Jan 28, 2026 | Community Voices, Far Out Stars
Growing up in Fayetteville, Arkansas, I knew we were a blue speck in a red sea of a state. Honestly, I hated Arkansas for a lot of my life. I thought it was boring and filled with hateful people and that I needed to get out to somewhere like California or New York,...
Dec 17, 2025 | Community Voices, Far Out Stars, Featured Businesses
There’s something quietly revolutionary about dating your own town—about choosing curiosity over routine and realizing that romance doesn’t always require a plane ticket. Sometimes, it’s waiting just down the road, disguised as a croissant, a book spine, or a...
Dec 16, 2025 | Community Voices, Far Out Stars
We are pleased to welcome Meredith Mashburn, an established and revered photographer, as a new Star Shopper contributor. We look forward to her contributions! Here’s some info about Meredith: Meredith Mashburn is an acclaimed photographer based in Northwest...
Jul 13, 2025 | Community Voices, Far Out Stars
As a particularly sensitive young girl growing up, my mother would soothe my emotions and wipe my tears by saying, “When the world feels too heavy, love is here to hold you.” You see, as an anxious third grader, probably trembling at the newfound realization that...
Jun 6, 2025 | Community Voices, Far Out Stars
Celebrating Freedom Through Movement, Music, Art, and Food Fayetteville, AR – June 2, 2025 – The community is invited to a celebration of freedom, resilience, and unity at the Juneteenth Rhythms of Resilience Festive March & Cookout on Sunday, June 22, 2025,...
Mar 31, 2025 | Community Voices, Far Out Stars
From Print to Podcasts: How Star Shopper and Arkansas Media Have Evolved When Star Shopper began in 1973, we were the alternative for businesses that couldn’t afford traditional marketing options. Back then, print, TV, and radio were the primary choices for getting...
