Little Rock is extending its coronavirus curfew according to city officials. Mayor Frank Scott Jr. announced that the city would be extending the curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Previously, the curfew was limited to 12-5 a.m. Scott announced the original curfew on March 16, and the curfew went into effective March 18…
As coronavirus rages through the United States, artists are stepping up to share their talents and bring a welcome dose of normalcy to people. One of these courageous artists is the Zac Dunlap Band. This Wednesday, the Zac Dunlap Band will be releasing a new song and music video. The song, entitled “God’s Love…
Social distancing and quarantines may have you feeling blue, as more and more days go by with us limiting our social interactions with each other. We scour the internet and social media for ideas of ways to keep busy and remain positive at home, but there’s only so much we can do ourselves. Fortunately, we…
If you’re a parent, chances are good that last week you inadvertently became a home-school teacher. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Arkansas, our schools are closed until at least April 17, leaving our children homebound for at least another month. If you’re fortunate enough to stay home with your sequestered kids, you’re probably scrambling…
Another segment of the Arkansas economy will be heavily impacted by coronavirus soon. All barber shops, beauty shops, nail salons and tattoo shops have been ordered to cease operations. According to Arkansas Department of Health Secretary Dr. Nate Smith, the move is designed to limit the transmission of the COVID-19 virus in these settings,…
The boredom is setting in. The monotony of going from the bedroom to the sofa (in your pajamas or yoga pants) is getting on your nerves. We are here to help. We asked our crack editorial team what they are watching to pass the time during #socialdistancing. Trust us. We are social distancing. And our…
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…
Turns out, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has a hook, line and sinker for social distancing — fishing. The Commission just announced that March 21-29 will be officially recognized as Free Fishing Week throughout the state, allowing anglers to fish without a license during this time. The decision comes amidst a climate of steep…
This is an ongoing list that will be updated as we receive information. If you know of a business that has adjusted hours or offers, please email kmcanulty@aymag.com Chamber of Commerce Conway Area Chamber of Commerce “Effectively immediately the Chamber building will be closed to the public. Our staff will continue to be available…
Our sister publication has gotten a new look! In 2019, AY About You magazine’s website got a revamp, and it was time for Arkansas Money & Politics to get the full treatment, as well. AMP has introduced a new, streamlined look for both its print and online products. The print magazine will feature…
