Lifestyles

'American Idol' is looking for their next contestants...virtually of course. The auditions will be held via Zoom Tuesday, August 18 in Arkansas.

We are now in Back to School mode. Whether your kids are going to be in school in person or not they are still going to need supplies and clothes. Last weekend was Tax-Free Weekend in Arkansas this weekend it's Texas' turn!

Do you or someone you know fish? If they fish for catfish then they will want to be a part of this. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Departments is asking for their input on some potential catfish regulations.

Update July 29, 2020 - The United States Department of Agriculture, the Department of Homeland Security, and state agencies are investigating the unsolicited packages that have shown up in mailboxes and on doorsteps in at least 15 states now including Arkansas.

We are now in Back to School mode. Whether your kids are going to be in school in person they are going to need supplies and clothes. This time of year is always a great time to stock up with Tax-Free Weekends. When are they and what can you buy that is actually Tax Free?

Have you received a package that you didn't order? Did the package have seeds in it? The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has been made aware that private citizens in several states have received unsolicited packages containing seeds that appear to have originated from China.

We now have more information on this year's Watermelon Idol competition. The event will be held at Hempstead Hall as part of the "NOT The-Watermelon-Festival-Concert CONCERT" on August 15, 2020. Now is the time to enter!

Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! If you are looking for a super cool vacation idea, why not experience Africa in the Ozarks at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge? It's located just outside of Eureka Springs and you can actually stay the night there.

There have been loads of reports that people are buying or renting campers this summer for a different way to vacation during the Covid-19 Pandemic. My husband and I have been "Glamping' for a while now and I'm so excited to see that others are now trying it out.

Update: As of Friday morning, July 10:  Caddo District Court judge has temporarily stopped enforcement of the Shreveport face mask mandate.

How would you like to make a difference in a soldier's life? You can by sending a care package. It's easy right now because HealthCARE Express will cover the cost of shipping for you. But time is running out.

If you are thinking of heading to Shreveport don't forget to bring a mask. Today (July 8, 2020) at 5PM the city of Shreveport will require you to wear a mask in when entering a business.