market). Blue Barn Bakery has “keto-friendly, gluten-free, sugar-free, grain-free, dairy-free and…
On Monday morning, the Pulaski County Court Appointed Special Advocates hosted its annual Light of Hope Breakfast. This breakfast is hosted each year to raise awareness and financial support to help children that are navigating the foster care system. This year’s event took place on Oct. 12 at First Pentecostal Church in North…
The quest to try the best fried chicken in Arkansas continues. This week, Heather Baker and Hilary Hunt flew over to SoMa to check out South on Main’s take on the delicious dish. Don Dugan, owner of South on Main, had hefty portions of fried chicken whipped up for the ladies. But he…
We have no shortage of food news throughout Arkansas, so each week, we’ll be providing you with a snapshot of the goings-on inside the culinary world, from events to specials to restaurant openings to awards. Do you have news to share? Please email our food editor, Kevin Shalin, at kshalin@aymag.com. This Friday, Oct. 15, marks…
