
The Train Town that Marion Built
Marion Helton is a self-proclaimed “train nut.” From his first train ride on the Kansas City Southern line when he was five years old and his first Lionel train set at age 12, his love of trains and his train-set collection grew through the years.

Sisters’ Savory Kitchen
Sisters' Savory Kitchen 220 East Parkway Dr., RussellvilleConvenience almost always means sacrificing flavor, but not...

Top 5 State Park Day Hikes Within An Hour from Russellville
Without a doubt, our river valley is sandwiched within some of the best places to hike in Arkansas. And the State...

10 things ABOUT: Jayne Jones
Age: 65Hometown & Years in the River Valley: I’ve lived in the River Valley all of my life. I was born in...

With dedication comes reward through CASA
With the Arkansas River Valley’s myriad of non-profits at hand for volunteer work, Court Appointed Special Advocates...

Manna House: Help for Everyone
Five days a week, two hours per day, Manna House volunteers are checking identification cards, stocking the food...

The Downtown Russellville Fire of 1906
Story written by David CullenThe most serious threat to the survival of a community in the early 1900s was fire....

Get there early
Big Poppa's BBQ 249 W. Main, Lamar: (479) 885-3816407 S. Arkansas, Russellville: (479) 567-5169First rate barbecue is...

Honoring grief
This time of the year can bring grief to the forefront in ways that are jarring and monumentally uncomfortable. All...

10 things ABOUT: Tony Griffin
Age: 52Hometown: Jonesboro, ARYears in the River Valley: Three as of July 1, 2021Occupation: United Methodist...

Orr Truck Center
Orr Truck Center 612 Union St., Dardanelle; (479) 744-3069“It was a long process, but it was a no-brainer that Yell...

Trust me
A few weeks ago, I babysat for my dear friend Christine. Her daughter Opal had been quite a handful. I wasn’t going to...