Remember that dumb rain we’ve been having? And then the silly temperature that drops? Well, I am not having it. I am protesting and eating grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup over here by myself (well, my husband is here) while I #socialdistance. Pro tip: Don’t use canned tomato soup. Do this one instead. Second…
by Dwain Hebda Laurie Jernigan’s voice is bright as she makes small talk on a rare sunny day in March. Like many people, she’s confining herself to her home during these opening weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, sharing the space with her husband, her 13-year-old grandson and trying not to think about the virus possibly…
Local businesses are facing difficult times in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Due to transmission concerns, businesses have been forced to close in many cases, limiting their revenue potential if not shutting them down completely. One organization is working to ensure that Northwest Arkansas businesses can survive the coronavirus crisis. SupportLocalNWA.com is an…
The readers of AY About You have made their voices heard in a record-setting way this month, casting more than 145,000 votes on the annual AY’s Best Of competition. Now, the voting “booths” have closed, and the only thing left is tallying the results. Thousands of preliminary votes were tallied up in February which…
Arkansas PBS, the only statewide public media network, is airing “Arkansas AMI” in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Education’s Division Elementary and Secondary Education in response to the mandatory school closures amid the coronavirus pandemic. “The Arkansas PBS and ADE collaboration to support districts and families is a win for everyone during these unprecedented…
You never need an excuse to whip up today’s recipe. It is the most requested recipe we have ever gotten at aymag.com. It has a secret ingredient called Tiger Sauce. Have you heard of it? It’s in the aisle with the hot sauces and ketchups and other things. Because it’s just that. It’s a combo…
A Little Rock monument of more than 30 years is set to expire. The Little Rock Club will close permanently on March 31. The announcement of the decision to close came on Friday in a message to the club’s membership, sent from president Ray Dillon. “It is with deep regret that I announce…
State parks around Arkansas remain open during the coronavirus pandemic, providing a place of respite for those who have been cooped up in their homes. Offering a wide range of activities, including hiking, fishing, nature watching and more, the Arkansas State Parks can give weary people a chance to get outside and gain some exercise.…
As the cases of the novel coronavirus continue to rise in Arkansas and around the country, the roots to our slippers and couches plunge deeper. We’re stocked up on food and toiletries. We’re taking the necessary precautions with social distancing, looking out for ourselves and our neighbors. But, selfishly, we’re also a little bored. …
Thursday was supposed to be Opening Day of the Major League Baseball season. While it isn’t a national holiday iIt should be), it is celebrated with exuberance in the Olson House. We don’t agree on our favorite teams, but we do all love baseball. Daddy and J.D. root for the Cubs (Dad loves the Yankees,…
