☀️ River Valley Record | Morning Briefing — Thursday, October 22, 2026
New businesses, a new walking trail, early voting numbers, and one big question: Where in the world is our fall rain?
There’s a lot happening around the River Valley, and we’re catching up on it all in today’s morning briefing!
🎙️ Here’s what’s on the rundown:
🚶 A new walking trail for Dover: The city has been awarded $179,000 to build its first walking trail at City Park. We look at what’s planned and what it will mean for the community.
🛍️ Business buzz around Russellville: Ulta Beauty has quietly opened its doors ahead of this weekend’s grand opening! We’re also talking about Chick-fil-A’s remodel, the latest on Braum’s, and other businesses making moves around town.
🗳️ Early voting update: Voters are heading to the polls ahead of the November 3 general election. We’ll take a look at the latest early voting totals and how things are shaping up locally.
🌦️ Where’s the rain? We’re well into October, but the River Valley is still waiting for some much-needed rainfall. We’ll check the forecast and see whether there’s any relief in sight.
☕ Grab your coffee and spend a few minutes catching up on what’s happening right here at home!
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