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09/25/2025

The Arkansas Storm is preparing to officially take the field in 2026. The Storm will play in the International Football Alliance (IFA), which features teams from the United States and Mexico.

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By David Grimes The Arkansas Storm is preparing to officially take the field in 2026. The Storm will play in the International Football Alliance (IFA), which features teams from the United States and Mexico. Photos by Makenzie Evans Team owner Coy Flynn of Maumelle has been busy this year p

09/24/2025

ICYMI 501 LIFE Editor Stefani Brazile chatted with Conway Corporation Channel 5's Jeff Matthews about the September issue! 👉 https://youtu.be/TNvr80MCbuw?si=xi6HNk4NQCMjlBEW

501 Life Magazine celebrates local businesses with their September issue!00:00 Introduction – Jeff Matthews & Stefanie Brazile 00:40 Stoby’s celebrates 45 y...

09/23/2025

From local shows coming up to your friends and neighbors being honored. Find the latest news and events from around Central Arkansas updated every Tuesday on our site 👉 https://501lifemag.com/news/

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09/23/2025

Margaret Ethridge, also known by her pen name as Maggie Wells, knows all about the business of being an author. Although writing is not her full-time profession, she has more than 50 contemporary romance publications to her name.

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By Susan L. Peterson Margaret Ethridge, also known by her pen name as Maggie Wells, knows all about the business of being an author. Although writing is not her full-time profession, she has more than 50 contemporary romance publications to her name. Ethridge, who comes from a family of reader

09/22/2025

Everyone at Cabot Public Schools knows Anderson. He is loved by students and staff alike and is easily a contender for class favorite. Of course, he does stand out a bit due to his scales and appetite for bugs.

Meet our Pet of the Month 👉 https://501lifemag.com/pet-of-the-month-anderson-the-bearded-dragon/

By Lori Dunn Everyone at Cabot Public Schools knows Anderson. He is loved by students and staff alike and is easily a contender for class favorite. Of course, he does stand out a bit due to his scales and appetite for bugs. Anderson is a bearded dragon. He does not breathe fire like mythi

09/22/2025

We were inspired by our friends at Create Conway, who shared this powerful stat:

“In downtown Conway alone, Conway Art Walk is on track to generate over $400,000 in the downtown area. That’s ONE program by ONE creative arts nonprofit.” – Create Conway 💡

The numbers tell the story—arts activity isn’t only about culture and connection (although those are incredibly important), it’s also an economic engine.

Arts create thousands of jobs and generate billions in revenue nationwide. In a study performed by AEP6:

🔷 86% of attendees say arts events are vital to their community's quality of life.
🔷 79% say these events are "important to their community's businesses, economy, and local jobs"

The arts bring our city to life—attracting visitors, supporting businesses, and making our neighborhoods vibrant places to be.

✨ Next time you join an arts event downtown, know that you’re not just enjoying a show; you’re investing in Conway’s future.

📌 Learn more about the impact of the arts at: https://aep6.americansforthearts.org/

09/19/2025

Ron Calcagni is one of the winningest quarterbacks in University of Arkansas history, and in 1978, he led the team to a victory that will live forever in Razorback lore.

Calcagni was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF) in 2015 as part of the 57th class, along with Dwight Adams, Pat Bradley, Leon Clements, Jack Fleck, Eldon Hawley, Carl Jackson, Stephen Jones, Stan Lee, Mike Malham Jr., Christy Smith and Bowden Wyatt.

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By David Grimes Ron Calcagni is one of the winningest quarterbacks in University of Arkansas history, and in 1978, he led the team to a victory that will live forever in Razorback lore. Calcagni was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF) in 2015 as part of the 57th class, along

09/18/2025

Last month, a team of seven Conway Corporation employees traveled more than 1,000 miles to bring light — literally and figuratively — to families in the Navajo Nation as part of the 2025 Light Up Navajo initiative.

Learn more 👉 https://501lifemag.com/conway-corp-employees-join-light-up-navajo-project/

By Beth Jimmerson Last month, a team of seven Conway Corp employees traveled more than 1,000 miles to bring light — literally and figuratively — to families in the Navajo Nation as part of the 2025 Light Up Navajo initiative. Conway Corp Journeyman Lineman and Training Coordinator Si Anth

09/16/2025

More than 30 years ago, Keith Petersen’s artistic breakthrough came not from a gallery or a commission, but rather from a stack of generic note cards and balloons. While working a part-time job, he noticed the company’s attempts at employee recognition lacked heart, so he pitched something different: caricature illustrations to honor the Employee of the Month.

Get to know Keith 👉 https://501lifemag.com/artist-of-the-month-keith-petersen/

By Mark Oliver More than 30 years ago, Keith Petersen’s artistic breakthrough came not from a gallery or a commission, but rather from a stack of generic note cards and balloons. While working a part-time job, he noticed the company’s attempts at employee recognition lacked heart, so he pitched ...

09/15/2025

Beauty, brains and a beast on the field. That quickly sums up Kylee Branscum of Mayflower. And she’s all that. This driven perfectionist pushes herself to be the best she can be on- and off-the-field. She not only has received several awards for her athletic prowess, but she also graduated with a 4.16 GPA and was the salutatorian for the Mayflower High School Class of 2025.

Get to know Kylee 👉 https://501lifemag.com/youth-of-the-month-kylee-branscum/

By Rita Halter Thomas Beauty, brains and a beast on the field. That quickly sums up Kylee Branscum of Mayflower. And she’s all that. This driven perfectionist pushes herself to be the best she can be on- and off-the-field. She not only has received several awards for her athletic prowess, but she

09/14/2025

My cousin’s voice rang through my helmet intercom, “Keep your speed up!” as he closed in on my rear wheel. I was slipping the clutch, making a switchback that was both incredibly sharp and steep while climbing one of the three mountains that make up a fun tour of the Arkansas River Valley.

Find out which one 👉 https://501lifemag.com/life-is-a-highway-3/

Story and photos by Mike Kemp My cousin’s voice rang through my helmet intercom, “Keep your speed up!” as he closed in on my rear wheel. I was slipping the clutch, making a switchback that was both incredibly sharp and steep while climbing one of the three mountains that make up a fun tour of ...

09/14/2025

To further its ongoing investor education mission, the Arkansas Securities Department (ASD) is sounding the alarm to elderly Arkansans and their loved ones about the proliferation of elder financial abuse. The ASD is the state regulator of the securities, nondepository mortgage and money services industries in Arkansas. Part of the ASD’s regulatory responsibilities is to enforce consumer protection laws against unlicensed bad actors who commit fraud in the state. The ASD also has an Investor Education Program designed to improve financial literacy across Arkansas and to teach fraud prevention to the public.

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By Campbell McLaurin, Deputy Commissioner, ASD To further its ongoing investor education mission, the Arkansas Securities Department (ASD) is sounding the alarm to elderly Arkansans and their loved ones about the proliferation of elder financial abuse. The ASD is the state regulator of the securi