Jackson County was Built on Rock ‘n’ Roll Story and Photos By Kenneth Heard The rockabilly musicians of the 1950s honed their skills playing in the honky-tonks and gin mills along U.S. 67 in northeast Arkansas, performing in front of raucous crowds and creating the sounds of generations to follow copied. Elvis…
By Dwain Hebda // Photos Courtesy of Arkansas Circus Arts In the timeless classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll paints a technicolor tale of a young girl who escapes her humdrum life by sliding down a rabbit hole into a world of fantasy and imagination. There, she meets colorful characters and has oversized…
Catfish City & BBQ Grill is closing up shop soon. The Little Rock restaurant announced that it will be closing in the next two weeks. In a Facebook post, Catfish City & BBQ Grill said that the restaurant has 30 days to vacate the building, which has reportedly been sold by its landlord. …
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has named a new head coach for its football team. Charles ‘Doc’ Gamble will be taking over as the 21st head coach for the Golden Lions football program. He is taking over the position after having joined the program in 2018 as assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach.…
The Outlets of Little Rock will be hosting two events to benefit the community during the COVID-19 public health emergency. On Tuesday, April 28, the Outlets will be hosting a drive-up food drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Working in partnership with the Arkansas Foodbank, this food distribution drive is designed to help…
By Matthew Milton Well, you’re in for a warm, tortilla-wrapped treat. When it comes to tacos, there are few parts of the state that have ‘em like Northwest Arkansas. From fine dining spots in Bentonville and Rogers to authentic taquerias in Springdale to hip taco shops in Fayetteville, there’s quite literally something for everyone.…
Last week ESPN began its airing of the 10-part documentary series “The Last Dance,” which chronicles the Chicago Bulls’ 1997-98 championship season, which put a cap on a second three-peat. The Bulls won their third-straight title for the second time, but it signaled the end for Coach Phil Jackson and Bulls stars Michael Jordan, Dennis…
You step out onto your patio on an early summer morning, the sun’s rays just barely peeking above the eastern horizon. A fresh cup of joe rests between your fingers, and as soon as the warm liquid kisses your lips, they curl in satisfaction. If your friends saw you now, they wouldn’t have to ask…
It’s really convenient when the publisher’s daughter is a chef. AY Magazine Publisher Heather Baker’s 13-year-old daughter Savvy has taken junior cooking classes at the Culinary Camp at the Clinton Presidential Center in the summers along with UA-Pulaski Technical College Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management Institute. She brought her knowledge to the Baker…
Have you ever used census records to explore your genealogy? Arkansas family history enthusiasts “enjoy” the census because we learn so much about beloved ancestors. The 2020 Census now gives us a chance to pay it forward so that children and grandchildren may learn more about us someday. As of the second week of April,…
