Written by KATV Chief Meteorologist Ned Perme (who also plays the excellent piano piece here) and sung by the late Terry Rose -- this song is held dear by many and Arkansawyer.

Ned Perme f. Terry Rose - Christmas Time In Arkansas

Aaron Reddin is the product of Booger Holler hillbillies coming down to the Arkansas River Valley and colliding with the Ouachita hillbillies at the foot of Danville Mountain. In his own words, Aaron "made some bad decisions" and wound up living out of his car and addicted to amphetamines at age 20. Seeking stability and discipline, he enlisted with the marines.  Reddin was later discharged due to a bad knee, but he was sober and eager to help others. Aaron eventually landed in Central Arkansas, where he worked at various shelters and rehabilitation programs. Seeing people without coats and empty beds when the country is experiencing a housing crisis made Reddin realize that he could do a lot of good bringing help to people where they're at. He loaded up a vehicle with donated goods, and The Van was born.  Founded in 2010, The Van is a mobile outreach program that seeks to meet the needs of unsheltered homeless in Central Arkansas. Its operations are supported by Back 5 Fields, a 10-acre farm in North Little Rock. These nonprofits are bundled under The One, Inc., which has launched further nonprofits across the state, including The Russ Bus in Russelville and Mission Machine in Searcy.  Aaron lives in Little Rock with his wife and 3 old hound dogs. He battles Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in all 4 limbs and hopes to find a way to advocate for Arkansans who struggle to find or obtain treatment. He enjoys growing tomatoes and taking candid photos of his donkeys.  

UIYB with Aaron Reddin, Founder of The Van

Ep 0029 | 3-31-17
Kerry interviews attorney Joe Calhoun about intellectual property rights, copyrights, trademarks and patents for businesses and individuals. This show is packed with great information from an active attorney and expert on patent and intellectual property law. Find out more at www.upyourbusiness.org.

Up Your Business With Kerry McCoy

Joe Calhoun of Calhoun Law Firm On Intellectual Property Law | Ep 0029 | 3-31-17

Ep 0030 | 4-7-17
This week on Up in Your Business, Kerry discusses Holy Week and starting a new church with Father Fred Ball of the San Damiano Catholic Ecumenical Church. To learn more visit www.upyourbusiness.org

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Father Fred Ball of San Damiano Ecumenical On His Journey to Catholicism  | Ep 0030 | 4-7-17

Ep 0031 | 4-14-17
This week, Kerry talks political and social activism with ACORN founder and activist Wade Rathke. They discuss workers rights, his past as a community organizer, his work with ACORN and other community activist groups. Learn more at www.upyourbusiness.org

Wade Rathke, Founder of ACORN, Discusses Activism in Modern America | Ep 0031 | 4-14-17

Ep 0032 | 4-21-17
Jean Paul Francoeur President of JP Fitness built a thriving personal-training business. Kerry talks to him about how he got started in personal training and how he grew his business, sold it and is now working with a new ARP Wave technology to help people relieve pain without drugs. Find out more information and links to helpful documents at www.upyourbusiness.org.

Jean Paul Francoeur, President of JP Fitness, On Random Acts of Fitness | Ep 0032 | 4-21-17

Ep 0033 | 4-28-17
Kerry speaks with Larry Graham who helped facilitate the donation of paintings by artist Edwin Brewer to the Dreamland Ballroom. She also spoke with preservationist Ann Ballard Bryan about art and historic preservation. Find out more at www.upyourbusiness.org.

Larry Graham and Ann Ballard Bryan On the Edwin Brewer Art Exhibit | Ep 0033 | 4-28-17

In 1974, Alan Leveritt and a few friends launched the Arkansas Times, an alternative monthly magazine that provided political and cultural news to the state. Leveritt had gotten his start in the media business during his college days in the early 1970s at Little Rock University, now the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR). He founded and operated an independent student newspaper, Essence. On its editorial page, Essence supported Leveritt’s personal politics, which embraced the ideas of libertarianism and the Young Americans for Freedom party. Using a $200 donation from a local bookstore, Leveritt and his associates published the first edition of the Union Station Times on September 5, 1974, so named because it was headquartered near Union Station in Little Rock. In July 1975, the name of the monthly publication was changed to Arkansas Times.

Alan Leveritt | Ep 0034 | 5-5-17

Ep 0035 | 5-12-17
Kerry talks with restaurateur Don Dugan of Dugan's Pub, Skye Bistro and Stratton’s Market in downtown Little Rock. Dugan discusses what it takes to run a restaurant and growing a business.

Don Dugan: Advice for Up and Coming Restaurants | Ep 0035 | 5-12-17

Ep 0036 | 05-19-2017
Kerry talks with Riverfest organizers DeAnna Korte and Stephen Bentley

Organizers DeAnna Korte and Stephen Bent On How Riverfest Impacts Little Rock | Ep 0036 | 5-19-17

Ep 0037 | 5-26-17
Kerry’s guest last week was James “Skip” Rutherford. He is a long-standing figure in Arkansas politics, working as a key adviser on Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign and later serving as president of the Clinton Foundation and as dean of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. Rutherford also led the effort to plan the William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park, which would garner him several awards.
Listen to this week's podcast to find out:
The Clinton School's course offerings, degrees and how to apply
His favorite success story from the Clinton School of Public Service
His views on the future of downtown Little Rock
His opinion on why Hillary Clinton lost the 2016 election

Skip Rutherford of the Clinton Library On Why Hillary Clinton Lost the 2016 Election | Ep 0037

Up in Your Business is a weekly radio show and podcast with Kerry McCoy, owner of FlagandBanner.com. Kerry interviews business owners and other professional leaders who share their story of ambition, entrepreneurship, and luck. It airs as a live radio show every Friday and as a podcast available for download. Guests inspire listeners with their insights and life experiences. Join Kerry for this personal, provocative, and candid hour of engaging conversation centered around business advice, entrepreneurship, failure, and success.

UIYB with Aaron Reddin, Founder of The Van

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