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…
The Department of Health announced that the Arkansas patient previously reported as possibly infected with the novel coronavirus is not actually infected. It turns out the patient just has whooping cough or something. Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott promoted his one-cent sales tax increase yesterday. The increase accounts for $50 million in annual revenue, city…
The Walton Family Foundation awarded a $20 million grant to Phillips County for the Delta Heritage Trail. Upon completion, the 85-mile biking and pedestrian trail will be one of the longest in Arkansas, linking Lexa and Arkansas City. Governor Hutchinson announced that Arkansas will consider entering President Trump’s new block grant Medicaid program. The grant…
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, Jan. 30 What: Panel Discussion with The Rep: Ann Where: Clinton School of Public Service When: 12-1 p.m. Elizabeth Ashley, a Tony Award-winner, will be portraying Ann…
The Arkansas Department of Health reported that a patient in the state is currently undergoing tests for coronavirus. The Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs took in two Floridian white tigers, named Luna and Remington. U.S. Border Security discovered a 4,309 foot tunnel running from Tijuana, Mexico to San Diego. The smuggling tunnel,…
