RMS Titanic … April 15, 1912 On April 10, 1912, the Royal Mail Ship Titanic, a luxury passenger ship built in Belfast, Ireland, set sail on its maiden voyage to New York City from Southampton, England. After stops in Cherbourg, France, and Queenstown (now Cobh), Ireland, she headed out to sea, with 2208 passengers and…
Three Little Rock parks will be closed over Easter weekend as a result of high levels of traffic. In a Facebook post, the Little Rock Parks & Recreation Department announced that Remmel Park, Barton Park, and Murray Park’s pavilion and sand volleyball areas would be closed from Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12.…
The Buffalo National River has been closed for recreational use in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. All of the park’s trails, campgrounds, open areas, and the river itself will be closed to visitors. According to the U.S. National Park Service, the closure is effective immediately. On April 1, Gov. Asa Hutchinson told reporters that…
As we enter another month plagued with the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and numerous closures, we are in increasing need of good news and events that can safely jostle our spirits. For us at AY About You, there are few better than lifting a longing gaze up at the heavens. Fortunately, the stars rarely…
By Kenneth Heard Colored orbs of light zigzag across the Arkansas night sky. Metallic discs hover over tree lines and triangle-shaped crafts cruise over roads. Rocks levitate, and instruments record odd electrical pulses emitted from mysterious things … Whatever is causing the phenomenon is out there, but so are those who hope to…
By Joe David Rice Want to swim among jellyfish without worrying about those nasty, painful stings and unsightly welts? It can be done and, better yet, it can be done locally. You only have to travel to Lake Ouachita and the best time is in the summer months, especially in early September after the…
By Dustin Jayroe / Photos Courtesy of Keep Arkansas Beautiful The slogan, “the Natural State,” has long been the descriptor for the state of Arkansas. It’s simple and concise, but also bigger than itself. Our many lakes and rivers, mountains and valleys, all flow through those three words, each contributing to the life cycle…
By Ryan Nix / Photos By Casey Crocker Once the seasons shift from winter to spring, Arkansans start itching to get outside. Some of us hike, others play sports and almost everyone hosts or attends a cookout. However, one particular outdoor activity is gaining popularity across the state: paddle sports. Luckily for us,…
Local businesses are facing difficult times in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Due to transmission concerns, businesses have been forced to close in many cases, limiting their revenue potential if not shutting them down completely. One organization is working to ensure that Northwest Arkansas businesses can survive the coronavirus crisis. SupportLocalNWA.com is an…
State parks around Arkansas remain open during the coronavirus pandemic, providing a place of respite for those who have been cooped up in their homes. Offering a wide range of activities, including hiking, fishing, nature watching and more, the Arkansas State Parks can give weary people a chance to get outside and gain some exercise.…
