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, Feb. 13 What: 2nd Annual Petit & Keet Galentine’s Day Dinner Where: Petit & Keet When: 4-10 p.m. Assemble your girl squad and head out for a Galentine’s…
The FDA recently approved Palforzia, a drug treatment for childhood peanut allergies. Researchers at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital were instrumental in developing the treatment that works by desensitizing children with peanut proteins over time. Ten Arkansans died of the flu last week, bringing this season’s total to 46. Senator Bernie Sanders won the New…
Due to flu-related absenteeism, the Little Rock School District is closed for the first two days this week. The City of Little Rock also decided to close and sanitize community centers during this period. Several Arkansas state lawmakers announce their support for presidential candidate Joe Biden. Rep. Jamie Scott of North Little Rock said Biden…
Brides may be racing to find new wedding venues in the wake of a popular Little Rock event space’s closing. Noah’s Event Venue has closed its Little Rock location at 21 Rahling Circle. The sudden closure comes in the wake of financial difficulties and accusations of fraud against the Utah-based Noah Corporation. According…
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott expanded on the potential for his proposed additional one-cent sales tax, which would account for an annual $50 million revenue increase. Scott hopes the additional funds will help revitalize Little Rock’s parks, War Memorial stadium and the zoo. Some may recall the trend of mini pig ownership a few years…
This February marks Heather Baker’s three year anniversary with AY Media Group, the home of AY Magazine, Arkansas Money & Politics and Arkansas Mental Health Guide. “Coming into such an established publication that Vicki Vowell had been working on for almost 30 years was such an inspiration,” Baker says. “It’s a well-known name, a…
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, Feb. 6 What: Brown Bag Lunch Lecture with Mayor Frank Scott Jr. Where: Old State House Museum When: 12-1 p.m. Mayor Frank Scott Jr. is the featured…
UAMS opened its long-awaited Ronald McDonald Family Room last week. The Mcdonald House-funded space allows multiple families to stay in the hotel while their newborn is cared for in the NICU. Lionel Morris died in an altercation with Conway police after Morris attempted to rob a HARPS. Officers who tasered Morris said he became unresponsive,…
As of this week, 36 Arkansans have died from the flu. Additionally, 23 school districts closed for a few days so far this season, including Cabot, Lonoke and various schools around Little Rock. Area schools report student infection rates up to 20-30%, the highest in recent memory. The American Lung Association gave Arkansas several…
The Department of Finance and Revenue reported that Arkansans wagered more than $705,000 on the Super Bowl last Sunday. All sports betting took place at Arkansas’ three casinos, Oaklawn in Hot Springs, Southland in West Memphis and Pine Bluff’s Saracen Annex. All 134 state revenue offices will start issuing Real ID cards, up from the…
