Arkansas is celebrating October’s Family History Month with a variety of related activities, presentations, and a music festival that showcase the state’s diverse heritage and inspire us to research genealogy. Starting early in the month, Queen Wilhelmina State Park was the location for a genealogy seminar hosted by the Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives (SARA).…
Around Arkansas Southland Casino of West Memphis announced it will begin phasing out greyhound racing over a three-year period. Southland will spend these next few years rehoming their 1,200 racing greyhounds, so if you’ve always wanted a dog who is also a washed-up professional athlete, now is the time. National News Juul announced it…
It’s easy to forget that the Hogs were touchdown underdogs heading into Lexington. So why does a four-point loss at Kentucky, that went down to the wire, feel like the program took a few steps back after an open date and encouraging performance against A&M? Such is our plight, Hog fans: Seemingly one step forward,…
by Nate Olson Halfway through his second year, it’s hard to find a Chad Morris supporter. The Arkansas coach alarmed Hog fans with a 2-10 debut last year, but after securing a solid recruiting class, he calmed some nerves. He spent the offseason on the banquet circuit convincing fans his team would be better…
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, Oct. 17 What: 4:30 Thursday: Fuzzy Pumpkin Where: Rebel Kettle Brewing Co. When: 4:30 pm This Thursday, Rebel Kettle is unveiling its new seasonal beverage – the…
There is still time to submit your nominations for the inaugural Arkansas Influencers of the Year awards. In 2020, Arkansas Money & Politics will honor 25 leaders from across the state for their business and civic accomplishments. The 25 individuals will be featured in the January 2020 print edition and honored at a event that will…
Trying to find the perfect dress for an event is like finding the right color of self-tanner. You are never certain you got the right thing. Unless you shop with Betsy Parkinson Manning at Unveiled Bridal Collection. Manning has been a student of fashion since she graduated from college many years ago. The girl knows…
The first Trader Joe’s store in Little Rock is opening next week. Trader Joe’s has announced that the new location will be opening Oct. 22. The store will open at 9 a.m. that today for a grand opening celebration. This marks the first opening of a Trader Joe’s in Arkansas. Founded and…
A rising talent in the Arkansas country music scene has released a new music video. Mallory Everett, a country music star-in-the-making has released a music video for her song “My Bad.” The music video, directed by J.B. Lawrence, dropped Sunday, Oct. 13 on Everett’s official Facebook page. Hailing from northeastern Arkansas, Everett has…
It’s not only soup weather, but it’s comfort-food weather! I found this recipe online this weekend. I’m going to prepare it when I have a house full of people in a couple of weeks. I’ll do a good salad with my homemade Ranch dressing to go along with it. (Pioneer Woman has the best Ranch…
