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. 20 What: Brown Bag Lunch Lecture: The Two Herbert Dentons Where: Old State House Museum When: 12-1 p.m. Little Rock native Herbert Denton Jr. was a…
The Russellville City Council plans to vote on a proposed ordinance prohibiting sales of recreational marijuana in the city. This is apparently a preliminary, preventative ordinance, only coming into effect in case the state votes to legalize recreational use of cannabis. Either way, addressing an issue that does not yet exist is definitely a great…
Early voting starts today in Arkansas. Check here for information on registration and absentee ballots, and if you live in Pulaski County, see here for a list of early voting locations. The Harvest House of Cannabis opened today, becoming Little Rock’s first medical marijuana dispensary. The Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy in response to…
A federal court of appeals upheld the lower court’s ruling that Arkansas’ work-requirement for Medicaid benefits was “arbitrary and capricious.” Governor Asa Hutchinson hopes that the U.S. Supreme Court will review the ruling. 18,000 Arkansans lost Medicaid benefits after the state instituted the work requirement, their future is unclear. Presidential hopeful/former New York City mayor…
After five years of tax delinquency, central Arkansas water park Wild River Country is going up for auction. The auction takes place at Simmons Bank Arena, bidding starts at the $282,000 currently owed. Little Rock police arrested three kids for making apparently false threats toward Sylvan Hills High School. The threats prompted a school closing…
Sherwood high school Sylvan Hills closed its campus today after threats against the school were posted on social media. The US Census Bureau is running a hiring blitz today in downtown Little Rock. They’re looking for seven part-time supervisors for census takers, pay is competitive and hours are flexible. See here for details. The Hubei…
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…
