Every year, Junior Achievement of Arkansas recognizes individuals who have supported academic excellence and worked to increase financial literacy education in the state. During its Legacy Award Luncheon, the organization spotlights individuals who have made an impact while raising funds to support Junior Achievement’s continued efforts. In 2020, Junior Achievement will be taking its…
Humankind’s history of space exploration is filled with memorable moments of triumph that will live on forever: Yuri Gargarin becoming the first person in space in 1961; Neil Armstrong’s “small step” in 1969. But there is also a moment is infamous as one of the most disastrous spaceflights of all time. On Jan. 28, 1986,…
The dog days of August may be behind us, but here at AY About You magazine, we can’t get enough of those cute pups! During August, we asked our readers to submit pictures of their dogs. We received some adorable pictures of dogs of all shapes and sizes. We couldn’t have done it without…
This Saturday, friends, families and well-wishers are gathering to celebrate Aaron Gamewell’s brave fight against cancer. Gamewell was diagnosed with cancer three years ago. A week after the diagnosis, he married his wife, Rene. Since that time, Aaron has fought against the disease lurking inside his body. Now, the cancer has spread throughout…
Check out the latest news from around Arkansas! Every day, we’ll bring you some of the best news bits from around the Internet. A taste of the South: Heather Baker and Carmen Rose feast at Cypress Social. There’s nothing like the thrill of experiencing a new restaurant and tasting its food for the first…
As students return to the University of Arkansas campus for the fall semester, another staple of the famed Dickson St. has reopened its doors: Dickson Street Bookshop. According to a post on Dickson Street Bookshop’s official Facebook page, as of Tuesday, Sept. 1, the business has reopened to the general public. The used…
“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” The quote is credited to a French writer in the 19th century, but I feel like it describes where we are now in 2020. Yes, the pandemic is the defining moment of the year, but from my vantage point, the show must go on. With…
Check out the latest news from around Arkansas! Every day, we’ll bring you some of the best news bits from around the Internet. New concerts scheduled at UA-Pulaski Tech theater. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of Arkansas’ cultural offerings have been canceled, leaving art patrons adrift. Now, the University of Arkansas-Pulaski…
It’s been a long time coming, but Little Rock’s Samantha’s Tap Room & Wood Grill has announced it is reopening to the public this month. The popular local eatery has been closed since March 17 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Samantha’s first day back is slated for Thursday, Sept. 10. The business posted…
Arkansas is filled with amazing people and places. Every day, AY About You magazine aims to celebrate the wonderful things that Arkansas has to offer, both in our print magazine and online platforms. We never cease to be astonished at the wealth of subjects to cover, whether it’s a hidden gem restaurant, a new…
