For the first time in almost 800 years, two planets will align almost perfectly this month to form what many are referring to as the “Christmas Star.” We’ve been no stranger to history this year — cue cliche remarks about the pandemic, the election, and everything in between. So it seems only fair that…
Get to Know…AY’s Best of 2020 The time has nearly arrived for all of our faithful readers to nominate and vote on the recipients of AY’s Best of 2021 honor. But before we get ahead of ourselves in that regard, we wanted to bring you a little something special this time around — a way…
‘Tis My Season: From Publisher Heather Baker My favorite saint is Nicholas. Deer season for me means red noses, not bullseyes. I could go on, but suffice it to say I’ve never met a Christmas I didn’t like; my tree is put up and my halls decked well before Thanksgiving every year. (And if it…
In 2021, we will celebrate a new year of AY’s Best statewide awards, powered by AY Media Group. We are sharing a new program and details about the components with all of our business partners that will help ensure the validity of the contest and offer more to the residents of Arkansas and…
For this week’s Hometown Heroes, AY About You sits down with Eric Gilmore, executive director of Immerse Arkansas. Gilmore, who has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is aware of the needs of foster kids firsthand. Shortly after getting married, his wife became a case worker…
The Hogs are pulling together for a good cause. On Tuesday, Nov. 24, the Arkansas Razorbacks will be holding a drive-thru food drive at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the food drive is aimed at helping Northwest Arkansas food pantries ahead of the holidays. During the…
Guys, put away your trimmers and razors for November. It’s No Shave November! This year, Arkansas Urology is getting in on the fun, with its own Beard Bracket Challenge. Arkansas Urology is inviting men from across the state to take pictures of their beards and submit them online for a chance to win a…
The University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College Foundation (UA-PTCF) is turning the tables on the COVID-19 pandemic. The foundation is launching the Diamond Chef Gives Back initiative, which aims to provide relief for restaurants and the hospitality industries. UA-Pulaski Technical College Foundation recognized that the restaurant and hospitality industries, which are typically the industries…
Walmart will be helping to feed millions of American families this Thanksgiving. In 2020, Walmart is partnering with Ibotta, Campbell’s, Butterball and Coca-Cola to provide nutritious meals for families around the nation. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many families will likely be facing financial constraints, and these companies are aiming to provide some help.…
Five students at Little Rock Central High School earned perfect scores on the ACT college admissions exam. The Little Rock School District announced on Monday, Nov. 9 that Alex Borengasser, Deniz Erdag, Kathleen Jackson, Samuel Lu and Joseph Park each scored a 36 on the exam. This marks the first time five students from…
