Little Rock Central High School caused controversy throughout the country when the Little Rock Nine, the nine African American students …
History
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Through the spring of 1946, an unidentified criminal known as the “Texarkana Phantom Killer” committed numerous assaults and murders in …
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In June, NWA hosted the annual Walmart NW Arkansas Championship for the Ladies Professional Golf Association. Did you know the …
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“Old Mike,” the name given to the mysterious traveller, was a salesman found dead in 1911 in Prescott.
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The Royal Theatre in Benton is one of the oldest theaters in the state.
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George Fisher defined what politics meant to Arkansans in the post-WWII era through cartoons.
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In 1971, Bobby Ford reported that he was attacked by a hairy, man-like, red-eyed creature. After the Texarkana Gazette published …
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The Quapaw Quarter is one of Little Rock’s oldest and most historic areas. The name, given in 1961, was bestowed …
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True cheese dip aficionados know that not only is the dish a staple of Arkansas cuisine and culture, but it’s …
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Before Las Vegas and Florida evolved into tourist destinations, Arkansans had Hot Springs and the Arlington Hotel.
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The Arkansas Governor’s Mansion, located in the Quapaw District, was established by an act of the state legislature. Prior to …
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On Feb. 24, 1908, Joel Troutt Rice and John Riggs formed the Hot Springs Airship Company. Rice, who had been …
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In November of 1922, Harvey Couch, founder of Arkansas Power and Light (APL), now Entergy Arkansas, organized a radio demonstration …
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On Feb. 2, 1949, 49 boxcars filled with gifts from France arrived in America. The “Merci Train” was a thank-you …
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When it’s Christmas time in Little Rock, The Capital Hotel is one of the first places that comes to mind …
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Did you know one of the greatest names in music and black history grew up right here in Arkansas?
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America wasn’t always this vitriolic. It need not be now. To prove it, we convened two former US Senators – one …
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The upcoming election is all anyone is talking about. But with so many hot button issues, let’s take a moment …
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“America’s Most Haunted Hotel” is right here in Arkansas. The Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs has a storied past and …
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If you live in Little Rock, you know about the massive renovation hitting downtown: the Broadway Bridge. As the six-month …
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The Razorbacks come to War Memorial Stadium for their yearly Little Rock-based game Oct. 1. The stadium is expecting packed …
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Frank Broyles is a Razorback legend. He had an incredible 49 years with the University of Arkansas and led an …
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Clinton, Arkansas, has been home to the National Championship Chuckwagon Races since 1986, which has remained a staple in the …
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Arkansas is commonly known for its rice, but what is often forgotten is its booming poultry industry. While Tyson is …
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Arkansas summers have never been gentle. The surprise storms and fiery heat can be absolutely brutal. According to the National …
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George Fisher defined what politics meant to Arkansans in the post-WWII era through cartoons.
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Orton Plantation, located on the Cape Fear River, just inspires. It always has.
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We’ve all heard people say the town they’re from is so small that if you blinked, you’ve missed it.
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Located in an old family cemetery outside the small town of Warrenton in northeastern North Carolina stands an 11-foot obelisk …
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David was known in Cumberland County as a hothead, a thief, and then when the sheriff busted his illegal still, …