501 LIFE Magazine

11/13/2025

When commitment, love for kids, and personal tragedy come together for a cause greater than themselves, the kids of Central Arkansas reap benefits. This is evident in the work of the Hope Outdoors Chapter in Arkansas. 👉 https://501lifemag.com/on-a-prayer-and-a-hope/

By Judy Riley When commitment, love for kids, and personal tragedy come together for a cause greater than themselves, the kids of Central Arkansas reap benefits. This is evident in the work of the Hope Outdoors Chapter in Arkansas. Brad Thornton (from left), Paul Parsons and the late Joe Pars

11/12/2025

Banana Ball is coming to the 501. Register now for a chance to get 4 tickets!!!

We’re burning up, burning up for the Firefighters vs. Coconuts at CHI St. Vincent Field 🔥

Ready to feel the fire on March 14? Head over to https://atmilb.com/4oXgk3j NOW for your chance to win 4 tickets to Banana Ball in North Little Rock!

11/12/2025

The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) celebrated Arkansas women making an impact in public service, business and philanthropy at the 27th annual Power of the Purse luncheon on Oct. 1. The sold-out event at the Statehouse Convention Center raised $260,000 to advance WFA’s mission of building economic security and opportunity for women and girls statewide. 👉

The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) celebrated Arkansas women making an impact in public service, business and philanthropy at the 27th annual Power of the Purse luncheon on Oct. 1. The sold-out event at the Statehouse Convention Center raised $260,000 to advance WFA’s mission of building e...

11/11/2025

Amber Sudduth always loved animals but was never able to have as many as she wanted. “When we married, I told my husband I wanted a lot of animals and he bought me a little bottle baby goat,” she said.

Keep reading 👉https://501lifemag.com/pets-of-the-month-short-legged-petting-zoo-and-ar-mini-farm/

By Lori Dunn Amber Sudduth always loved animals but was never able to have as many as she wanted. “When we married, I told my husband I wanted a lot of animals and he bought me a little bottle baby goat,” she said. Photos by Makenzie Evans Tanner and Amber Sudduth own Short-Legged Petting Z

11/10/2025

January marks our third "Five-oh-Ones to Watch" issue. We'll select outstanding workers, volunteers, and philanthropists from the 11 counties we cover.

Click here to nominate someone now through November 15! 👉 https://501lifemag.com/onestowatch/

501 LIFE Magazine will devote our January 2025 issue to recognizing individuals who make a real difference in their work, at church, for a nonprofit or in their community.

11/10/2025

They met freshman year at Cedarville University in Ohio. Eric had never met a Southern girl before and was smitten upon seeing Kara across campus. It took Eric several attempts to gain Kara’s affection, but he ultimately did.

Get to know our November Couple of the Month 👉 https://501lifemag.com/couple-of-the-month-kara-and-eric-gilmore/

Photo by Makenzie Evans HIS STORY: I love God, love my family, love people, and love being a part of meaningful relationships and work. NATIVE OF: I was born in Pennsylvania and raised in Indiana. EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Cedarville University, followe

11/07/2025

Founded as a small program in 1983 as Community School of Cleburne County, Spark Community School is now a thriving center annually in Heber Springs. They support up to 200 children and more than 70 adults in Cleburne, White, Stone, Faulkner and Independence counties. Guided by love, compassion and a commitment to excellence, Spark is redefining possibilities for every individual it serves.

Keep reading 👉 https://501lifemag.com/a-bright-spark/

By Rita Halter Thomas Founded as a small program in 1983 as Community School of Cleburne County, Spark Community School is now a thriving center annually in Heber Springs. They support up to 200 children and more than 70 adults in Cleburne, White, Stone, Faulkner and Independence counties. Guided

11/07/2025

Life’s too short to miss celebrating.
Make every moment count this holiday season with a trip to to shop for extraordinary gifts, complete your holiday party look – and of course – treat yourself to a spectacular piece of jewelry.

11/06/2025

Legenia Spiller-Bearden of Maumelle is thankfully savoring the taste of victory as the $10,000 winner of the Food Network’s “Family Recipe Showdown.” Spiller-Bearden, along with her Aunt Cynthia Goodman of Maryland, competed in “Cast-Iron Secrets” (season one, episode six, aired Aug. 14), with Oscar-winning host Octavia Spencer, judge Chef Edgar “Dook” Chase and guest judge Tina Knowles.

Get the fulle story including Legenia Spiller Bearden’s favorite Thanksgiving recipes 👉 https://501lifemag.com/setting-her-table-for-success/

By Rita Halter Thomas Legenia Spiller-Bearden of Maumelle is thankfully savoring the taste of victory as the $10,000 winner of the Food Network’s “Family Recipe Showdown.” Spiller-Bearden, along with her Aunt Cynthia Goodman of Maryland, competed in “Cast-Iron Secrets” (season one, episode...

11/04/2025

We are thrilled to have gracing the cover of our November issue!

You can find the Grateful Gatherings issue, including some of her famous Thanksgiving recipes, on stands now or read it online here 👉 https://issuu.com/501adsandmags/docs/november_2025

11/03/2025

501 LIFE Author of the Month Latasha Davis lives a life of gratitude. At the heart of that gratitude is her faith — her personal relationship with God, which she says has guided her and provided the answers she sought. In fact, she says divine intervention played a role in getting her book "Diamond in the Rough" published. Read her inspiring story in this month's 501.

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11/03/2025

Cowboy Dub Grant has created ropes for the world’s largest rodeo stars. The 86-year-old Arkansas native started creating lariat ropes when he was just a teenager, eventually building a company that shipped ropes all over the world. Read more about his life of Ropin,’ Ridin’ and Rodeo in this month’s 501!

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