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There is something timeless about an apple cake. This one is the kind of recipe that fills the kitchen with the aroma of baked apples, warm butter, bright lemon and just a whisper of rosemary - a subtle herb that brings surprising depth without overpowering the fruit. Greek yogurt gives the crumb an incredibly tender, moist texture, while tart Granny Smith apples melt into the cake as it bakes, creating pockets of soft fruit beneath a beautifully caramelized top.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is expanding its footprint in Arkansas and Texas through a new eight-unit franchise agreement. The fast-casual restaurant chain's expansion is part of the brand's broader effort to grow its franchise presence throughout the United States. "This agreement reflects the continued strength of the Freddy's franchise opportunity and the momentum we're building across the country," said Andrew Thengvall, CDO of Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

September brings two weekends of free arts and entertainment to North Little Rock's Argenta Arts District, beginning with Dogtown Throwdown Sept. 11-12 and continuing the following weekend with Third Friday Art Walk, ACANSA Family Arts Day and the Argenta Vibe Music Series featuring rising Americana artist Bella Rayne. Dogtown Throwdown | Sept. 11-12 Dogtown Throwdown returns with two days of live music, local food, drinks and the lively atmosphere of an Argenta street festival.

It was not a conscious decision. It never is. Susan Cooper was a mother and a grandmother who had become a drug addict. Her life was one of treading quicksand, and soon, very soon, the quicksand would be inescapable. Cooper, a confidential informant, had just been exposed. Rarely had there been sure footing in her life. Among the children her father abandoned, she was the one whose face too closely mirrored his.

T he first air conditioner as consumers now know it was invented in 1902 by a man with a familiar last name - Willis Carrier - though the concept of artificially cooling indoor spaces dates back at least to the 18th century. The first recorded use of an "air conditioner" in modern times took place in 1758, when Benjamin Franklin and John Hadley used a fan to circulate air over a wet sponge and thus cool the air around them.

Despite rising construction costs, interest rates, and high prices at the pump and the grocery store, luxury homes continue to be a hot item across the United States. Mordor Intelligence reported in August that sales of such homes in 2026 is predicted to grow about $7.5 billion year over year to just under $300 billion in total.

Labor Day is the perfect excuse to relax. While that can mean kicking up your feet at home for some, others may want to take on the town during their extra day off. Here are some places that have confirmed whether their doors will be open or closed for the holiday. Restaurants Are you not feeling like grilling for the holiday? Treat yourself to a meal out instead at any of these places that say they will be open on Labor Day. - Most locations will be open, but hours may vary.

Razorback fans can kick off Labor Day weekend with a movie, stadium views and a little Red Glow! Big Red's Rooftop in Fayetteville will open Friday, Sept. 4, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the North End Zone Deck of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium for a special screening of "Greater," the 2016 film based on the life of former Arkansas Razorback Brandon Burlsworth. The movie follows Burlsworth's journey from an overlooked walk-on to an All-American offensive lineman and NFL Draft selection.

Author Alvin Toffler once wrote that technology is the great "engine of change." As evidenced more every day, he could not have been more right, even when it comes to the world of furniture and home design. These days, many pieces of furniture are outfitted with charging ports, outlets and ways to connect phones via apps to make everyday tasks easier for the owners. However, the less obtrusive these features are, the better for interior design sake, local designers said.

Ever since COVID-19 locked Arkansans in their homes in the name of social distancing, backyards have been having a moment that shows no signs of slowing down. According to the International Casual Furnishings Association's 2025 Outdoor Living Trend Report, 85 percent of U.S. households have some form of outdoor living space, and nearly 7 in 10 have equipped said space with some sort of outdoor living product.