Food + Beverage

Barbecue for All

How pitmistress Dana Neely honors her Delta roots Article by Kristin Gray | Photography by Cassie Thomas Owner and pitmistress of Girls Gone BBQ, Dana Neely, knew something was wrong when she woke up one morning unable to hear. “Everything itched. I had hives all over, and my ears had swollen shut.” The culprit? A steak she had bought and grilled the night before. Something she’d done dozens of times before. “Luckily, I figured it out right away and got tested.” The test results confirmed her...

Entertainment

Saving big cats, one donation at a time

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge's growth supports urgent rescue initiatives Article by Kristal Kuykendall | Photography by Kristal Kuykendall and Provided by Turpentine Creek Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, located just outside Eureka Springs, has a lot to be thankful for, by all accounts. So do the 400 animals rescued by the nonprofit sanctuary since its founding over three decades ago. In recent years, charitable gifts from donors — through monthly or annual memberships, one-time...

Local Services

Local Nonprofit Fights Food Insecurity

Seeds That Feed works to combat food waste and insecurity. Article by Will Newton | Photography by Emily Hendrick Seeds That Feed is a local non-profit dedicated to fighting against food insecurity in Northwest Arkansas. The nonprofit, whose outreach includes Benton County and Washington County, has created several programs focused on providing accessible and healthy food options for the food insecure.  The nonprofit was unexpectedly established in 2012 by Alyssa Snyder, chief seeder...

Life + Culture

Grand Village Thanksgiving

Grand Village at Clear Creek residents share gratitude and advice Article by Landon McKay | Photography by Andrea Pruitt Grand Village at Clear Creek offers luxurious senior living in Fayetteville. We're happy to share residents’ thoughts on the Thanksgiving season at Grand Village! Susan: “I’m thankful for so much, starting with my family. I’m very thankful for my health. I had loving parents and a happy childhood. I love books, puzzles, games, the places I’ve lived, and the jobs I’ve had...