Ashley County, Arkansas

hunting.” The County is also home to many fes- tivals and events, none more renowned than the world-famous Armadillo Festival. Seriously, no joke. According to Hudson, “It’s been going on a long time. On the second weekend in May, kids go out and find armadillos and bring them back here to race. When it’s over, they turn them loose again, unharmed. It’s a rural thing.” Ashley County has an innovative recycling pro- gram that has taken 65 percent of the waste stream out of its landfill. Residents from all over the county take their lightly used clothing and old furniture to the Shelter Workshop in Cros- sett, where the items are refurbished and sold. The Workshop provides jobs for mentally and physically challenged members of the commu