By Julie Craig A husband and wife team celebrates a decade of home building in central Arkansas with the perfect mix of construction, project management and design. 2020 is the year Hines Homes hits a decade in business, and Kelly and Brandon Hines couldn’t be more thrilled. A husband and wife team of…
No one knows more about the best places to grab a bite than readers of AY About You. It’s why we dedicate so much of our book each month to showcasing all the culinary crafts Arkansas has to offer. That’s why we’ve turned to our readers again for this second annual AY Readers’ Restaurant Poll.…
By Dwain Hebda // Photos By Jamison Mosley Gardening is good on many levels. It’s great exercise, it’s terrific for family bonding, and it improves the look and health of your local ecosystem, particularly if you pay attention to plants that attract pollinators. It’s not overwhelmingly expensive and is a fine source of stress…
By Nic Williams Ingredients 4 boneless pork chops (about 3/4 of an inch thick) 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs, beaten 1.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard 8 oz panko bread crumbs 1/4 cup peanut oil (or another neutral-flavored oil such as vegetable oil) Kosher salt Pepper 1 lemon, cut into wedges Fresh flat-leaf parsley (also called…
Brooke Wells is the most famous Arkansan you’ve probably never heard of. Wells has more than one million followers on Instagram, her social media platform of choice, and also has big numbers on Twitter and Facebook. But Wells isn’t simply famous for being famous. Story By Jeremy Peppas / Photos Courtesy of Brooke Wells An influencer? Yes…
By Arkansas Game and Fish Commission The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission plays an important role in keeping the Natural State true to its name. During the last 100 years, the agency has overseen the protection, conservation and preservation of various species of fish and wildlife in Arkansas. An essential part of ensuring…
Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie Everyone knows the city of Stuttgart for its ducks, its rice and its Mack’s (Prairie Wings). But there’s another magnet within the town, one that pays tribute to the county’s rich and legendary heritage. The Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie was created in 1974 by lifelong…
By Lauren McLemore Benton’s own McElroy Tops & Floors is well known for its more than 4,000 square feet showroom and beautiful countertops and floors, but the business is built on a lot more than just power tools and granite. The staff at the family-owned company, run by brothers Scott and Glenn…
By Lauren McLemore For the average person, the gift of hearing is an everyday privilege that often goes unacknowledged. But for many, being able to hear clearly can be life-changing in a variety of ways. Little Rock Audiology Clinic has been serving those with hearing needs in Arkansas since its founding in 1991,…
If you step onto the eighth floor of the Simmons Tower in downtown Little Rock, you may think you’ve been transported to a Silicon Valley technology startup. At Apptegy, the walls are painted bright colors, fridges are stocked with LaCroix, and breakfast is served every morning at 7:30 a.m. From the outside, Apptegy HQ might…
