Tulsa, Oklahoma It seems Tulsa has always been known for something. Referred to as the “Oil Capital of the World” for most of the 20th century, the city’s success in the energy industry prompted construction booms in the popular Art Deco style of the time. In 1925, Tulsa businessman Cyrus Avery began his campaign to […]
What started as a fond remembrance of a simple sandwich from childhood has turned into a global controversy on social media. Decaturites are not the only people who refer to the sandwich as a cheese toastie. The Brits agree with us. “The British like things on toast, right? Toasties, or toasted sandwiches, are merely an […]
features Go Outside and PlayDecatur residents know how to have a good time, especially with a little help from our friends. Thanks to Howard G. Buffett’s generosity, the new concert venue in Nelson Park and expanded zoo train route along the shores of Lake Decatur give us great excuses to head outdoors this summer. Enjoy! […]
features Animal StoriesTales about the animal world go back centuries and almost always end with a moral to the story. In fact, we found dogs with an attitude, singing coyotes and a wandering chicken right here in Decatur that tell us something about life and the lessons to be learned along the way. Dog […]
Little Rock, Arkansas Located in the middle of the state on the Arkansas River, Little Rock serves as the state capitol. With a population approaching 200,000, residents experience hot, humid summers and cool winters with little or no snow. Tucked in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains and near Lake Maumelle provides plenty of space […]