Giving the Gift of the Outdoors The popularity of stocking stuffers has necessitated the small gifts as borderline requirements during the holiday season. Sure, the large presents will always win the day — a diamond pendant for her, a new pitching wedge for him, or the latest gaming console for the kiddos. But the…
All Hail the Queen by Joe David Rice Here’s a question for Arkansas-oriented trivia lovers. What do Martin Scorsese, Grapette sodas, Hernando de Soto and Camark Pottery have in common? The answer? Camden. That’s right, Camden — the Queen City of the Ouachita River and the county seat of Ouachita County. This…
By Joe David Rice Photos courtesy of Historic Searcy County Arkansas Backstories: Snowball America has slightly more than 25,000 cities, towns and villages scattered across its 3.8 million square miles. Only two in this vast array of human settlements are called Snowball. One’s in central Minnesota, about equidistant between Minneapolis and the Canadian…
Every month, AY About You outlines the night sky in these easily digestible guides. And stargazing in December is another one for the books. This month features local astrophotography from Arkansan Tony Milligan. You can find more of his spectacular photos on his website, Captured in Time. Moon Phases Third Quarter:…
The holidays are coming to Main Street in Little Rock. This week, the Downtown Little Rock Partnership and the Little Rock Zoo are joining forces to host “Holidays on Main Street,” a wonderland of festive lights stretching from 3rdStreet to 7 Street. However, the highlight will be Union Plaza, which will feature a…
Branson has always been a destination for Arkansas travelers, and now they’ll have an even bigger reason to go. This week was the grand opening of the $55 million Aquarium at the Boardwalk in Branson. With more than 250 species in 400,000 gallons of water, it is a sight to behold. When you…
Get ready for your next shopping spree! A new Sephora is coming to the Promenade at Chenal. It will be a bit of a wait – it’s scheduled to open in spring 2021 – but it will definitely be worth it. “Sephora couldn’t be a better fit for our existing tenant roster,” Chris…
Fayetteville will be getting a festive light show in December, courtesy of Walmart. On Dec. 20, the mega retailer will host the “Walmart Holiday Drone Light Show,” at the 112 Drive-In. This light show will feature almost 1,000 Intel drones creating three-dimensional shapes and characters against the night sky. You’ll get to see reindeer,…
On Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese airplanes launched a surprise on the U.S. naval base Pearl Harbor. At the end of the attack, thousands of U.S. personnel were killed, while hundreds of airplanes and multiple ships were destroyed. One of those destroyed ships was the USS Oklahoma, and now, almost 79 years after the attack,…
The City of Conway has often been referred to as the Little Rock of Faulkner County, and the revitalization and development of the City of Colleges have added value to the comparison. Over the course of the year, Conway has seen remarkable expansions and developments, especially in the downtown area. Kim Williams, executive director…
