After months of debate, Jonesboro officials have voted to rename Johnson Avenue in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. State Police are investigating the death of Jeffery Scott Lueallen, 41 who died after running from Cross County Sheriff’s deputies. Lueallen’s cause of death is yet unknown. It appears that two Syrian civilians were…
Dustin McDaniel, attorney for Hunter Biden, filed a motion yesterday to withdraw from the paternity suit filed against him in Arkansas. A human skull was found at Sam’s Throne campsite in Newton County, authorities believe it to be linked to a missing woman’s truck found earlier in the same area. The Dow Jones Industrial…
The Piney Ridge Youth Treatment Center in Fayetteville has been cited for breaking federal rules against using chemical restraints on youth. A Little Rock man has been arrested for biting off the fingertips and earlobes of two employees at the Shell station on Rodney Parham road. Montana Governor Steve Bullock drops out of the…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but AY About You hopes to make it even more so for a few lucky readers. During our 25-day countdown to Christmas, we will be giving away one item per day from four different categories; home, wear, taste and pamper. From clothing to candles and jewelry to…
A full week of rain is forecasted, potentially disrupting travel during Thanksgiving week, which is predicted to be one of the busiest on record. Rebecca O’Donnell has been charged with the murder of Linda Collins-Smith, former Arkansas state senator. Ousted Papa John’s founder John Schnatter announces that, after eating 40 pizzas in a single…
It’s no secret of my love for the Christmas holiday. Sure, I like Thanksgiving and birthdays and Arbor Day is a ton of fun (my attempt at satire). But there’s just something about Christmas I find magical. To help celebrate the season we feature holiday decorating ideas with local florist, Tipton & Hurst, a holiday…
AY About You is concerned about the academic challenges our students face. We featured the struggle that Emily Brown has experienced with her children’s dyslexia in a recent issue. A internationally-known leader in dyslexia research will be speaking Monday night at an event for concerned families. Tim Conway, Ph. D. is a researcher and…
The PurSpirit Cannabis Clinic, Fayetteville’s second medical marijuana dispensary, opened yesterday afternoon. Governor Asa Hutchinson announced his support for the perpetuation of a half-cent sales tax that would otherwise expire in 2022. The ha’penny tax is meant to improve Arkansas roads and infrastructure, which Hutchinson means to continue maintaining and improving. Four were killed…
State inspectors find that 23 of Arkansas’ 114 high-risk dams are in poor condition and beyond their 50-year operational life. High-risk dams are any dam where failure can cause loss of life and massive property damage. Josh Mahony, the erstwhile Democratic challenger to Tom Cotton in the 2020 election, drops out of the race, two…
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery reported a drop in revenue compared to this time last year, citing a dearth of large jackpots as a potential cause. The Little Rock Education Association is currently holding a one-day strike, with hundreds of teachers, students and their families coming out as a show of support for the teachers’ union.…
