Zeek Taylor appeared overjoyed at the courthouse in Eureka Springs on May 10. In one hand was a 13-page ruling authorizing him to marry. In the other was the hand of his soulmate. Taylor waited 42 years for the opportunity to marry Dick Titus. "It's been a roller coaster of a ride," he said. "But … Continue reading Legal Limbo
Tag: Arkansas
Jumping Flea
Jake Shimabukuro is going to be cold. Really cold. Reluctantly leaving behind wife and young son, the Hawaii native is traveling to Northwest Arkansas for the first time this week, and he may be realizing he should have packed more than T-shirts. "Anything under 70 degrees for me is cold," says the 38-year-old ukulele player … Continue reading Jumping Flea
Hunter’s Hope — Article 2
For most Arkansans, Dec. 10 will be like any other Wednesday in the heart of holiday shopping season -- busy malls, gift wrapping, office parties -- nothing particularly out of the ordinary. But for two local men, it will be the beginning of some drastic changes. At 5 a.m. that day, both will check into … Continue reading Hunter’s Hope — Article 2
Mobile Art
If you spend a half hour talking to Louis Watts, you're guaranteed to learn something. For instance, there is such a thing as potato chip delivery trucks, and they make great galleries. "I really like the bare bones of the truck," Watts says. "I handled junk in New York City, so I spent a lot … Continue reading Mobile Art
Altitude Attitude
She described the moose as a "presence." She was approaching the saddle of San Luis, a 14,000-foot peak in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. She was about 10 miles north of Creede and thoroughly enjoying the rare wilderness of this high trail. She was walking quietly, which was not uncommon. Being on the trails … Continue reading Altitude Attitude
Celebration of 125 years
There was something magical in the snow that night. It fell straight down and gently. Without so much as a breeze, the white flakes flurried from the late night sky and caught in his mother's lamplight. He sat snuggling in the night air atop his father's shoulders as they walked home across the field. It … Continue reading Celebration of 125 years
Kitten Kindness
Kittens are cute, and no one with a heart would say otherwise. They're fluffy and soft with tiny little noses and pink toes. They're precious. And they're a big problem in America. Kittens make up a large percentage of the population of feral cats, a group estimated to be number more than 58 million. That's … Continue reading Kitten Kindness
Squirrel Food
A group of squirrels is called a dray or scurry, but in Northwest Arkansas this weekend, it'll be called "dinner." The National Championship Squirrel Cookoff is Saturday in Bentonville, and according to Joe Wilson, it’s going to be a feast for the senses. "I've had some pretty amazing success with the Squirrel Cookoff," says the … Continue reading Squirrel Food
Barefoot in Blue Jeans
Jake Owen, one of country's most popular singer-songwriters, will be bringing his Days of Gold tour to the Walmart AMP in Rogers next week as part of a whirlwind 75 city tour charming audiences throughout the United States and Canada. But for Razorback fans, there might be a problem. "I'm a huge football fan! Florida … Continue reading Barefoot in Blue Jeans
Color the World
Little Bread Company in Fayetteville is unusually crowded. Joelle Storet isn't going to get lunch, but she doesn't seem to mind. It's the first Sunday after the University of Arkansas has resumed classes, and it seems that the artisan bakery is feeling the sudden influx of students. No tables are available, so the artist arranges … Continue reading Color the World
Allison Carter Fanney 