A full week of rain is forecasted, potentially disrupting travel during Thanksgiving week, which is predicted to be one of the busiest on record. Rebecca O’Donnell has been charged with the murder of Linda Collins-Smith, former Arkansas state senator. Ousted Papa John’s founder John Schnatter announces that, after eating 40 pizzas in a single…
It’s no secret of my love for the Christmas holiday. Sure, I like Thanksgiving and birthdays and Arbor Day is a ton of fun (my attempt at satire). But there’s just something about Christmas I find magical. To help celebrate the season we feature holiday decorating ideas with local florist, Tipton & Hurst, a holiday…
AY About You is concerned about the academic challenges our students face. We featured the struggle that Emily Brown has experienced with her children’s dyslexia in a recent issue. A internationally-known leader in dyslexia research will be speaking Monday night at an event for concerned families. Tim Conway, Ph. D. is a researcher and…
The PurSpirit Cannabis Clinic, Fayetteville’s second medical marijuana dispensary, opened yesterday afternoon. Governor Asa Hutchinson announced his support for the perpetuation of a half-cent sales tax that would otherwise expire in 2022. The ha’penny tax is meant to improve Arkansas roads and infrastructure, which Hutchinson means to continue maintaining and improving. Four were killed…
State inspectors find that 23 of Arkansas’ 114 high-risk dams are in poor condition and beyond their 50-year operational life. High-risk dams are any dam where failure can cause loss of life and massive property damage. Josh Mahony, the erstwhile Democratic challenger to Tom Cotton in the 2020 election, drops out of the race, two…
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery reported a drop in revenue compared to this time last year, citing a dearth of large jackpots as a potential cause. The Little Rock Education Association is currently holding a one-day strike, with hundreds of teachers, students and their families coming out as a show of support for the teachers’ union.…
The Little Rock Education Association announces a one-day strike will take place this Thursday. Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas to open $133 million expansion in Rogers. Arkansas’ U.S. Representative Rick Crawford is temporarily giving up his seat on the House Intelligence Committee, citing his replacement’s extensive legal experience. The BBC announces that it will broadcast…
Holiday House continues today at the Statehouse Convention Center. Head over between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m for general shopping or grab a loved one for date night and join the Junior League of Little Rock for Jingle and Mingle 6 p.m to 9 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here. What:…
The fun continues today at Junior League of Little Rock’s Holiday House! Purchase Holiday House Tickets Here What: Private Shopping When: Thursday, November 7 | 9:00 a.m. – noon Cost: General Admission $35 Have you had your shopping list made since October 1st? If so, this limited admission event is the place to go and get…
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a ruling against an Arkansas anti-loitering law, agreeing that it unconstitutionally targets panhandlers. Little Rock teachers and student supporters stage walk-ins, arriving to school buildings together before class in protest of the State Board of Education. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Sitt commutes 527 non-violent offenders, resulting in…
