Dr. Whitney Holden, an instructor at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts (ASMSA), received the Innovative STEM Teacher Award from the National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools (NCSS). The Innovative STEM Teacher Award honors teachers who work for members of the NCSS that promote the mission of the institution and STEM…
I have been keeping an eye on Wicked Taco Factory, the fast-casual Mexican food establishment in the heart of downtown Little Rock for a few weeks now. The restaurant is still new, and I generally wait for a place to work out the kinks before checking it out. But for whatever reason, I deemed last…
The head Hog has tested positive for COVID-19. According to the University of Arkansas, head football coach Sam Pittman received a positive result on a PCR test on Sunday. In a video interview, he said that he was informed at 6:30 a.m. on Monday that he had tested positive and went to be re-tested.…
An Oregon man has been arrested and charged with an Arkansas murder that has been open since 2004. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) announced that William Alama Miller, 44, has been arrested for the murder of Rebekah Gould. The Cottage, Grove, Ore. resident was arrested on Saturday, Nov. 7, in Lane County, Oregon by…
So the election is behind us (sort of), you’re back at work (well, maybe), but this we know is fact: Thanksgiving is in 2 ½ weeks, and you have cooking to do. The problem is that the humans in your house need to be fed between now and then. What’s a person to do?…
My favorite thing this week is Aromatique! Everybody wants the smells of the holidays in their homes, and it’s definitely time to get in the spirit. In fact, my Christmas tree just went up last week! Aromatique definitely hooked me up with the best scents of the season. They sent me gingerbread potpourri, which…
For this week’s Hometown Heroes, AY About You talks to Canopy NWA, Arkansas’ only refugee resettlement agency. Nearly five years ago, a group of people came together in Northwest Arkansas to discuss how they could advocate for refugees in their community. “At the end of 2015, at the height of the media’s coverage…
For today’s Made in Arkansas, AY About You takes a sip of JR’s Kombucha, the probiotic tea that is served in more than 50 stores in Northwest Arkansas. Mandy Warren first tried kombucha shortly after moving to Fayetteville in 2006. In chiropractic school, she had become familiar with nutrition and how to lead a…
Going Farm Fresh: Heather Baker and Hilary Hunt Chow Down at the Root Cafe Another month, another Bucket List! Throughout November, AY Publisher Heather Baker will be tracking down the restaurants with the best farm fresh food. It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it! As always, the latest issue of AY…
With temperatures dropping, many folks are still looking to literally dine out by utilizing the outdoor space at many restaurants. Fortunately, several establishments have stepped up with various options like heaters, fire pits, and individual-use blankets. That said, patrons are highly encouraged to dress appropriately, as these warming devices can only do so much and…
