Unlike most folks in news and media, Jeff Allen didn’t originally intend to work in radio. Born in Russellville, Allen grew up with a love for the sciences,...
Category: People
Little Rock Artists Honored at Rosenzweig Exhibition Awards
Six artists from the mid-South took honors at the awards reception for the “2023 Irene Rosenzweig Biennial Juried Exhibition.” The long-running art show at The Arts...
New Mural Honoring Brandon Burlsworth Underway
Work is underway on a mural at the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation’s headquarters in Harrison, in honor of the football star for whom the foundation is named. A...
‘100 Faces of Conway’ Art Project on Display Through August
Artist and Composer Faye Hedera, who is known for using vibrant color and an intimate perspective to draw viewers into her paintings, is the creator of "100 Faces of...
UA Little Rock Grad to Participate at Disney World as Cast Member
Makayla Allman, a recent graduate of UA Little Rock, will soon be sharing her entertainment skills with the millions of people who annually visit the happiest place on...
Nonprofit Provides Mortgage-Free Home to Wounded Veteran
Operation Finally Home partnered with Little Rock-based construction company Bret Franks Construction, Inc. along with Southern Living to provide a mortgage-free home...
The People Behind Your News: Cameron Barnes, Arkansas Weather Watchers
As technology changes over time, it’s important that news and weather are communicated in a way that people can access. That’s how Arkansas Weather Watchers was born. ...
Arkansas Native is Now Quarter-Finalist for Favorite Chef
Arkansas native Jamie McAfee is in the quarter-finals in a Favorite Chef competition – presented by Carla Hall – featuring the top 1% of all chefs. McAfee is...
Server Says: Cristian Lua of Mar y Tierra
With Mar y Tierra’s recent one-year anniversary, AY About You was able to sit down with one of the restaurant’s employees – Cristian Lua. Lua has been a manager...
Clinton Center to Welcome Brusatte for Dinosaur Talk
On Tuesday, August 1 at 6 p.m., the Clinton Presidential Center will host Steve Brusatte, PhD, for "The Rise and Fall of Dinosaurs." Brusatte is a professor,...
The People Behind Your News: Derek Smith, Arkansas Weather Watchers
One of the largest issues when it comes to broadcasting in rural states is coverage. But that problem provided a unique opportunity for Derek Smith and his friend...
Arkansas Pre-Teen Lights Up the World With Passion Project
You’re never too young to make a difference, and central Arkansas’ very own Amelia Lisowe has been doing just that with her passion volunteering project, Lisowe’s...