Arkansas News

Aggregated Arkansas News Articles

• Arkansas MAGA rioter who 'beat cop with American flag pole' is arrested
  
  MAGA rioter Peter Francis Stager, of Arkansas, was arrested Thursday, accused of beating a police officer with an American flag pole during the January 6 Capitol siege.
  Daily Mail.  Fri, 15 Jan 2021 02:02:53 GMT.
• Arkansas Hospitals, Healthcare Workers Cope With Record COVID-19 Hospitalizations
  
  As Arkansas continues to see record numbers of patients hospitalized with COVID-19, the state's healthcare system is feeling the strain. ...
  NPR.  Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:58:58 +0000.
• Cambia forms new alliance for health care strategic investing
  
  Arkansas-based USAble Corp. has joined the Echo Innovation Alliance as an investor.
  Elizabeth Hayes.  American City Business Journals.  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 19:46:11 +0000.
• Man who allegedly broke into Pelosi's office charged with 3 federal counts
  
  He was arrested Friday morning in Little Rock, Arkansas.
  ABC News.  Sat, 09 Jan 2021 11:32:00 -0500.
• Mom Shares Heartwarming Video of Son Singing to Little Brother with Down Syndrome
  
  A mother from Cabot, Arkansas, is making it her mission to reassure people that children with Down syndrome are a gift. ...
  Amanda Thomason.  Western Journal.  Sat, 09 Jan 2021 15:30:36 +0000.
• Arkansas doctor forgives $650k in medical debt
  
  With the worry of the ongoing pandemic putting further financial stress on his patients, this doctor decided to help his patients.
  Kgo.  ABC News.  Sat, 09 Jan 2021 03:10:03 +0000.
• Man shown with feet on Nancy Pelosi's desk arrested
  
  Richard Barnett, of Gravette, Arkansas, was arrested by the FBI and faces at least three counts.
  CBS News.  Fri, 08 Jan 2021 21:00:00 -0500.
• Arkansas governor says he wants Trump administration to end
  
  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas Gov. ...
  Washington Times.  Fri, 08 Jan 2021 19:39:24 -0500.
• Doctor Sends Out Christmas Cards Letting Cancer Patients Know Their Outstanding Balances Have Been Erased
  
  Dr. Omar Atiq, 60, originally hails from Pakistan but has spent the better part of the last three decades in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, working at The Arkansas Cancer Clinic. ...
  Amanda Thomason.  Western Journal.  Fri, 08 Jan 2021 22:55:30 +0000.
• Man photographed with foot on Pelosi's desk during U.S. Capitol riot arrested
  
  Richard Barnett was arrested in Arkansas and charged with entering and remaining on restricted grounds, violent entry, and theft of public property.
  CNBC.  Fri, 08 Jan 2021 22:22:58 GMT.
• US riots: FBI arrests man who invaded Nancy Pelosi's office, posted photo with feet on desk
  
  The rioter who was photographed with his feet on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's desk has been arrested, according to law enforcement officials. Richard "Bigo" Barnett, 60, was taken into custody in his home state of Arkansas. ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Sat, 09 Jan 2021 10:08:33 +1200.
• No. 9 Tennessee pulls out 79-74 thriller over Arkansas
  
  Josiah-Jordan James and Victor Bailey scored 17 points apiece and Tennessee hit eight free throws in the final minute as the No. 9 Volunteers pulled out a 79-74 victory over Arkansas on Wednesday night.
  Fox News.  Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:16:12 GMT.

Arkansas Population Trends and Information Resources

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.

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