Hometown: I live in Houston (Perry County). Family: I have been married 25 years to my wife, Rena. We have two children together. Lillie Payne is married to Dillon and they just welcomed our granddaughter, Cassi Sue. Zack Lawson is married to Macey. My stepson,......
By Susan L. Peterson “A Noble Calling,” Rhona Weaver’s debut novel, tells the story of rookie FBI agent Win Tyler, a farm boy who played football at the University of Arkansas and who was raised in the Baptist church. The book transports the reader to......
By Rita Halter Thomas Pam Cox of Cabot seems to be wrapped up in a little monkey business. In fact, most days she finds herself with a monkey on her back, literally. Miki (pronounced Mikey) is a 27-year-old black and white capuchin who entertains the......
By Mary Eggart When it comes to living life with purpose, joy and enthusiasm, Lily Trauth of Morrilton is in a class by herself. At only 13 years old, she exhibits qualities that most teachers wish they had in all of their students. “Lily is......
HIS STORY: I like to be busy, active, involved and down-home. Education: I graduated from Greenbrier High School and attended Arkansas Tech and the University of Central Arkansas. I earned an Associate of Arts in business management from Central Baptist College. I am an ordained minister......
Hometown: I am an official Arkansan now, and I live in and love Maumelle—before that Cordova, Tenn. Family: Widow of Rev. Roger A. Hopson, a United Methodist administrator and pastor. I am the second of eight children, Marcos and Angela’s mom; Kiera, Terrell, Maya and......
By Mary Eggart Emma Vint of Conway is one amazing Central Arkansas young lady. She and her mother, Amber, own and operate Monarch Sublimation. Sublimation is a method of digital printing that transfers a design onto a surface or material using ink or dye, heat,......
By Susan L. Peterson “God showed me a unique way to use my creativity for good and I said yes.” That is how Leigh Anne Fortner explains why she became a children’s book author. To date, she has written and published three books resulting in......
By Carol Rolf Tyler and Ashley Roberts of Mayflower welcomed three bundles of joy into their lives on Dec. 29, 2023. That’s the day their three little daughters were born. “We found out in June that I was pregnant,” said Ashley. “I went for an......
HER STORY: Education: I attended Central Bible College, Springfield, Mo., from 1978-1981. JOB: I serve on The Church Alive ministry team, teaching Bible studies and workshops. Along with our incredible volunteers, I direct our special events, conferences and host outreach events on our 37-acre campus......
