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. ...

Fitness

Exercising in Luxury

Chemical Fitness is offering an elevated and luxurious workout experience. Article by Will Newton | Photography by Meredith Mashburn If you’ve ever set foot in a typical gym, you know they can be places of chaos and questionable smells. The lines to use an exercise machine are often long. Dumbbell handles are sticky with sweat. The exercise machine you thought was ready for use is out of order. Someone three feet away from you is grunting loud enough to hear over your workout playlist. And the...

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...

Health + Wellness

Wellness Simplified

The Everyday Wellness Philosophy of Amanda Wilson Article by Sydney Sullivan | Photography by Emma Nelson It is easy to feel overwhelmed in a culture that offers fifty thousand different wellness methods and promises. The pressure to do everything perfectly often leads to doing nothing at all. When the path feels confusing or impossible, many people freeze in place. Amanda Wilson wants you to know it does not have to be that way. Her message is simple and refreshing: small habits compound...

Wellness

Living With T1D

Type 1 Diabetes “Looks Like Me” Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis Type 1 Diabetes [T1D] is a dynamic and often misunderstood condition. While many are familiar with Type 2 Diabetes – typically associated with lifestyle choices – T1D is an autoimmune disease, commonly linked to genetic markers and environmental triggers. Individuals living with T1D are unable to produce insulin on their own and rely on injections or a pump to manage blood sugar. For some, including the ambassadors in...

Life + Culture

Holidate in Fayetteville

The Fayetteville City Lifestyle Team has curated a date night agenda to fuel your holiday season Article by Will Newton | Photography by Meredith Mashburn The holiday season is finally here – a time of gathering together with family, giving back to your community and…cold weather. As the temperatures approach freezing levels, it can be easy to stay inside your house where it’s warm, but Fayetteville has a wide variety of options for a night filled with winter romance. Check out this date night...

Education

From Tracks to Trails

Preserving Fayetteville’s Iconic Train Cars Article by Sydney Sullivan | Photography by Andrea Pruitt For nearly 30 years, a red caboose and a green passenger train car have been more than just a quirky branch of the Bank of Fayetteville. They’ve been a downtown landmark, a conversation starter, and a small but mighty piece of Fayetteville history. Tucked at the corner of Dickson Street and West Avenue, these train cars were reportedly the only bank branch in the world housed inside a train...

Shopping

Stitched With Local Love

Known far beyond Fayetteville is KenzKustomz, home to gifts and accessories for all ages Article by Hailey Smith | Photography by Meredith Mashburn When the chill settles over the Ozarks and the town square glows with Christmas lights, Fayetteville turns into a small-town holiday dream. But located right in town and online for shoppers around the world, there’s one shop adding its own sparkle to the season. KenzKustomz is a vibrant, locally owned shop that’s redefining what it means to give a...