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…
Start looking to the skies this weekend, because it flies, it dies. If it’s a duck, that is. Duck season is opening up this weekend in Arkansas, and hunters are itching to get into their blinds or boats to kick it off. The first round of duck hunting runs from Nov. 21 through…
During the past eight months, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many traditions to be canceled for 2020. The Capitol Lighting Ceremony is the latest victim to this trend. The Arkansas Secretary of State’s Office announced that there will not be a formal lighting ceremony this year for the Arkansas State Capitol. Instead, there will…
Hunters, get ready to head to your stands this Saturday. Modern gun season starts on Saturday, Nov. 14 in Arkansas. During this season, sportsmen can hunt deer throughout the state’s various regions. There are a few things to keep in mind. There are specific size requirements when hunting bucks in the state. According to the…
For this week’s Hometown Heroes, AY About You talks to Canopy NWA, Arkansas’ only refugee resettlement agency. Nearly five years ago, a group of people came together in Northwest Arkansas to discuss how they could advocate for refugees in their community. “At the end of 2015, at the height of the media’s coverage…
When Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville closed in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic, its North Forest Trail remained open from dawn to dusk. As quarantine continued into the summer, people realized that outdoors activities, like hiking and cycling on the museum’s trails, offered a welcome relief to confinement at home. Now,…
By Joe David Rice // Photos by Casey Crocker Mention Lake Village to an Arkansas foodie, and you’re likely to be met with a knowing smile, a quick nod, and one word: Rhoda’s. A culinary fixture in southeast Arkansas now for 35 years, Rhoda’s Famous Hot Tamales is known far and wide for its eclectic…
By Angela Forsyth // Photos courtesy of Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism For the past few years, Arkansans have been fortunate to enjoy the steady climb in tourism that has led to a rise in new businesses throughout the state. We’ve seen hundreds of restaurants, bars, hotels and event venues open their…
By Caroline O’Connor As waterfowl season approaches, migration patterns have hunters hopeful for a successful duck season in Arkansas. Due to travel restrictions in Canada, few American hunters were allowed to travel north and participate in the typical waterfowl season there. This inability to travel has left hunters eager to start their delayed seasons,…
