Arkansas State University has named a new athletics director to lead the Red Wolves. Tom Bowen is taking the reins of A-State’s athletics department, succeeding Terry Mohajir in the role. Mohajir departed A-State in February 2021 to take the role of vice president and director of athletics for the University of Central Florida. …
For this week’s Woman Wednesday, AY About You sits down with Dr. Amanda Bledsoe. Originally from Atkins, Bledsoe graduated from Atkins High School and from the University of Central Arkansas. After receiving her bachelor’s degree, Bledsoe went to Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, Kansas before returning to Arkansas in 2005. She has been…
Here at AY Magazine, we get up early to bring you the best news and stories from around Arkansas. We always get a good breakfast, but this month, we’re taking it to the next level with the Pancakes and French Toast Bucket List. AY Publisher Heather Baker and KARK host Hilary Hunt are on…
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. Minute Man holds a…
Minute Man is expanding its presence in Arkansas, adding a “Space Shuttle Café” mobile restaurant. The restaurant chain has converted a DC-3 airplane, which saw World War II service, into the mobile restaurant. The airplane is reportedly the only road-worthy DC-3 airplane licensed for street use, and in the 1990s, it was redesigned based…
Jonesboro will soon be getting its first Chipotle restaurant. According to Haag Brown Commercial Real Estate, the popular restaurant chain is building a prototype restaurant with a drive-thru. The Chipotle location will be located in front of the Kroger Marketplace on Caraway Road. Haag Brown Commercial principal Joshua Brown said that he contacted…
Who doesn’t love a good, juicy street taco? I sure do! This week’s Taco Tuesday is centered around Tacos Atilano, a food truck serving spectacular street tacos to the people of Central Arkansas . I’m a sucker for brisket tacos, and when I saw “Suadero (beef brisket)” on the menu, I knew what I…
Flex your maker muscles this spring and summer at the Scott Family Amazeum with a new program for adults and teens. What are maker muscles? You’ve had them since childhood, and like most muscles, they don’t get enough exercise now that you’re older. We’re talking about creativity and curiosity. Maker muscles are not “muscles”…
We typically only have a recipe on Mondays unless there is something you really need to prepare. This is it. It’s a social media sensation. If you’re not on TikTok, the social media app that your kids are on, you’re really missing some things that aren’t wacky dances. Like this recipe. This recipe has gone…
A hub for art and eccentric entrepreneur ventures, Northwest Arkansas is no stranger to living outside the box. Popping nightlifes, trendy downtowns and a focus on locally sourced goods and products, NWA has become the destination to visit in Arkansas. Gourmet and new twists on food/dining are a highlight of Northwest Arkansas and what…
