After five years of tax delinquency, central Arkansas water park Wild River Country is going up for auction. The auction takes place at Simmons Bank Arena, bidding starts at the $282,000 currently owed. Little Rock police arrested three kids for making apparently false threats toward Sylvan Hills High School. The threats prompted a school closing…
AY About You Magazine has your complete guide to Arkansas’ music scene. This weekend, go see Alvin Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory, Mary Wilson and more. Around Little Rock Friday 2/14 Mandy McBryde & Brent LaBeau/ The Undercroft, E Capitol Ave & Scot St./ 8-10/ $10 Local singer-songwriter Mandy McBryde, joined by frequent collaborator Brent LaBeau bring…
Def Leppard will be “Bringin’ On the Heartbreak” in Arkansas later this year. The band that made pouring sugar on people a thing will be performing at Simmons Bank Arena on Friday, October 2, at 7 p.m. Even better – they’re bringing some special friends with them. ZZ Top will be touring with the…
Consumers looking to see the latest and greatest in home design and construction will have a treasure trove of exciting exhibitions and more this weekend. Starting Saturday, the 68th Annual Home Show, presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Little Rock, will highlight the newest trends in remodeling, home building and interior design in…
Sherwood high school Sylvan Hills closed its campus today after threats against the school were posted on social media. The US Census Bureau is running a hiring blitz today in downtown Little Rock. They’re looking for seven part-time supervisors for census takers, pay is competitive and hours are flexible. See here for details. The Hubei…
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, Feb. 13 What: 2nd Annual Petit & Keet Galentine’s Day Dinner Where: Petit & Keet When: 4-10 p.m. Assemble your girl squad and head out for a Galentine’s…
The FDA recently approved Palforzia, a drug treatment for childhood peanut allergies. Researchers at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital were instrumental in developing the treatment that works by desensitizing children with peanut proteins over time. Ten Arkansans died of the flu last week, bringing this season’s total to 46. Senator Bernie Sanders won the New…
Video by Josh Throne // Photos by Kellie McAnulty Break out your best fake Italian accent and let’s start checking restaurants off the AY Magazine Pasta Bucket List. This month, AY Publisher Heather Baker and KARK host DJ Williams are going through the list and showing viewers some of the best spots to get pasta…
Bid au revoir to one of Little Rock’s French restaurants. La Madeleine, located at 12210 W. Markham Drive in west Little Rock, has permanently closed its doors. The restaurant’s website has a graphic that reads, “Permanently Closed. Merci and Au Revoir!” The Little Rock location is one of more than 80 La Madeleine…
As a high school junior in 2014 at North Little Rock, Laura Leigh Turner made a memorable turn as Fiona in a production of “Shrek, the Musical.” Observers noted then Turner had the chops to be a star. Blessed with both a stage presence and a dynamic voice, it was just a matter of time…
