North Little Rock e-Newsletter Provided by Diane Whitbey, City Clerk and Treasurer
January 2026
Did you every wonder WHY we eat black-eyed peas on New Year's Day? Here is what we found at Google AI.
We do it for good luck and prosperity, a Southern tradition rooted in African American history, symbolizing coins and wealth, especially when paired with greens (money) and cornbread (gold) for a financially fortunate year. This may originate from their survival during the Civil War when black-eyed peas were considered livestock food. “Whatever the reason, my Grandma Simpson made them year round. When I have them now, I think of her and the wonderful meals we used to have at her house just about every Sunday after church”! Diane Whitbey
“Where’s Mel”? Be the first person to call 501-975-8617 and tell us where you found Mel hiding and win!
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