Katie Adkins Photography

07/15/2026

Worked with ProPublica on this including exteriors of the micro school in Pearcy, AR featured in this article.

One of the few requirements for Arkansas private schools is that they have an American flag and a flagpole. But millions in state funds go to the largely unmonitored schools while complaints about safety and fraud have gone unanswered, parents say.

06/25/2026

Meet Bevan Keating, one of the inspiring men featured in our June issue.

As executive director of Wildwood Park for the Arts, Bevan brings together two things he cares deeply about: the arts and the natural world. From supporting local artists and performers to preserving a beautiful green space for the community to enjoy, his work touches countless lives across Central Arkansas. A trained conductor who once envisioned a very different future, Bevan’s journey is a reminder that our true calling isn’t always the one we expect.

Read his story and meet more inspiring men making a lasting impact in our community in the June issue of Little Rock City Lifestyle.



Article by Anna Yanosick
Photography by Katie Adkins Photography

06/25/2026

Today's feature from our 2025 - 2027 Juried Artist Registry is artist Katie Adkins!

Katie is a "documentary photographer, photojournalist, and fine artist exploring layered narratives of identity, environment, and culture." She is "committed to creating work that blends visual storytelling with artistic intention." This photograph is from her Queen Series, which "documents drag performers in the Deep South through bold, intimate portraits." Across her work, she explores "the concept of layers-literal, emotional, and symbolic. My images invite viewers to pause, look closer, and consider both what is seen and what is quietly hidden beneath the surface."

See this work and others on her registry page on our website ⭐ https://acnmwa.org/artists-25-27/katie-adkins

Featured Artwork: Purple Dress, Katie Adkins, photograph, 40" x 60" x 3"

06/24/2026

Mylissa McNeill never expected to be a mother. But when she learned she was pregnant in the spring of 2022, at age 41, she and her partner were happy and excited at the prospect of parenting a little girl they planned to name Maeve. On June 24, 2022, about one month after McNeill discovered she was....

06/23/2026

Tonight! Come hear me talk about my series, Queen, at Boswell Mourot, 5:30pm.

06/20/2026

Secretary Pete Buttigieg shares the stage with Arkansas congressional candidate Chris Jones on Friday, June 19, 2026 at the Dreamland Ballroom in Little Rock, AR. For Arkansas Advocate

06/20/2026

Chris Jones supporters hold signs at the Dreamland Ballroom on Friday, June 19, 2025 in Little Rock, AR for Arkansas Advocate

06/20/2026

Arkansas congressional candidate Chris Jones and Secretary Pete Buttigieg at the Dreamland Ballroom in Little Rock, AR on Friday, June 19, 2026. For Arkansas Advocate

06/20/2026

Pete Buttigieg with supporters on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Dreamland Ballroom in Little Rock, AR. For Arkansas Advocate

06/20/2026

Arkansas congressional candidate Chris Jones at Dreamland Ballroom in Little Rock, AR on Friday, June 19, 2026. For Arkansas Advocate