Northwest Profiles

HIGH PROFILE: The Rev. Phillip Lamond Pointer Sr. comes from a long line of preachers The Rev. Phillip Pointer is grateful for what he calls “the ministry of Saturday Night Live.” by Helaine Williams - April 21, 2019

Chair of Easterseals gala gets friend's help for his big finale Sheffield Nelson is hoping seven is his lucky number. by Rachel O'Neal Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - April 21, 2019

Good eggs: Youth Home fundraiser gets artists involved Several dozen eggs were on display April 12 at Eggshibition, a fundraiser for Youth Home. The plaster eggs -- decorated by Central Arkansas artists and student ... by Cary Jenkins - April 21, 2019

Patience was a virtue in relationship with age gap Noelle Mitchell stared at John Scuderi through the foggy window in the back of her parents' station wagon as her family drove out of town. by Kimberly Dishongh - April 21, 2019

Spellers help raise money for literacy The competition was fierce April 11 between the celebrity competitors and their teams for the bragging rights of winning Spellebration, the annual fundraiser an... by Rachel O'Neal - April 21, 2019

Arkansans of the Year Easterseals of Arkansas has honored Arkansans of the Year since 1986. Here is a list of those honored, in reverse chronological order. April 21, 2019

Grape Expectations raises money to fight blood cancers Doug and Gretchen Leech hosted Grape Expectations at Sonny Williams' Steak Room on April 12. The wine tasting and dinner was a fundraiser for the Leukemia &... April 21, 2019

Engagements Elizabeth Parish Grant and Robert Paul Cox II have made plans to marry May 18 at the Albert Pike Masonic Temple. April 21, 2019

Top wedding trends, from tulle turbans to carbon neutrality When Ashley Yore and Derek Ultican were planning their wedding, the question of the garter and bouquet tosses didn't come up. by LEANNE ITALIE The Associated Press - April 21, 2019

Smart tattoos, jackets latest wearable gadgets If you thought we had a few years before the world turns into a real-life Black Mirror episode, think again. Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry's latest e... by Kasondra Van Treeck Chicago Tribune (TNS) - April 21, 2019

Sorority recognizes 14 for academic triumphs Fourteen high school seniors were recognized for academic excellence by the Alpha Mu Zeta chapter/Zeta Dove Foundation of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority on April 13... by Kimberly Dishongh - April 21, 2019

Superintendent toasted, roasted at awards dinner The Mabelvale Elementary Drum Line, Drum & Groove Ensemble and Dance Team, performing outside the Statehouse Convention Center, should have been a hint. April 21, 2019

Kelsey Lynn Zerell - Bennett James Herrick Kelsey Lynn Zerell became the bride of Bennett James Herrick at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 13, in Legacy Acres Chapel, Conway. Officiating was the Rev. Chris Ochter... April 21, 2019

Going all out with invitations becoming a must for weddings Whether formal or casual, wedding invitations these days are meant to set the tone for the celebration, reflecting the themes of the weddings themselves. by KATHERINE ROTH The Associated Press - April 21, 2019

Rhythm on the River fills 'off year' as ASO benefit So, it's 2019 ... and no Symphony Designer House. by Helaine Williams - April 21, 2019