Kids and teenagers usually look forward to school assemblies because they get out of class for an hour. It’s a stretch...
Stand Up. Stand Out.
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A Cornerstone of Faith and Community
The First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) blends the history of religion, community, politics, and education...
The Historic Love/Stubbs House
The Love/Stubbs House house was built in 1915 by David Crocket (D.C.) Love. Mr. Love (1845-1930) was a wealthy Carden Bottom farmer who amassed major land holdings in the Dardanelle Bottoms.
Project SEARCH – Preparedness meets potential
Project SEARCH began in Russellville in 2017 when Jim Davidson, CEO of Saint Mary’s, was approached by the late Dr. Finley Turner. Dr. Turner was active within Friendship Community Care, which plays an integral role in the success of the program.
Hope, Help, and Healing
When you hear the phrase “human trafficking,” you may think of it in terms of illegally moving people — usually minors and children — from one location to another and often across borders.
River Valley Veterans Memorial Park – Honoring those who served
Construction of the River Valley Veterans Memorial Park is underway on three acres on Lake Front Drive near Bona Dea...
Farmed by faith. Farmed by family.
The Ralston Family Farm is located just a few miles south of Atkins, in rich bottomland encircled by mountains. Grain...
It's Greek to us
Just a few years ago, I didn’t even know how to pronounce “gyro.” Now I’m eating them. And loving them. And wondering...
Gearhead
The Tacoma skidded to a stop in loose gravel that might generously be called a parking lot as the two young men...
Bosom Buddies
Many of you may have a scratchy wool sweater, hand-knit and gifted to you by an aunt, stowed away in the back of your...
Make your mark
I follow Neal Harrington down the steps and into his studio. The room is cluttered, but it’s a good clutter, an...
Slow Smoked Success
The trees lining State Highway 64 in Russellville fairly vibrate with the summer buzzing of cicadas. Their song is...
Strengthened by Adversity
Tiffany Black left her home in New York for an artist residency at Arkansas Tech University with one thing on her...
The path is the destination
Back in 1953, before he became a sociology professor at the University of California Davis, John Finley Scott built a...
Triage – Six Volunteers
There was a false alarm in Dover. They were tested. It was negative. Everyone moved on for a little bit.But Dr. Nathan...
The McElroy House
Tucked away in the heart of Dardanelle rests a decades-old house that is more than house. Gardens surround the...