Living in Arkansas, there are endless options for outdoor adventures to get out and explore. But what if you could take an outdoor adventure right from inside your home? With the narrowing entertainment and education options brought on by COVID-19 right now, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is providing online edutainment for Arkansans. Stay…
With a global pandemic raging, it is easy to lose track of time and forget even some of the most important events – like Easter! This week, we are celebrating Easter, and traditionally, a big family meal is a major part of gathering together to celebrate this important day. As restaurants are closed for sit-down…
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of anxiety for our students. Arkansas schools have been closed for almost a month now, and will not be opening back up again this semester. And while it is all too easy for many to feel down, a high school student in Conway is making the most of…
Workers at Arkansas Children’s were treated to a surprise last week when 222 boxes of pizza from Damgoode Pies and U.S. Pizza Co. showed up on the hospital’s doorstep. And while plenty of local businesses have been responsible for donating meals to medical workers during this pandemic, the name on the card for this special…
In a time where print media is largely on the decline, AY About You continues to ditch the trend and amass growth. According to its 2019 Circulation Verification Council audit, AY‘s readership increased to 181,975 readers per month last year, a 30,000 person increase over 2018. This increase in the 2019 calendar year notches…
As much has been made of the financial impacts that the spread of COVID-19 has caused, another important aspect of this historic moment in time should not be forgotten: The connection between the novel coronavirus and mental health. This is not to say that the symptoms of the virus itself have any effect on…
We’ve spoken before about Arkansas’ native country music artists, but Jenee Fleenor, the violin virtuoso from Springdale, Arkansas recently broke new ground at the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards. Although, it might be more appropriate to instead say she broke through a certain glass ceiling at the last CMA awards, becoming the first woman to…
Local businesses are facing difficult times in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Due to transmission concerns, businesses have been forced to close in many cases, limiting their revenue potential if not shutting them down completely. One organization is working to ensure that Northwest Arkansas businesses can survive the coronavirus crisis. SupportLocalNWA.com is an…
By Angela Forsyth | Photos By Jamison Mosley Fumbling for glasses in the middle of the night, holding a menu as far as your arms will reach, squinting to read street signs. If any of these scenarios sound familiar, you’re in good company. Millions of people in the United States are completely dependent on…
These are some trying times, aren’t they? Normally in April, we at AY About You are getting the boat ready for lake season, at the garden center getting our spring annuals and dining al fresco at our favorite restaurants. But the COVID-19 pandemic has put everyone’s plans on hold. Everyone’s. We are saddened and anxious…
