Arkansas News

Aggregated Arkansas News Articles

• 'Whatever it takes': TTU storms back in OT thriller
  
  Darrion Williams scored the tiebreaking basket with 7.3 seconds left in overtime as Texas Tech rallied from a 16-point deficit to beat Arkansas 85-83 and earn a spot in the Elite Eight.
  ESPN.  Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:56:19 EST.
• How Calipari's departure led to Kentucky, Arkansas and BYU in the Sweet 16
  
  The coaching carousel dominoes have culminated in all three teams dancing to the second weekend.
  Myron Medcalf.  ESPN.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:26:26 EST.
• Healthy 16-month-old baby dies from brain-eating amoeba after visiting water park
  
  A toddler from Arkansas died of an infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba lurking in a water park.
  Daily Mail.  Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:02:27 GMT.
• Is Boogie Fland the Next Legendary New York City Point Guard?
  
  In some ways, the prodigy now starring for Arkansas in the N.C.A.A. tournament is an urban basketball archetype. But this is not the same old story.
  David Waldstein.  New York Times.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:42:19 +0000.
• 7 Brew Coffee plans next regional location; fourth in Dayton
  
  An Arkansas-based coffee shop appears to be eyeing its fourth regional location following a standout year in 2024.
  Lauren Steen.  American City Business Journals.  Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:26:31 +0000.
• Top GOP governor makes key endorsement in border state gubernatorial race: 'Deeply honored'
  
  Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is endorsing Karrin Taylor Robson in the Arizona 2026 gubernatorial Republican primary, saying she is "proud to join President Trump in endorsing" her.
  Fox News.  Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:24:24 -0400.
• Former Huntington office in Crosswoods for sale for $12.4M
  
  An Arkansas real estate investment firm is listing the three-story office for 77% more than it paid in 2021 after extensive renovations to common spaces.
  Carrie Ghose.  American City Business Journals.  Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:22:00 +0000.
• No. 10 Arkansas upsets No. 2 St. John's in battle of legendary coaches
  
  No. 10-seeded Arkansas defeated No. 2-seeded St. John's, 75-66, in the round of 32 on Saturday in a battle between two legendary coaches.
  Fox News.  Sat, 22 Mar 2025 18:13:15 -0400.
• Wildfire warnings impact Texas, Arkansas, Florida as strong winds persist
  
  Powerful winds and wildfire warnings persist in several states, with some areas still fighting existing flames.
  ABC News.  Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:53:37 -0400.
• At least 13 dead as severe storms sweep through the Midwest
  
  Almost 300,000 are without power across five states -- Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Texas and Arkansas.
  ABC News.  Sat, 15 Mar 2025 11:27:24 -0400.
• Oliver Miller, former Arkansas star and NBA player, dead at 54
  
  Oliver Miller was known as the "The Big O" for his 6-foot-9, 280-pound frame that ballooned to well over 300 pounds during his NBA career.
  CBS News.  Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:01:00 -0400.
• AVECC Partners With Itron & NRTC to Modernize Energy Infrastructure
  
  To provide reliable, affordable and clean energy across the Arkansas River Valley, AVECC is transforming its power grid by teaming up with ITRI and NRTC.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:39:00 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.

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