Northwest Profiles

HIGH PROFILE: Bill Rector leads the charge to rejuvenate Arkansas Repertory Theatre Bill Rector opened the door to Madame Flora’s, an antique shop on Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock, in 1973 in hopes of finding some new furniture. by KIMBERLY DISHONGH SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE - November 18, 2018

Derby for men's health acumen "Quack" is a derogatory term for a faux medical man. Dr. Thad Hardin says that doesn't bother him a bit as he gears up for Conway Regional Health System's inaug... by Eric E. Harrison - November 18, 2018

Custom-made clothes, other holiday gift ideas So you're looking for that one-of-a-kind, well-fitting Christmas/Kwanzaa/Hanukkah gift for a special someone. Or you want holiday party attire without seeing yo... by Helaine Williams - November 18, 2018

On the ball: Razorbacks baseball coach steps up to plate for Boys and Girls Club Razorbacks baseball head coach Dave Van Horn was honored as Leader of the Year on Nov. 1 by the Boys and Girls Club of Central Arkansas. by Cary Jenkins - November 18, 2018

Ladies' man turns out to be husband material Velmarie "Val" Parker had heard countless times that she needed to meet Leland Callaway. Leland had heard the same from their mutual friends. by Kimberly Dishongh - November 18, 2018

Ex-etiquette Q I recently remarried, but I'm miserable. My husband drives me crazy, his ex-wife is psycho, and his children run the show. After three years and eleven months... by Jann Blackstone - November 18, 2018

Express yourself: Easterseals artists show off work at 15th annual Art & Soul event The 15th annual Art & Soul, a fundraiser featuring the works of Easterseals Arkansas clients and area and regional artists, was held Nov. 6 at Christ the King C... by Rachel O'Neal - November 18, 2018

Shoppers deck halls for Holiday House The Christmas shopping season officially got underway Nov. 7 when Holiday House opened its doors for a preview party. by Rachel O'Neal - November 18, 2018

Dry cleaning preferred when it's recommended Q How can I be sure whether a label is correct about laundry? I accidentally had a pair of pants in my pile that, according to the label, were supposed to be dr... by LOIS FENTON - November 18, 2018

Can't take your dog hiking in the country? Hire a pro Two years ago, Dane and Brooke Carillo brought home Mackey, an English cream golden retriever, to their two-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, but they quickly rea... by KATE DWYER The New York Times - November 18, 2018

Animal lovers celebrate at fundraiser for society It was a fairy tale evening for guests at Reigning Cats and Dogs: It's Possible on Nov. 3 at Next Level Events. by Cary Jenkins - November 18, 2018

Educators awarded for finance projects Fourteen Arkansas educators were honored Nov. 7 for economic and personal finance projects they created and implemented in their classrooms last school year. Th... by Cary Jenkins - November 18, 2018

Guthrie star attraction at '18 Oxford fundraiser The Oxford American magazine's annual fundraiser -- Books, Bourbon & Boogie -- featured folk singer Arlo Guthrie on Nov. 7 at CALS Ron Robinson Theater. by Cary Jenkins - November 18, 2018

Local notes Red Cross seeks donors November 18, 2018

Rich in history Over the next two years we will be celebrating the bicentennial of several Arkansas counties, four in 2020 alone. However, we should not forget that next month ... by Tom Dillard - November 18, 2018