Arkansas News
News about Events in Arkansas
Aggregated Arkansas News Articles
- Greensboro-based Tanger acquires open-air retail center in Little Rock for $73 million
The Promenade at Chenal is now Tanger's second open air lifestyle center, after it acquired the Bridge Street Town Centre in Huntsville, Alabama late last year.
Elizabeth 'lilly' Egan. American City Business Journals. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:09:02 +0000. - GOP governor calls on incoming Trump officials to ban junk food in food stamps: 'Make America Healthy Again'
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders is calling on President-elect Trump's Health and Agriculture departments to move away from junk food as part of the federal food stamp program.
Fox News. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:12:00 -0500. - Legendary sports writer Bob Holt dies aged 65 just days after collapsing at press conference
Arkansas sports writer Bob Holt has died at the age of 65 four days after collapsing following a press conference from a football game between the University of Arkansas and the University of Missouri.
Daily Mail. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:11:17 GMT. - 2 wounded in Black Friday shooting at mall in Little Rock, Arkansas
The shooting occurred Friday afternoon at Park Plaza in Little Rock, Arkansas. Both victims are expected to make full recoveries, police said.
CBS News. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 23:24:11 -0500. - Mall shooting leaves 2 injured on Black Friday
Shots rang out at the Park Plaza Mall in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Black Friday, leaving two people injured, police said.
ABC News. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 22:17:50 -0500. - Mall shooting leaves 3 injured on Black Friday
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. released a statement after the shooting, saying there are two suspects.
ABC News. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:49:23 -0500. - Arkansas police investigating Black Friday shooting at mall in Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas, police were investigating an "isolated" shooting on Black Friday at the Park Plaza Mall in the afternoon.
Fox News. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:18:52 -0500. - Arkansas couple saves dog's life, 85-year-old teacher inspires students
An Arkansas couple sacrifices their wedding fund to save an injured dog, while an 85-year-old teacher in New York continues to inspire generations of students with her passion for teaching.
CBS News. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:00:14 -0500. - Michael Baker International expands with Fayetteville, Arkansas office
The new office marks firm's third location in Arkansas.
Mike Larson. American City Business Journals. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:49:03 +0000. - Judge tosses Huckabee lawsuit against Meta over ads suggesting he endorsed marijuana gummies
A federal judge in Delaware on Monday dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee against social media giant Meta over advertisements using his name and image to sell CBD products.
Randall Chase. Washington Times. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:06:22 -0500. - Lauren Betts has another double-double as UCLA women cruise to win over Arkansas
Lauren Betts has a double-double for the second game in a row as the UCLA women easily defeat Arkansas.
Andrés Soto. Los Angeles Times. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 02:41:56 GMT. - Nine-Year-Old Boy Finds His Pet Dog Dead, Farmhand Allegedly Admits the Disturbing Truth During Confrontation
An Arkansas man has been arrested in connection with a dead and abused dog after allegedly making a disturbing confession. The incident was first reported to authorities on Aug. ...
Jared Harris. Western Journal. Sun, 17 Nov 2024 20:01:23 +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.