SUMMARY: Stormy’s Soul Food & More is a beloved food truck in Little Rock, named after the owner’s late mother, who inspired her cooking journey. This week on “Eat It Up,” the focus is on their standout offerings: delicious wings, burgers, and catfish. The owner shares her passion for cooking, which began at a young age, and highlights her unique sauces, especially the Stormy Sauce named after her mother. Despite the challenges of running a food truck, she encourages perseverance. Visit their website for locations and enjoy the incredible flavors that evoke a sense of home. Tune in to “Eat It Up” for more!

On this week’s Eat It Up, Hayden Balgavy visits Stormy’s Soul Food & More— a food truck that serves incredible wings, burgers, salad, and country catfish.

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Governor’s aide appointed to University of Arkansas Board of Trustees

by Antoinette Grajeda, Arkansas Advocate
March 13, 2025

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed her deputy chief of staff to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees Wednesday, her second appointment to the board in less than a week.

Judd Deere, who will retain his current position in the governor’s office while serving on the board, is replacing Sheffield Nelson. His term will expire March 1, 2035.  

Deere, a Benton native and Lyon College graduate, has more than a decade of government management and communications experience, including a stint as a White House aide to President Donald Trump during his first term, according to a press release. 

“I am deeply honored by and grateful to Governor Sanders for her confidence in me to serve on the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees,” Deere said. “I was raised to love our state and want nothing more than to see the University of Arkansas System succeed in preparing the next generation for the workforce—be it a four-year degree or certificate at a community college— because when it does, so does our state.”

Sanders also announced last Friday that she was appointing Randy Lawson to the UA Board of Trustees. Lawson is filling the seat formerly held by Tommy Boyer, who died last month. His term will expire on March 1, 2027. 

Lawson is a UA graduate and businessman engaged in energy development, real estate development and venture capital investment businesses, according to a press release. Lawson serves as a commissioner on the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission following his appointment by Sanders in 2023. 

“I have been a Razorback my entire life and look forward to continuing to support my university,” Lawson said. “I am also looking forward to working with the current Board of Trustees and the entire leadership team at the U of A system to further the mission and strive for excellence in everything.” 

The trustees of the University of Arkansas System are appointed by the governor to 10-year overlapping terms, and the board sets policies for the system’s universities, colleges and institutes.

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SUMMARY: The I-30 Crossing project in Little Rock and North Little Rock aims to improve traffic flow and safety, but confusion has arisen regarding a ramp from I-30 to 671/167. Some believed a direct ramp was included, but ARDOT clarified that it was not part of the plan. Instead, a new ramp was constructed to reduce weaving issues by shifting traffic to the left lanes. Drivers still need to navigate the I-30/I-40 interchange to access 671/167, now designated I-57. This is part of a broader plan to eventually create a corridor from Chicago to Little Rock.

As ARDOT continues work on the I-30 Crossing project, some drivers have been confused about what the end result will look like. Here’s what the project hopes to do.

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