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THE UNBROKEN CIRCLE –– REMEMBERING BOB ROBBINS “This is my Daddy that recently passed away. My sister shared this with me from an article they did on him in [AY] Magazine. I am, and have always been, very proud of him and share this in hopes you enjoy reading about the man whose shoes I have tried to walk in my whole life.”
Ben Spears
THE ART OF THE SQUEAL: BARBECUE BUCKET LIST “Just wanted to reach out and say we appreciate y’all showing us mom-and-pop shops some love on the list. We don’t get the big recognition like a lot of chains do and we are grateful to be included in y’all’s list. Enjoy your trip around the state sampling all the great barbecue!”
Kyle Ashabranner, Benny Bob’s Barbecue Owner/Operator
In the busiest days following the Miss Arkansas pageant, the new Miss Arkansas Ebony Mitchell was kind enough to sit down with About You to tell us a little about herself.
PUTTING THE CART BEFORE THE COW: IS WHATABURGER COMING TO TOWN? “We need one here in North Little Rock or Little Rock. We like Whataburger. That’s my favorite place to eat. If one came out here I would be at it every day. I always have to drive just to get y'all food– please come to Little Rock or North Little Rock where I stay.”
Leslie Davis
DEMOLITION, UPGRADES UNDERWAY AT RODNEY PARHAM MCDONALD’S “My childhood hangout memories just crushed into rubble. I'm 57 so I guess it was probably time.”
J Wes Allison
SISSY’S CELEBRATES OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING IN WEST LITTLE ROCK “So proud to have Sissy’s join the Promenade family.”
Susan Floyd Davis
COFFEE, WAFFLES AND ROBOTS: ROBO WORLD ASSIMILATES TO HOT SPRINGS “Great write up! I need to come check it out now that it's fully operational! Love this!”
Kelly Kendall
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