Arkansas News
News about Events in Arkansas
Aggregated Arkansas News Articles
- Cotton grills Air Force over diversity training replacing 'mom' and 'dad' with gender-neutral terms
Arkansas Republican Sen. Tom Cotton sent a letter to the Air Force Academy superintendent, demanding answers regarding the reported "diversity and inclusion" training for cadets.
Houston Keene Jessica Chasmar. Fox News. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 23:46:18 GMT. - 'He could run for governor right now and win': Sam Pittman and the new age of Arkansas athletics
Sam Pittman, Eric Musselman and Courtney Deifel, among other Arkansas coaches, have a unique bond not found at all schools. The camaraderie has helped lead to cross-sport success over the past two years.
ESPN. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:07:53 EST. - Beyond Meat executive arrested on suspicion of biting a man's nose
A vegan food products executive was arrested after being accused of biting a man's nose outside a University of Arkansas football game.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:05:00 GMT. - Beyond Meat COO Doug Ramsey arrested for allegedly biting man's nose after Arkansas college football game
Beyond Meat Chief Operating Officer Doug Ramsey was arrested Saturday after allegedly biting a man's nose in an Arkansas parking garage.
CNBC. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 18:21:12 GMT. - Hostess plans to spend as much as $140M reviving Arkansas plant
The #Lenexa-based maker of Twinkies unveils the signage at its coming bakery in Arkadelphia, where the company plans to spend as much as $140 million reviving an idled facility into a sustainability-focused operation.
American City Business Journals. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 12:30:51 +0000. - Sarah Sanders treated for thyroid cancer
GOP Arkansas gubernatorial candidate Sarah Huckabee Sanders was diagnosed with thyroid cancer earlier this month.
CBS News. Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0400. - Sarah Huckabee Sanders reveals she battled thyroid cancer
Republican Arkansas gubernatorial hopeful Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Friday that she had surgery for thyroid cancer - but planned to continue on in her race for governor.
Daily Mail. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 22:13:29 GMT. - Sarah Huckabee Sanders 'cancer free' after thyroid surgery
Arkansas gubernatorial candidate Sarah Huckabee Sanders had surgery to remove her thyroid on Friday and is now cancer free, according to her campaign.
Max Thornberry. Fox News. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 20:06:20 GMT. - Sarah Sanders undergoes surgery for thyroid cancer
Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders, who is running for governor in Arkansas, underwent surgery Friday for thyroid cancer.
Andrew Demillo. Washington Times. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:59:29 -0400. - Bobby Petrino faces his polarizing past in return to Arkansas
Ten years ago, he went from highly successful coach to punchline amid a sensational scandal. Now Bobby Petrino returns to Fayetteville for the first time, as coach of FCS Missouri State.
ESPN. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:44:23 EST. - Arkansas authorities have arrested Omaha murder suspect who escaped custody
Authorities in Arkansas have arrested an Omaha murder suspect who escaped custody Sunday.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:10:00 GMT. - College Football Player Dies After Sudden Collapse: 'Join Us in Praying for His Family and Friends'
An Arkansas college football team is mourning the loss of one of their players after he suddenly collapsed and died on Sunday morning. ...
Abby Liebing. Western Journal. Mon, 05 Sep 2022 17:28:40 +0000.
Arkansas Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Arkansas as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 2,988,248 | 0.35 |
| July 1, 2015 | 2,977,853 | 0.37 |
| July 1, 2014 | 2,966,912 | 0.28 |
| July 1, 2013 | 2,958,663 | 0.27 |
| July 1, 2012 | 2,950,685 | 0.38 |
| July 1, 2011 | 2,939,493 | 0.60 |
| July 1, 2010 | 2,921,995 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Arkansas was 2,915,918.
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. For maps of Arkansas,
visit this Arkansas Map
website.
The photograph above 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 library names, descriptions, and
website links are listed on this page.
More information about Arkansas
can be found here.