On June 13, 1977 girl scouts Michelle Guse, Lori Lee Farmer and Denise Milner were brutally raped and murdered at Camp Scott in Locust Grove, Oklahoma. This unsolved case has become one of Oklahoma’s most infamous murder mysteries. PART ONE (originally published in AY Magazine in May 2008) it didn’t begin officially for […]
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All That Jazz, CARTI Golf Classic Set for Oct. 4 & 5, Proceeds to Benefit Cancer Patient Assistance Fund
Ticket sales are underway for All That Jazz, the launch party for the annual CARTI Golf Classic scheduled for 6 p.m. on October 4 at Next Level Events in Little Rock. Billed as the kick-off to the 29th annual CARTI Golf Classic, All That Jazz is described by organizers as a casual evening of food, fun […]
What Do You Know About the Status of Women in Arkansas?
I have worked in the nonprofit sector for more than 15 years. About half of that time, my work has been focused on women and girls — helping them complete their education, moving them toward economic security and bringing to light information on the issues and current status of women in Arkansas through research and reports. At […]
Show Your #PURSEnality at Evening Bag 2015
Above: This heart shoulder bag by Whiting & Davis is one of many red signature bags being auctioned off at the event. This guest blog is submitted by Abby Olivier of the Clinton School Center on Community Philanthropy and Erin Riley of Peacework. Abby and Erin are volunteer co-chairs of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas Evening Bag fundraiser. For questions or […]
Making Time for YOU — Rock Your Day in Five Minutes
Can you believe the calendar already says September? If you are a busy mother or caregiver like myself, your “To Do List” is filled with things needed to help your children make a smooth transition into their new school year. But let me ask: do you put yourself anywhere on that “To Do List?” In […]
Love Your Kid’s New Backpack, But Where’s Their Pillowcase?
By now, you’re probably settled into the new school year routine. Shoes still in good shape. Backpack not ripped, yet. You still know where most of the ribbons and bows are. But, has your third, fourth or fifth grader brought their pillowcase home yet? In addition to your little one learning fractions on their laptop, […]
A Warrior of All Warriors
What woman doesn’t have one of the following symptoms at any time during a month? Bloating, feeling full quickly, constipation, frequent urination and/or fatigue. At 35 years old, I know I do. Did you know those are the same symptoms of ovarian cancer? This is the story of a warrior loved by many. On the […]
The Power of the Bold Sock
Conservative office dress codes can sometimes be a bit stifling, especially to stylish men with an adventurous streak. If you’re looking for a subtle way to show off your colorful personality, consider embracing the rising trend of the bold sock. You will practically radiate confidence and creativity when your coworkers glimpse that flash of a […]
One Voice Against Cancer Lobby Day 2015
My name is Coco Dorsey, and I traveled to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., along with my dear friend, Kathy Hall, a stage 4, metastatic breast cancer survivor, to participate in One Voice Against Cancer Lobby Day in June. We were two of 52 people from around the country representing the Livestrong Foundation. Our job […]
Float the Buffalo
By Gary Alderson Photos by Gary Alderson When I close my eyes & I go to what I call “My Happy Place” I see myself somewhere along the beautiful Buffalo National River. It seems that I can always find my peace there. It being located in the Ozark Mountains of Northern Arkansas and I being from […]
Walnut Ridge Celebrates the Town’s Musical Heritage with Beatles at the Ridge Festival on Sept. 18-19
Kimberly J. Williams, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism It started in September 1964. Four young men from Liverpool needed some rest and relaxation. It had been a stellar year for the guys – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. In August, the foursome, known worldwide as the Beatles, returned […]
Del Frisco’s Grille to Open Sept. 12
Del Frisco’s Grille, Little Rock’s newest eatery offering creative twists on American classics, will open Saturday, Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. in the Promenade at Chenal. “We are thrilled to open Del Frisco’s Grille in West Little Rock,” said Mark S. Mednansky, CEO of Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group. “Little Rock is a vibrant city with […]