PAPER TRAILS: Signing off with a fond look back
It's bittersweet, typing my final Paper Trails, a column I've written for nearly 14 years. There is sadness but also much gratitude. I'm thankful this paper's …
It's bittersweet, typing my final Paper Trails, a column I've written for nearly 14 years. There is sadness but also much gratitude. I'm thankful this paper's …
Back in January 2004, I kicked off writing this column with these words:
ENTER STAGE RIGHT: Michael Fothergill and Catherine Garratt Fothergill, formerly of the Alabama Ballet, will be joining Ballet Arkansas as the new artistic dir…
IT'S IN THE BAG: Sheridan native Christopher Belt is a finalist in the 11th annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards set for June 14 in New York.
HIS GOLDEN MOMENT: Jim Pitcock, first a reporter and then a longtime news director with Little Rock's KATV, Channel 7, who has since retired, will soon be hono…
ON A LOCAL NOTE: Country Music Hall of Famer Dolly Parton is helping a fellow musician, this one a classic country singer from Arkansas. Parton recently joined…
VILLAGE NEWS: Cammack Village, a city within the city of Little Rock north of Cantrell Road and west of University Avenue, is evolving.
MORE PIECES TO THIS PUZZLE: Here's a little more on that New York Times crossword puzzle crafted by a partnership of former President Bill Clinton and Little R…
MANY A CROSSWORD SPOKEN: The Central Arkansas Library System's Literary Festival continues today with Arkansas Puzzle Day at the Clinton School of Public Servi…
PEST REMOVAL: Those now visiting the William J. Clinton Presidential Center have missed a chance to get a photo like this one, with an extra-large pest lurking…
PERMANENT SUBSTITUTE: After the death last Sunday of Northwest Arkansas native Bob Wooten, longtime guitar player for a fellow Arkansan, the late Johnny Cash, …
STAR-STUDDED DINNER: Retired baseball standout Alex Rodriguez and actress Jennifer Lopez set tongues wagging across central Arkansas after the circulation of a…
BROTHER (AND SISTERLY) LOVE: Anthony Hicks, 61, of Memphis and his sister, Jo Ann Terry, 58, of Warren, are searching for their long-lost brother.
OF SUBPOENAS AND STORKS: Josh Duggar, 29, a used-car salesman, recently was served at his work in Siloam Springs with legal papers in an Ashley Madison-related…
A FLAVORFUL LIFE: For those who may have missed the news, Bill Franke, 67, a third-generation owner of one of Arkansas' oldest restaurants, Franke's Cafeteria,…
SUSPENSEFUL START: The opening night performance of Phantom of the Opera at Robinson Center Performance Hall in Little Rock was delayed more than 1½ hours Wedn…
A LOCAL VOICE: Arkansan Jacquez "Quizz" Swanigan, who moved to Los Angeles three years ago to pursue an entertainment career, is in production for NBC's The Vo…
With spring nearing, I’m interested in some new garden or design trends for 2017 that I could incorporate into the property surrounding my house as well as ins…
BANDING TOGETHER: Musicians are often known for taking care of one another, and here is another example of such. Arkansas native and American Roots musician Sl…
COMMAND PERFORMANCE: ABC's Good Morning America really, really wants Arkansas native and Little Rock resident Raye Montague to appear on the show Monday -- so …
The air inside of my home has become extremely dry this winter -- everyone living there is dealing with dry skin, cracked lips, and my youngest child even rece…
BIG WHEEL: Tony Carklin's newest high-performance carbon bike Allied Alfa graces the cover of the March issue of Bicycling magazine. Carklin was the former man…
I'm planning to paint several interior rooms in my home this spring to help brighten and freshen up my living space. What is the best way to do this?
ON A ROLL: Jason Macom recently took part in the U.S. Para-cycling Track National Championships at the VELO Sports Center in Carson, Calif., where he won three…
As a young boy living in London, Ontario, in the 1970s, Bevan Keating, like his friends, dreamed of being a hockey player when he grew up.
There's no escaping them. Nearly every kitchen has them: Leftover leftovers containers.
Organization experts at The Container Store offer these tips for storing leftovers:
Professional organizer Becca Clark, of Creative Convenience and Your Best Move, offers the following tips for taming the leftover container pile lurking in kit…
ARKANSAS JEWEL: Longtime jeweler Sissy Jones, founder of Sissy's Log Cabin, is one of three jewelers being inducted into National Jeweler magazine's Retailer H…
I see that the color Pantone chose for its hue of the year for 2017 is a vibrant green named Greenery. I was wondering how to incorporate this color in my home…
IN THE NEWS: As reported here about a month ago, Dayveon, a film by Little Rock native Amman Abbasi, premiered Thursday on the opening night of this year's ren…
My husband and I are preparing to put our house on the market so we can buy a new one. What's the best way to make our house more attractive to buyers?
HE'S WITH THE BAND: When Don Henley takes the stage at the Robinson Center in Little Rock on Friday, he'll be joined by an Arkansan. Little Rock native Milo De…
I've heard there are advantages to buying a house in the winter. Why?
LOCAL VOICES: A couple of Arkansans have music featured in major releases. They include songwriter Shawn James of Fayetteville, who recently saw his song "Thro…
Freddy Hudson brought his long-held love of volunteering with him when he moved to Little Rock in late 2009.
It's a new year and I'm hoping to cultivate some good habits that will help me save money around my home. Any suggestions?
TRADING FEET FOR SEAT: Canyon-SRAM Corp. -- an acronym for the names of the bicycle component company's founders, Scott, Ray and Sam -- recently announced its …
I'm having a New Year's Day brunch in my home for the first time and want my space to be the best it can be for the gathering. What advice do you have for me?
ON THE LIST: Command and Control, the documentary film about the 1980 Titan II missile silo accident in Damascus, is one of 15 finalists being considered for a…
I'm dealing with piles of leaves in my yard and worrying about all the debris such as acorns, pine needles and small twigs that are hiding in and filling up my…
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! Arkansas is being represented by at least two filmmakers on the first day of the renowned Sundance Film Festival in late January in Uta…
The magic of the season twirled, leapt and bounded into downtown Little Rock on twinkle toes in a lush and dreamy production of of Ballet Arkansas' The Nutcrac…
Frugal yet festive. Those on tight budgets may wonder whether the two can combine for a happy holiday, but with a little creativity it's possible.
I am going to entertain overnight guests -- relatives and friends who live out of state -- during the Christmas holidays. Got any tips for a stress-free experi…
Where I live: River Ridge in Little Rock
Festive frugality is nothing new, as writer Elizabeth Findley Shores of Little Rock demonstrates in her new book based on her grandmother, Earline's Pink Party…
Professional organizer Becca Clark, owner of Creative Convenience and Your Best Move, offers the following tips for frugal gift giving:
Kris Boulton of Benton, a Saline County cooperative extension service agent with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, shares a couple of her fru…
LOCAL CONNECTION: At least one of the seven panelists set to visit the Clinton School of Public Service for a forthcoming roundtable discussion on corporate su…