As Secretary of Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, Stacy Hurst tells people all the time that she has the “best job in all of state government and potentially in all of Arkansas.” With years of experience in public service prior to her current position, Hurst has learned what it takes to be…
As we make new discoveries about Natural State ancestors, we sometimes get lucky when newly published works yield fascinating information and general context about their lives. There’s a new book this month by David Hill, The Vapors: A Southern Family, the New York Mob, and the Rise and Fall of Hot Springs, America’s Forgotten Capital…
This oppressive Arkansas heat is good for one thing: the harvest. The local produce markets enjoy the projected 97° day for today with a heat index of 105°. Our food editor, Kevin Shalin, did a great job in July’s AY About You taking us on a tour of three of the area’s most prominent…
The Little Rock Air Force Base announced today that it is canceling the Thunder Over the Rock air show scheduled for late October due to continuing COVID-19 concerns. Thunder Over the Rock, initially scheduled for October 24-25, is canceled until October of 2022. According to a Little Rock AFB press release, the airshow…
The LIttle Rock Zoo will be reopening on Saturday, July 11 at 9 a.m. after temporarily closing on July 3 due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19. Since the Little Rock Zoo shut its doors, any exposed employees have tested negative and all facilities have been deep cleaned. Online advanced ticket reservations…
Little Rock is expanding the bounds of an existing entertainment district and creating a new temporary district in the South Main (SoMa) neighborhood. The City of Little Rock board of directors has approved expanding the River Market Entertainment District’s boundaries. The district has been expanded to the south by one block, stretching from Rock…
By Kevin Shalin Photography by Jamison Mosley From fruits and vegetables to honeys and jams, these small markets around the Little Rock area offer a big variety of local goods. The fresh air just happens to be a bonus. Me & McGee Market It is hard to imagine a more tranquil outdoor shopping experience than…
Every month, AY About You outlines the night sky in these easily digestible guides. And stargazing in July 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 Full Moon: July…
It’s that time of the year to have some family fun with fireworks and celebrations for the Fourth of July! Even though the celebrations across Arkansas for the Fourth of July might look a little different this year with social distancing measures in place, they will be sure to light up the sky with…
As the world around us begins to open back up, now is the best time explore Bentonville, and take full advantage of the natural beauty of the Ozarks. Lovers of the outdoors will find miles of biking and hiking adventures, art enthusiasts will experience world class institutions throughout the city and foodies will never go…
