A research project conducted at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Sequoyah National Research Center has yielded a new website that tracks the journey of Native Americans who traveled through Arkansas to Indian territory. The research project, entitled Journey of Survival: Indian Removal Through Arkansas, charts the path Native Americans took through Arkansas…
For this week’s Woman Wednesday, AY About You sits down with Justina Parker, founder of the blog We Belong. Parker is from Little Rock and currently resides in Maumelle. She holds a Bachelor’s of Professional Studies with a focus in Interdisciplinary Studies from Arkansas Tech University. “After landing a temp job at Heifer…
We’re a little early for International Sushi Day (June 18, 2021) or a little late, depending on how you view the sake glass. But this we know, it’s always a good day for sushi. Yesterday was a perfect afternoon for the yummies at Rock N Roll Sushi on Chenal Parkway. Sure, there’s a new…
Every now and again, we like to shake things up at AY About You. This week, AY Publisher Heather Baker is taking a new friend on the road with her for the latest Bucket List trip. And it’s going to be a trip to remember. Baker is taking KARK host Hilary Hunt with her…
I never really cared for brie until I started making this, but it tastes so good with the peach and balsamic flavors. For some extra protein, you can add small slices of fajita chicken. This makes for a great easy appetizer for any holiday. Ingredients Flatbread or naan 1 peach pitted and sliced…
For this week’s Taco Tuesday, AY About You is eating with Capo’s Tacos, one of the best taquerias in Hot Springs. When Joey Godoy opened Capo’s Tacos in 2018, he wanted to bring a new kind of restaurant experience to Hot Springs. He had sold his previous restaurant, the popular Bleu Monkey Grill, and…
In 2021, the Momentary will be hosting several new, exciting exhibitions. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience site-responsive installations as well as artwork that highlights the Black experience in the United States. From Feb. 13 through May 30, the Momentary will be the home for Sarah Cain: In Nature, an exhibition that features…
For this week’s Hometown Heroes, AY About You features Literacy Action of Central Arkansas. In Pulaski County, the low literacy rate, which indicates the number of people who cannot read beyond a 6th grade level, is 21%. Low literacy affects nearly every aspect of someone’s life, from finding a job to navigating the health…
Truth be told, I was not supposed to eat at Old Mill Pizza last Friday afternoon. The original plan was to check out a new food truck across the street, but as is sometimes the case with mobile eateries, they were a no-show. No-show? No problem. You might remember me touting the plethora of food…
In a few short years, Ashley McBryde has become one of the biggest stars to hit country music. The 37-year-old Arkansas native has blazed through the music charts, releasing critically-acclaimed songs and albums and has received some of the industry’s top honors. Now, she’s going to add another notch to her belt. McBryde…
