December 1, 1978

Bernell “Fatman” Austin, creator of the fried dill pickle, sold his drive-in, the Loner, and retired from the restaurant business. The Loner had been a popular place for travelers, especially fans of the Arkansas Razorbacks traveling back and forth to home games in Fayetteville (Washington County).

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