The greatness of America has been at the center of some contentious debate as of late. From campaign slogans to maybe...
The greatness of America
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10 things ABOUT: Richard Pierce
Age: 66Occupation: I graduated with a degree in parks administration and started working with Farm Bureau in March of...
Geedunk is Deelicious
The Geedunk Co. 200 N Arkansas Ave, Russellville The lingos found within every subculture are so interesting. Military...
Forbidden
I had seen a few snakes in my early years, but my first real introduction to a serpent came at 6 years of age and was...
Standing in harm’s way
Rumors of a new pandemic — a novel disease for which we humans had little to no defense — swirled across the news...
10 things ABOUT: Liz Chrisman
Age: 33Occupation: Director of Photography at Arkansas Tech University, Photography Editor for ABOUT the River Valley...
Yes, you can eat out at home.
Living in a first world country offers a myopic view of life. We take so much of our daily conveniences as given...
What will endure
Difficult times bring out both the best and worst of people. That’s how the old saying goes. But you’d be hard pressed...
A Bird in Hand
Faint streaks of pink already stretch over the mountains. I’d lingered over that second cup of coffee too long. I...
Come out of your shell
Front Street Grill (479) 229-4458 | 115 South Front Street, Dardanelle I didn’t grow up eating crawdads. Instead, we...
Red in tooth and claw
We got our first laying hens for a couple of reasons: free-range chicken eggs taste way better than store bought (it’s...
Real News
I often think about the purpose of what we do at ABOUT. What do the stories and columns pertaining to this one quiet...
What is Russellville to you?
"It's Near Russellville." That’s one of the descriptors I’ve always used when telling people where my tiny hometown of...
10 things ABOUT – Richard Harris
Age: 60Occupation: Mayor of the City of RussellvilleYears in the River Valley: Since 1982.Family: Lisa Harris, and...
Russellville’s Finest
Despite it’s small-town status, Russellville eateries have gained statewide and sometimes even nationwide fame. And,...
A town like no other
Since culture is directly derived from the physical features of a place, the culture of Russellville might be exactly...