Growing up around Helena, Arkansas, you hear a lot of stories. That is simply part of growing up in the Mississippi Delta, where history seems to be attached to nearly every old building, cemetery, stretch of river, and country road. Some of those stories involve the Civil War, the Mississippi River, floods, riverboats, plantations, and […]
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What Should Arkansas Farmers Plant in 2027?
Arkansas farmers have not finished putting the 2026 crop in the bin, but many are already thinking about 2027. That is simply how farming works. Before the combine has left the field, producers are studying fertilizer prices, watching futures markets, talking with lenders, negotiating rent, considering seed purchases and trying to determine what combination of […]
Helena, Arkansas: The Civil War Crossroads of the Mississippi Delta
As many of you might already be aware, I’m a huge history buff. I plan to start dropping some historical content here from time to time (especially on topics related to my hometown). I hope you enjoy, and if you have questions or ideas for new content, please don’t hesitate to drop me a note! […]
Coming Soon: Vintage Power Tools at High Cotton Collectibles
There’s something about an old power tool that modern tools just can’t duplicate. The weight, the metal housings, the heavy-duty switches, the long cords, and the unmistakable sound of an old motor coming to life all speak to a time when tools were designed with a different philosophy.That’s why I’m excited to announce that High […]
Arkansas Farmers Grew the Crop in 2026 — Making Money Was Another Matter
As the 2026 harvest moves toward completion across Arkansas, farmers are beginning to get a much clearer picture of what kind of year they actually had. From the highway, much of the Arkansas Delta looks impressive. Combines are moving through soybean fields, corn has produced some exceptional yields, rice harvest has been underway, and cotton […]
When Mark Twain Came to Helena
Long before interstate highways, automobiles, and airplanes changed the way Americans traveled, the Mississippi River was one of the great transportation corridors of the United States. Steamboats moved passengers, mail, cotton, timber, livestock, and manufactured goods between the communities lining the river, and towns fortunate enough to have a good landing could become important centers […]
The Native American History of the Arkansas Delta
When we talk about the history of Helena, Arkansas, we usually begin with the Mississippi River, the arrival of American settlers the cotton economy, the Civil War, or perhaps the blues. Those are all important chapters in Helena’s history, but they represent only a fraction of the time that human beings have lived in this […]
Remembering the Delta Sigma fraternity: A Brotherhood from Another Era
There are certain things from our younger years that take on more meaning as we get older. Places we once took for granted become landmarks in our memories, old friendships become more important, and organizations that were simply part of everyday life eventually become pieces of local history. For me, Delta Sigma Fraternity is one […]
In Memory of “Superstar” Bill Dundee
Remembering one of the men who helped make Memphis wrestling special There are professional wrestlers who win championships, wrestlers who sell tickets, and wrestlers who become stars. Then there are the rare few who become part of the identity of a place. “Superstar” Bill Dundee was one of those men. For generations of wrestling fans […]
Delta Peanut Closure Sends Shockwaves Through Mid-South Agriculture
The sudden announcement that Delta Peanut will permanently close its Jonesboro, Arkansas, shelling operation is more than another plant closure. For farmers across Arkansas, southeast Missouri and northeast Louisiana, it raises serious questions about peanut marketing, storage, grower contracts and the future of a crop that has become increasingly important to the Mid-South… and the […]
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