Although social distancing is the most effective measure to minimize the spread of COVID-19, some are finding it more difficult to practice than others. WalletHub conducted a study comparing the 50 states and District of Columbia across three key dimensions to determine where social distancing is most difficult. The following three key dimensions were evaluated…
By Joe David Rice Culinary enthusiasts find all sorts of especially notable goodies across Arkansas: apples, peaches, tomatoes, fried pies, barbecue, watermelon (both red- and yellow-meated), catfish and, of course, poultry. However, certain vocal foodies will claim the state’s signature dish is cheese dip — and they can present a convincing case. For…
By Janie Jones In October 2001, Morrilton authorities were doing aerial searches for cars they believed were sunk in the Arkansas River. A group of men had been reporting the cars stolen and then collecting the insurance money. Searching farther south, the police located a car submerged in the water about 200 feet out from…
By Dustin Jayroe P.D. Clarke, Italy “We are so thankful to be home, together and not in an apartment. I can swing open my back door and my kids can run out and play and just be happy. We have so much faith here as opposed to before, in a foreign country where we didn’t…
By Lauren McLemore, Madeline Burke and Dustin Jayroe Amid a pandemic, Arkansans persist. The last time the world stopped was on Sept. 11, 2001. A fateful day of terror that no American will ever forget. But it would be easy to argue that the past two months have been worse in a lot…
Last week we posted something lawyer/mom/chef Zara Wilkerson wrote concerning our pandemic situation. Today we are posting one of her recipes. There is nothing this woman CAN’T do. Follow her on Instagram @zaramadeit. She cooks from all ethnic cuisines, and her baking has received critical acclaim. Garlic Parmesan Oven Roasted Fries Ingredients: 3-5 large…
By Dustin Jayroe Photos Courtesy of Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Division of Parks and Tourism As the summer quickly approaches, many Arkansans will (should) be making plans to enjoy the best of what our “Natural” state has to offer. From fishing to hiking to birdwatching, there is something out there for…
Jackson County was Built on Rock ‘n’ Roll Story and Photos By Kenneth Heard The rockabilly musicians of the 1950s honed their skills playing in the honky-tonks and gin mills along U.S. 67 in northeast Arkansas, performing in front of raucous crowds and creating the sounds of generations to follow copied. Elvis…
By Dwain Hebda // Photos Courtesy of Arkansas Circus Arts In the timeless classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll paints a technicolor tale of a young girl who escapes her humdrum life by sliding down a rabbit hole into a world of fantasy and imagination. There, she meets colorful characters and has oversized…
Catfish City & BBQ Grill is closing up shop soon. The Little Rock restaurant announced that it will be closing in the next two weeks. In a Facebook post, Catfish City & BBQ Grill said that the restaurant has 30 days to vacate the building, which has reportedly been sold by its landlord. …
