Life + Culture

Around Town

What's Happening in Fayetteville This January Article by Sydney Sullivan Kick Off 2026: 12th Annual Black Eyed Pea New Year’s Run Start the New Year at the 12th Annual Black Eyed Pea New Year’s Run—5K, 10K, and Kids Fun Run! Run in memory of a loved one, chase personal goals, or just enjoy the fun. Every participant receives a goofy finisher medal, and top 5K/10K finishers earn trophies. Warm up with black-eyed peas, cornbread, and cocoa. Family-friendly fun benefits Parents Left Behind. ...

Education

Retraining Your Brain

Dr. Janissa and Justin Jackson provide brain training programs designed to improve your cognitive thinking Article by Will Newton | Photography by Meredith Mashburn Can you remember what you did last Tuesday? How about what you ate for dinner last night? If you struggle to answer these questions, don’t freak out, you’re not alone. The brain is immensely powerful, but sometimes our expansive list of tasks and priorities can make us struggle to answer even the easiest of questions. Doctors have...

Life + Culture

Unfolding Ease

Fayetteville’s Most Effortless Luxury Article by Sydney Sullivan | Photography by Andrea Pruitt January arrives with its trademark mix of motivation and overwhelm. Many of us set out to simplify our routines, clear the clutter, and start fresh, yet the everyday tasks that follow us into the new year rarely lighten. At the top of that list is the chore nearly everyone dreads: laundry. It piles up, overtakes the laundry room, and quietly steals hours every single week. That is exactly why A. B...

Fitness

A Home for Runners

479 Run Club offers a space for runners to connect and exercise as a community. Article by Will Newton | Photography by Andrea Pruitt The Northwest Arkansas community is known for its avid mountain biking scene, and the region has graciously supported this beloved hobby with the establishment of miles and miles of interconnected trails and backroads. While these trails have provided paths for the bikers to explore the Ozarks, they also offer a wide selection of pathways for another popular...