The Little Rock Zoo announced on Twitter that they have welcomed a baby gibbon, born on July 11. The newborn gibbon was born to Paddy and her mate, Jeepers. A name for the infant has not yet been released by the Little Rock Zoo. The Little Rock Zoo is one of only…
The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD®) recently recognized Chris Norwood, AIFD, CFD, vice president at Tipton & Hurst, with the Award for Distinguished Service to the Floral Industry. This award is presented to AIFD members who have made a significant contribution to the floral industry. The announcement was made July 7 during the Institute’s…
103.7 the Buzz and friends are getting you set for the upcoming football season with this year’s spectacular Countdown to Kickoff event. Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming Countdown to Kickoff, presented by Splash Car Wash and Mid South Oil Company. It’s all happening on July 28th at The Hall at 721 West…
AY About You will never miss an opportunity to shine a spotlight on women, and the December 2022 issue of our magazine is no exception. We want to hear from you — our readers — on who you think should make the cut. Be it a physician or pharmacist, nurse practitioner or CNA, if she…
After years of development, on Saturday, July 16, states will release a new National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number, 988, the shorthand number following the model emergency number 911. Also, all phone service providers must connect dialers to the lifeline if they use the 988. Maureen Iselin, National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention Spokesperson, says,…
At 5 p.m. EDT (4 p.m. CDT), President Biden will be releasing the first image from the James Webb Space Telescope. The next day, NASA, in partnership with the European Space Agency and Canadian Space Agency, will release more full-color images during a televised broadcast beginning at 10:30 a.m. EDT (9:30 a.m. CDT), Tuesday, July…
Hot Springs National Park, nestled in the heart of Arkansas, is one of only two national parks in America that will be in the “path of totality” for the April 2024 total eclipse of the sun. “That’s pretty cool,” says Bill Solleder, marketing director for Visit Hot Springs. “What better place to view this once-in-a-lifetime…
The American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading nonprofit organization devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, has named Carmen Hamilton-Parks as the development director for the Go Red for Women campaign for women’s health in Little Rock. Parks brings more than 30 years of healthcare and development experience to the role, which…
Sissy’s Log Cabin celebrated today the grand opening of its sixth storefront location in the Promenade at Chenal, bringing the well-known “Sissy’s Experience” to the expanding West Little Rock community. “The addition of our Promenade storefront provides West Little Rock shoppers with a jewelry buying destination that has been built with convenience in mind,”…
The entertainment in Arkansas never runs dry, especially when it comes to music. The weekend is full of live music all over the state, and AY About You has put together a list of venues to get your weekend plans started. Weekend Lineup at The Rev Room: July 9 RockTight Booking & 100.3 The Edge present…
