Rock Island Railroad

When Michael Hibblen learned that the century-old Rock Island Railroad Depot in Perry, Arkansas, had been saved from demolition, he was thrilled that a unique piece of history would be preserved for future generations. 

Since about the age of 6, news director of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s National Public Radio, KUAR, had an unwavering affinity for the Rock Island railroad, one of Arkansas’ major railways for nearly 80 years.