The professionals of the vast landscape of healthcare are responsible for so much of what goes into our quality of life today. Whether it be a routine annual check-up, an appointment while we are under the weather or assistance with a chronic condition, our healthcare professionals are to thank for keeping us on our feet.…
by Dan McFadden Breathe in, breathe out. Repeat. The rhythm is a constant, subconscious function of the human body. According to the Cleveland Clinic, the normal respiratory rate (number of breaths per minute) for the average resting adult is 12 to 20 breaths. That’s around 23,040 breaths per day if you’re counting. With lungs…
by Jon Walker | Photos by Jamison Mosley Arkansas farmers have endured one of the cruelest summers imaginable and the season is not over, yet. Water, the very resource that has kept the Natural State green throughout history, has become the enemy with record rainfalls this year. Beginning in late May (and coinciding with…
by Mark Carter | Photos Courtesy of the University of Arkansas For Hogs, Cautious Optimism With a Little Extra Caution Begrudge not those Hog fans hungry for a second helping of caution for their plate of cautious optimism as the Razorbacks prepare for another run through the SEC gauntlet. Caution, because, well, 2-10 on…
by Joe David Rice In a typical year, Arkansas farmers grow about 40 million pounds of watermelons. While many of these melons are shipped to other states, there’s no question that we love our watermelons. Not only are they tasty, watermelons are an amazingly healthy food. In addition to providing Vitamins A, B6, and…
by Janie Jones Need a Refresher? Here’s Part 1 of Murder Mystery: The Pistol Packing Preacher In the early 1930s, a rivalry between two preachers, Joseph Jeffers and Dale Crowley, resulted in violent confrontations between their opposing factions. This series of incidents, known as the “Jonesboro Church Wars,” led to one of the ministers being tried…
by Mark Carter | Photos courtesy of Arkansas Game and Fish Commission For many Arkansans, state wildlife officers are the guys you call when see a wildlife violation or a poacher. Arkansas wildlife officers — whose colleagues in other states are known as game wardens or conservation officers — are state law-enforcement officers with full…
by Tracy Courage // Photography Courtesy of Oxford American Music lovers have much to look forward to this month as the Oxford American (OA) Concert Series kicks off its 2019-20 season at South on Main in Little Rock, with a line-up of music spanning folk, blues, jazz and country, all celebrating the American South. Up…
by Dustin Jayroe Festivals bring us together. Whether we have differences in politics, sports teams or pizza toppings, the polarizing elements of social media and this generation can be remedied with the all-inclusive festivals. And when they are in a small town, a part of utopia opens up. This month, there are a number…
by Greg Graham \ Photos Provided by Washed Ashore Exhibit When visiting the Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea exhibit at the Clinton Presidential Center, one is struck by the colorful sculptures and 3-D art of ocean life. Approach the displays for a closer look, though, and you will find those pieces of art…
