31 Dec 2024 Nobody ‘nose’ good news like us

I’m not offended if you call me nosy. As editor of 501 LIFE Magazine, I’m in the business of learning about people, companies, nonprofits and community groups who are doing positive, out-of-the-ordinary things. As we step through the doorway into 2025, our team has assembled an issue that will captivate your interest and inspire New Year’s goals.

This is our second annual “Five-Oh-Ones to Watch” issue, and our professional team has written about more than 20 people who are standouts at work, in Arkansas and nationally. Last fall, we accepted nominations from readers and passed them along to a committee. I heard repeatedly from the committee about how hard it was to narrow the list of honorees. Fortunately, I have no shortage of candidates to consider for articles in the coming months.

Could you use some good news? Our motto is printed at the top of the cover, and it states that we are “The Good News Publication of Central Arkansas.” More than a monthly publication, we deliver positive stories each week through two e-newsletters. If you don’t receive the complimentary newsletters, sign up in seconds at 501lifemag.com/newsletter.

Are you tired of searching for a printed copy of the magazine? Then a subscription will solve that frustration and is only ^$20 a year. You can subscribe at 501lifemag.com/subscribe. Or you can read the magazine online. Bookmark 501lifemag.com as a favorite site!

If you love Central Arkansas like we do, you’ll also want to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We’ll send positive vibes your way, and the hometown heroes we spotlight will inspire you throughout the year.

We invest a lot of capital to assemble colorful, professional e-newsletters and magazines for our devoted audience. It makes the staff so happy to see you out and about with 501 LIFE! This year, plan to send us a “Loving LIFE” photo when you travel, attend an event, or host a birthday, anniversary or retirement celebration. Send those photos to [email protected] with written information like you see printed on page 10.

I hope to see YOU on our pages this year. Happy New Year from the Brazile and Higginbotham families! We love bringing a smile to your 501 life each week!

Stefanie Brazile
Editor/Publisher