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- Blanche Lincoln Turns Re-Election Bid Into Earmark Defense
The Arkansas Senator's campaign and offices trumpet money that she's helped secure for her home state.
U. S. News & World Report. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:10:00 -0400. - Manhunt shifts south to Arkansas
US police expand their hunt for an escaped prisoner and his alleged accomplice after people matching their description rob an Arkansas beauty salon.
BBC News. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:59:05 GMT. - Heads Up: In Arkansas, a Medieval Castle Is Taking Shape
Ozark Medieval Fortress is a new project in northwest Arkansas to build a 13th-century-style French castle using feudal-era technology and resources.
By Christopher Hall. International Herald Tribune. Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:31:20 GMT. - Tea party rejects NAACP's racism claims, but concerns exist
Billy Roper is a write-in candidate for governor of Arkansas and an unapologetic white nationalist.
McClatchy. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:50 EDT. - Minority Leader Says Arkansas Candidate John Boozman Would Change Senate
Boozman is running against incumbent Democratic Sen. Blanche Lincoln.
U. S. News & World Report. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:11:00 -0400. - Giants Announce Deal With 5th-Round Pick Petrus
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The New York Giants have agreed to terms with fifth-round draft pick Mitch Petrus of Arkansas.
By The Associated Press. International Herald Tribune. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:31:54 GMT. - Cargo of human heads
Arkansas airport workers discovered a shipment of 40 to 60 human heads at a cargo facility, after noticing that the package was "not labelled properly". Employees at Southwest Airlines discovered the clumsily duct-taped ...
New Zealand Herald. Sat, 19 Jun 2010 05:40:00 +1200. - Most Arkansas flood missing found
Arkansas police said Sunday there were at most three people still missing from the flash flood that killed at least 18 people early Friday.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:00:41 EDT. - Arkansas flash-flood missing down to 1
Only one person was still missing from the flash flood in Arkansas that has killed at least 19 people, police said Sunday.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:00:41 EDT. - Hunt for missing after US floods
Rescuers in the US state of Arkansas search for dozens of people missing after deadly floods, which left 18 dead.
BBC News. Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:16:57 GMT. - Search for US Flash Flood Survivors to Continue
Authorities in Arkansas say they hope additional mobile phone towers will enable victims stranded or trapped in Ouachita National Forest.
Voa News. Voice of America. Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:14:52 GMT. - Statement by the President on Arkansas Flash Flooding
Michelle and I would like to extend heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives during this horrible flash flood, and we offer our prayers for those who anxiously await news of loved ones still missing. ...
The White House. The White House. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:35:00 +0000. - Women Candidates Score Big Victories in US Primary Races
Senator Blanche Lincoln, a centrist Democrat survives challenge in Arkansas.
Voice of America. Wed, 9 Jun 2010 20:45:07 GMT. - Arkansas Senate race pits California's farmers vs. its liberals
WASHINGTON — California farmers are going far afield to help re-elect the chair of their favorite Senate committee.
McClatchy. Thu, 20 May 2010 16:49 EDT. - US tornadoes kill three
CLINTON, Arkansas - Authorities say tornadoes ripping through central Arkansas have killed at least three people, injured 25 others and destroyed several homes.A state Department of Emergency Management spokeswoman said ...
New Zealand Herald. Sat, 01 May 2010 15:46:47 +1200.
In 2008, the estimated population of Arkansas was 2,855,390, whereas
in 2006, the population of Arkansas was about 2,804,199.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Arkansas' demographics,
visit the U.S. Census Bureau's
QuickFacts about Arkansas web page.
The photograph at right shows the state capitol building in Little Rock, Arkansas. Arkansas newspaper publishers are listed here, along with their addresses, phone numbers, and website links; Arkansas news publisher names, descriptions, and website links are listed on this page.