Editorial

  Summer always brings back memories of my family’s road trips to Petit Jean State Park and other adventures around Arkansas. Whether I was in the back seat as a kid or driving my own daughters, there was always a…

When Hernando de Soto became the first European explorer to reach what we now call the Natural State in 1541, he was disappointed not to find any great civilizations like the Aztecs or Incas, ripe with gold and glory to…

Jim Miller has joined AY Media Group as the new Online Editor for AY Magazine and Arkansas Money & Politics, according to a recent announcement from the media company’s President and Publisher, Heather Baker. Miller, a Hot Springs native, earned…

The Last Word Eric Musselman’s loving embrace of Arkansas basketball — its tradition, significance to the well-being of the state’s collective psyche and perhaps more importantly, its further potential — has me thinking back to the early Eddie Sutton days…

More shoppers turn to online retail to fulfill Christmas wish lists and fill stockings. As we search for gifts to give loved ones this holiday season it’s important to safeguard our information so we can protect our personal data from…

I briefly worked for a businessman whom after the phrase “richer than God” was probably coined. I still remember the first business trip I took with him abroad—we had just entered the Admiral Lounge in Dallas for our layover. After…

“He who stands aloof runs the risk of believing himself better than others and misusing his critique of society as an ideology for his private interests.” –Theodor Adorno There’s a reason why the CBS reality series Undercover Boss has been…

Arkansans have unsurprisingly experienced a range of emotions as a result of the coronavirus. It has changed the way we live, led to the deaths of loved ones and created economic uncertainty in our households. More than half of Americans…

Natural wood elements. Fiber board siding. Outdoor kitchens. How can we tell the difference between short-lived décor trends and sound property investments? It can be difficult to pull the trigger on big-ticket home projects, especially if they involve somewhat newer…

“If you are feeling some December blues, or even depression, don’t fight it. Instead, do something for yourself. Be reflective. Let the emotions exist. And be encouraged that, like me, you can get to a better place, but it can…