Congratulations to Women’s Own Worth on its fifth annual WOWapalooza! The event, held at the Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock, was a smashing success. Event organizers hoped to raise $80,000 to support victims of domestic violence. At last count, they had raised over $90,0000 which will be used to increase awareness of domestic violence and…
One Little Rock native is bringing home the gold. Mattie Hatcher won a gold medal today in the team equestrian jumping event at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires. Mattie competed as part of the North American team. During the event, Mattie rode on a horse named Santa Rosa Valerie and was riding…
Every morning, Stacey McAdoo goes to work at Little Rock Central High School to teach communications, but she got a serious surprise in October when she arrived at work. McAdoo was recently recognized as the 2019 Arkansas Teacher of the Year. Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) Commissioner Johnny Key honored McAdoo during a presentation.…
If you’ve been following the before/after of Larry West Jr’s. of L West Jr Designs, work on the home of AY publisher Heather Baker, it’s time to learn more about the flooring. Flooring can be artwork, or it be a blank canvas. West likes to create interest when he lays a floor. In the case of…
It’s that time of year! Get ready for Runway for the Cure, which is coming up next week. Lisa Fischer and Chris Kane of KATV will serve as the emcees for Runway for the Cure, which benefits Susan G. Komen Arkansas. We are proud to tell you that Vicki Vowell, founder and CEO of AY Magazine,…
Penny and John Burkhalter were faced with a difficult decision during what should have been the most joyful time in their lives. Four months into her second pregnancy, Penny noticed a small, palpable lump during a self-exam and began to worry. Almost immediately, the couple agreed Penny would seek counsel from her physician. During the…
Out for Life The U.S. has the highest population of incarcerated individuals in the world, and Arkansas has the fourth highest imprisonment rate of all 50 states. Recidivism greatly impacts these numbers; however, there are several programs across the country empowering inmates so they can live normal lives after their re-entry into society. Simply put,…
By Dwain Hebda | Photography by Jamison Mosley The blood pounded in Jajuan Archer’s ears as she ran, feet slapping the pavement, the frantic air clogging her throat. She’d run down the streets of her Bryant neighborhood many times since she took up the activity, but never like this. Never in the erratic, zig-zag pattern…
One of AY Magazine’s own will be making a splash in October. AY’s travel editor, Joe David Rice, will be speaking at the Clinton School of Public Service as part of the school’s October speaker series. Rice will be highlighting the complexity of The Natural State, from its earliest days to the present day. Few…
Excellent mental health care should be guaranteed for all Americans. That’s why hundreds of Arkansans will rally in support of mental health care this Thursday at the State Capitol. On Thursday, Sept. 27, at 3 p.m., Arkansas citizens will rally on the steps of the State Capitol to show how important quality mental health care…
