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It’s hard to believe in this day and age that not too long ago, smoking was considered glamorous and even healthy. ESSE Purse Museum’s latest exhibit, “Up In Smoke,” takes a look back at a time when Americans were duped into seeing cigarettes as sophisticated and sultry — before the truth about the danger of cigarettes disrupted the tobacco industry.

Cities from Seattle to St. Petersburg are banning single-use plastics like plastic straws, utensils and stirrers to limit the amount of plastic waste in the oceans.

Some positions require you to master the balancing act while quickly changing from hat to hat. If you find yourself in this position, here are some practical tactics you can implement to make jumping from project to project as painless as possible:

A new women-focused group has launched an inspirational speaker series. PowHer Players is hosting its first event at Heifer International headquaters on Thursday, Sept. 20, with featured speaker Ardyth Neill, president of Heifer Interational.

Are you having a stressful day at work that just doesn’t seem to end? We have one simple cure for you: Just smile. Spiritual leaders, psychologists and neuroscientists agree that a simple act of smiling can change your attitude and the world around you.

Though the Arkansas River flows through four states, we’ll proudly call it ours. It’s a defining feature of many areas including Wine Country, Fort Smith and Little Rock.

Scrolling through filtered feeds of perfect Instagram posts can cause anxiety. For hyper-connected millennials, the struggle is real – trying to maintain the illusion of an “Insta-perfect” personal brand, fueled by comparisons to other highly curated feeds.

Rethinking reentry: The Exodus Project is a prison rehabilitation program that teaches ethics, career skills, resource management and drug/alcohol recovery during the last months of an inmate’s sentence.

“I love being in the middle of the energy and the action.” Matt DeCample is no stranger to being the…

June is Transit Month and part of Metroplan’s Ozone Action Days season. In an effort to reduce harmful ground-level ozone, Metroplan invites citizens to try alternate modes of transportation, including riding the bus, biking, carpooling, telecommuting or walking.

When creating documents and marketing materials, it’s easy to think “I have this much space to work with, why not fill all of it?” While this often makes sense, it can really hinder your message.

Can we help float your boat? Ranging from leisurely floats to all-out Class IV rapids, Arkansas has a plethora of places for paddlers, and we’re sharing our faves.

The Little Rock Police Department unveiled a new recruitment effort this month, including a website designed to attract applicants with informative videos, a salary calculator and information on benefits and incentives. A $5,000 bonus and a five percent annual raise are part of the financial package being offered to new officers.

One out of five students in Little Rock and North Little Rock will drop out, which result in consequences that can lead to higher risks of incarceration and unemployment.

Nothing beats the summer heat like a dip in the neighborhood pool or visit to a local water park, but Chris Shillcutt with Little Rock’s Wild River Country encourages everyone to stay safe in the water.

Of the estimated 3 million apps for anything and everything, there are bound to be some strange ones.

Rethinking reentry: The Exodus Project is a prison rehabilitation program that teaches ethics, career skills, resource management and drug/alcohol recovery during the last months of an inmate’s sentence.

You don’t need to be wealthy to hire a personal assistant. Just smart.

There’s a new way to learn a foreign language that more than 1 million subscribers already know about. The Babbel app for web, iOS and Android was developed by 100 linguists and language experts in Berlin. The goal: Tailor foreign language instruction to the learner’s native tongue, and get students to speak the new language as quickly as possible.

We’ve all heard that in order to reduce stress, we should “reconnect with nature.” However, science suggests that we may not be taking this advice literally enough.

Today’s modern beads are larger and more intricate, many featuring lights and medallions. With 5 million beads thrown each year, you’re bound to catch a pair (or armful!) worth saving.

The Centers for Youth and Families’ annual gala, Evolve, is set for Jan. 27. The event, themed this year as “A Night in the Jungle,” will honor 2018 Hero of Hope U.S. Rep. French Hill and the inaugural Champions of Hope class.

Regardless of what business you’re in, many offices share a common similarity: a sedentary work culture. Studies show sitting is a major contributor to employee health issues. Try these simple tips to minimize the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle and create a ripple effect that could change office culture for good.

Ghidotti Communications and Bespoke Media Group hosted a joint holiday party in order to benefit The Van, a mission dedicated to providing basic necessities to homeless communities.

Keep your holiday calories under control and avoid pound-packing by not eating the “meh.”

No matter how many times you check your holiday shopping list, you’re going to forget something – or someone – and need a last-minute gift. Consider these ideas:

The end of the year can be a great time to purchase vehicles. Manufacturers typically discount current year’s models to make way for next year’s vehicles.

No matter where you are in Arkansas, there’s something Christmas-y and covered in lights waiting for you:

Jumpstarting your day with a morning workout can seem impossible, but it’s rewarding. Studies show exercising in the morning can lower blood pressure by 10% throughout the day.

Looking for a place where you can do both your holiday decorating and gift shopping in one? Holiday House is made for you.