Northwest Profiles

Maggie Hinson, owner of Little Rock's Midtown Billiards, recalls bar's rich history, rejuvenation Maggie Hinson’s “wanderlust” got the better of her at 16 and she dropped out of high school in Stuttgart and took off with friends. by Rachel O'Neal - December 9, 2018

Bright Futures mentor aids students in achieving success As a semiretired executive coach, Aaron Lubin helps owners and managers of companies grow their businesses, develop their staffs and find talent. He also does s... by Helaine R. Williams Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - December 9, 2018

Downtown digs University of Arkansas officials got a sneak peek at the new UA Little Rock Downtown Center at a reception in the center on Nov. 28. by Cary Jenkins - December 9, 2018

She ran from NYC and her love life took flight Annis Miller had just left a job in New York City to get away from the young men who were chasing her. She ran practically straight into the arms of Edward C. R... by Kimberly Dishongh - December 9, 2018

Divorcing 'secret' husband won't be big loss for family DEAR ABBY: I'm hoping you can help me with this situation. I have been married for 13 years but never told my family that I got married. I now want to divorce m... by Abigail Van Buren - December 9, 2018

Ex-Etiquette Q About a year ago I married a man with a lovely little 4-year-old girl. Since his ex and he share equal custody, I am with this child for a week at a time ever... by Jann Blackstone - December 9, 2018

Brunch bunch: Links Inc. members make merriment at annual holiday fundraiser Little Rock kicks off Christmas season in style each first Saturday in December with such events as the Jingle Bell Run, the Big Jingle Jubilee Holiday Parade, ... by Helaine Williams - December 9, 2018

Dinosaurs are delightful in Christmas decorations From two tall brontosauruses to a Tyrannosaurus rex, most all of the dinosaurs on the wooded property of the Mid-America Museum are decked in festive holiday li... by Cary Jenkins - December 9, 2018

Good sweaters versatile and never go out of style Q I moved a couple of years ago from New Orleans to Little Rock, where the winter temperatures get pretty cold. I own a few sweaters now and need advice. When i... December 9, 2018

Many couples are saying 'I do' to new Zero-Waste weddings To protect the environment, many couples are choosing Zero-Waste weddings, focusing on sustainability for everything from floral design and dresses to invitatio... by KATHERINE ROTH The Associated Press - December 9, 2018

Watch geeks drive trade in old tickers About two dozen traders sit in an open-layout second floor of a building in suburban Philadelphia. Surrounded by computer monitors, loud conversation and ringin... by AMIR BIBAWY The Associated Press - December 9, 2018

Conversation leads to kidney donation Lisa Schumacher didn't know Pam Cassidy when she first heard the Yorkville woman needed a kidney transplant. by JANELLE WALKER Chicago Tribune (TNS) - December 9, 2018

Kaitlyn Shelby Hines - David Alan Gardner First Baptist Church of Fort Smith was the setting at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, for the marriage of Kaitlyn Shelby Hines and David Alan Gardner. Dale Thompson... December 9, 2018

Decorated Edgemont House hosts Junior League function The Junior League of North Little Rock kicked off the holidays with an Evening at Edgemont on Nov. 17 at the Park Hill home of Chris Olsen. by Cary Jenkins - December 9, 2018

Bluesman Bobby Rush given hometown salute Bluesman and Grammy winner Bobby Rush, who turned 85 in November, was feted by a sold-out crowd on Nov. 30 in the Pine Bluff Convention Center Banquet Hall. by Cary Jenkins - December 9, 2018