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…
An Oregon man has been arrested and charged with an Arkansas murder that has been open since 2004. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) announced that William Alama Miller, 44, has been arrested for the murder of Rebekah Gould. The Cottage, Grove, Ore. resident was arrested on Saturday, Nov. 7, in Lane County, Oregon by…
The lights I’m talking about are the ones that will wow you in Bentonville. The camera is the one I used to shoot the cover. And the action, well, it’s from the people who are driving to Northwest Arkansas to see the spectacular North Forest Trail, part of the fantastic Crystal Bridges Museum of American…
Five local businesses were recognized by the Little Rock Regional Chamber with its Small Business Impact Awards. The Small Business Impact Awards were established in 2019 to highlight local small businesses and other organizations for their innovation and contributions to the Little Rock community. Heather Baker, Publisher of AY Media Group was emcee…
Katherine Blackmon Carroll is the owner and managing attorney of the Law Offices of Katherine E. Blackmon, which is a trauma-informed family law firm with an emphasis on helping clients navigate difficult times with empathy and expertise. Carroll earned her bachelor of arts from Southern Methodist University and her Juris Doctorate from the University of…
2020 has been a rough year, making an impact far and wide. Now, the coronavirus pandemic is even making a dent in the Christmas celebrations. One of Little Rock’s most iconic holiday events has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. The Big Jingle Jubilee Holiday Parade has been canceled for 2020. The Little…
AY Media Group staff writer Katie Zakrzewski has received the Edward L. Whitbeck Memorial Award, which goes to the top (valedictorian) graduating Senior at UA Little Rock. Katie is passionate about making change in her community, and lending a hand wherever one is needed. A North Little Rock native, Zakrzewski decided to attend UA…
Day-in and day-out, the Gaines House works to ensure that women are taken care off, providing adult homeless women who have disabilities with a living residence as they prepare for independent living. Since 1967, the nonprofit has been committed to supporting women and improving conditions for those with mental, physical and behavioral health disabilities. …
Click here to submit your 2020 fall event to AY About You magazine. It’s time for fall fever! The weather is cooling down in Arkansas, and there are tons of fun events and activities while also following CDC guidelines and social distancing requirements. No matter what your interest, there is something bound to entertain…
Start practicing your “Opa!” shouts because one of Little Rock’s best festivals is coming back in 2020. While this year has seen the cancellation of many traditions, the International Greek Food Festival will not be stopped. Now in its 36th edition, the festival is scheduled to be held Oct. 23-Oct. 24. According to AY…
