Haunted Houses and Pumpkins
Tuesday September 30, 2008
It seems too early, but it's time to be thinking about haunted houses, pumpkins and trick-or-treating. Once again, I've updated my comprehensive list of local area tricks and treats. ... Read More
Panera Bread Opens Wednesday
Monday September 29, 2008
Panera Bread Company is going to open its Pleasant Ridge Town Center location this Wednesday, October 1st. I have to admit that I've never eaten at a Panera bread. ... Read More
Photos of Turpentine Creek
Friday September 26, 2008
Tiger at Turpentine by Amanda Galiano
Turpentine Creek is a great place in Arkansas. I visited them a few weeks ago. The local news featured them last night too. ... Read More
Wiederkehr Wine Festival
Thursday September 25, 2008
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
I've never been to the Wiederkehr Wine Festival, but I hear it's great fun. They have everything from tastings, music, tours and wine stomping ... Read More
WorldFest At Clinton Presidential Park
Wednesday September 24, 2008
Friday and Saturday this week, celebrate WorldFest. This free event showcases local diversity.
WorldFest features two stages of local and regional music, dance and performance acts representing the many cultures of ... Read More
Heather Crawford's Tony Alamo Interview
Monday September 22, 2008
We're in the national spotlight for something bad again. This time, Arkansas is the news because of Tony Alamo.
Alamo has been in and out of the news in Arkansas for ... Read More
David Pryor Book Signing
Thursday September 18, 2008
Senator David Pryor will be at the Cox Creative Center this Sunday (September 21) from 2 to 4 p.m. signing copies of his new autobiography, "A Pryor Commitment." Books ... Read More
Arkansas Black History Museum Opens This Weekend
Wednesday September 17, 2008
This weekend is the grand opening of the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center which is the first state-funded museum in Arkansas dedicated to African-American heritage.
Among other things, the museum will chronicle ... Read More
Gas Price Gouging - Attorney General Steps Up
Tuesday September 16, 2008
The price of oil went down today, but gas prices continue to climb. Attorney General Dustin McDaniel says some of the high prices are the result of price gouging ... Read More
Little Rock Performs Better Than Last Year
Saturday September 13, 2008
The Milken Institute just released their Best Performing Cities Index for 2008. This index ranks several cities on how well they create and sustain jobs and economic growth. ... Read More
Arkansas State Fair Is Right Around The Corner
Friday September 12, 2008
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
The State Fair this year is October 10-19. I've updated my page with the promotions and ticket prices for this year. Check the ... Read More
Barack Obama Opens Arkansas Office In North Little Rock
Wednesday September 10, 2008
Bill Pugliano / Stringer/Getty Images
Barack Obama's presidential campaign will open its Arkansas headquarters in North Little Rock this weekend. The grand opening is set for noon-4 p.m. Saturday at ... Read More
Sign Up For Race For The Cure : Important Weekend Dates
Monday September 8, 2008
Race For the Cure is truly an exciting experience. You won't see as many people at any other race in Central Arkansas. Even if you don't want to ... Read More
Why Is My Water Yellow?
Friday September 5, 2008
Is your water yellow too? Looks like Gustav brought us another present! According to Central Arkansas Water a lot of our water is yellow.
They say the coloration is due ... Read More
Review of Cafe Laredo
Thursday September 4, 2008
Salsa Laredo by Amanda Galiano
Unlike some restaurants new to the Little Rock scene, Cafe Laredo is one chain that knows how to do it right. At least on the ... Read More
AT&T U-verse Ready For Action
Wednesday September 3, 2008
According to some blog posts, AT&T is already installing U-verse in some areas (mainly Maumelle, but the availability site says I could get U-verse if I wanted it).
U-verse is a ... Read More
Gustav in Arkansas: Help Them Out
Tuesday September 2, 2008
Gustav didn't just bring the rain to Arkansas, it also brought over 5,000 people from Louisiana. The Arkansas Democrat Gazette statistics state that 5,400 are in shelters around the ... Read More