There’s rarely a dull moment in the Little Rock music scene thanks to a bevy of great venues and homegrown acts. One of the highlights for music lovers in the capital city is the Oxford American’s concert series, which brings notable musicians to the South on Main stage. In February, Little Rock will get…
As part of its restructuring plan, the Little Rock School District vacated all non-certified positions at Hall High School, McClellan High School, J.A. Fair High and Rockefeller Elementary, requiring all non-teaching employees at those schools re-apply for fewer jobs next year. The Arkansas labor department fined Wild River Country nearly $6,000 for violating child labor…
An Arkansas son has made it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. On Wednesday, Jan. 15, Cliff Harris finally made the cut into the Canton hall. Harris has been elected to the hall as part of the Centennial Slate for the Class of 2020. He is one of 10 “Seniors,” who played 25…
Cruising through East Village, it’s hard to miss it. With a bright mural, Fidel & Co. certainly stands out. Pretty soon, it’s going to be a stand-out feature for its coffee! While Fidel & Co. opened last December, it is gearing up for its grand opening later this week. On Friday, Jan. 17, the…
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. 16 What: 4:30 Thursday! Campfire Pastries, Whole Lotta Rosé Where: Rebel Kettle Brewing Co. When: 4:30-10 p.m. This Thursday, get ready for a double beer release,…
Recognizing that America’s obesity epidemic has hit police officers particularly hard, the Conway Police Department introduced a new health and wellness initiative for its officers. Hot Springs residents and Oklahoma State University alumni Kayleen and Larry Ferguson donated $50 million to their alma mater. The university plans on using the donation to transform and update…
After making the journey all the way to Conway to try out some sandwiches, AY Publisher Heather Baker and KARK host DJ Williams have returned to Little Rock this week for the second stop on the Sandwich Bucket List tour. The second stop will be to a spot that may be a familiar name…
Don your finest dress or your sharpest suit and prepare to get swept up in the fantasy. Around Valentine’s Day, there is always one constant in Little Rock. It’s not the flowers and candy, although those play a part. It’s something else, and it’s just as sweet. Every year, the Ronald McDonald House…
The Yell County Sheriff’s Department charged four young men with the shooting deaths of multiple cattle around the Centerville area. Harley Stuffelebean (18), of Altus, Darren Steele (18), of Delaware, Dalton Henry (18) and Kaleb Kirchoff (18) both of Dardanelle, were booked for Cruelty to Animals and Criminal Mischief. Over 40 Arkansas counties remain wrapped…
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…
