Arkansas

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Arkansas is a state in the southern region of the United States, home to over 3 million people as of 2018. Its name is of Siouan derivation from the language of the Osage denoting their related kin, the Quapaw Indians. The state's diverse geography ranges from the mountainous regions of the Ozark and the Ouachita Mountains, which make up the U.S. Interior Highlands, to the densely forested land in the south known as the Arkansas Timberlands, to the eastern lowlands along the Mississippi River and the Arkansas Delta.

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U.S. Capitol will be getting a Johnny Cash statue

Johnny Cash may soon be immortalized in marble in our nation's capital. Each U.S. state gets two representatives in the National Statuary Hall. This month, Arkansas's governor signed a bill that will..
CBS News - Published 13 hours ago

Powerful storms sweep through southern US, kill 8 people, including three children; dozens sustain injuries

Nearly 90,000 customers were without electricity in Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Georgia in US as of midday Sunday
Firstpost - Published 6 days ago

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Tornado hits small Texas town, seven reported hurt

At least seven people were hurt, Robertson County EMS' Adam Gallagher told reporters, and the small east Texas town of Franklin sustained major damage on Saturday when a tornado touched down amid..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:40Published 1 week ago

Judge Blocks Medicaid Work Requirements in Ark., Ky.

The judge blocked the Trump administration's approval of requests from Arkansas and Kentucky to impose work requirements on Medicaid.

Credit: Newsy Studio Duration: 01:05Published 3 weeks ago

Trump's Budget Includes New Funding To Fight HIV

LGBTQ rights advocates welcome President Trump's plan to eradicate HIV, but urge the administration and Congress to put more funding into the plan.

Credit: Newsy Studio Duration: 02:32Published on March 12, 2019

Watch: Arkansas Senator Storms Out Over 'Stand Your Ground' Bill: 'You Can't Silence Me'

Arkansas State Senator Stephanie Flowers (D-Pine Bluff) stormed out after a heated debate over a controversial "Stand Your Ground" bill: "You can't silence me."

Credit: Newsweek Duration: 01:41Published on March 8, 2019

Mo. Bill Would Ban Most Abortions if Roe v. Wade Overturned

If Roe v. Wade stands, the law would still ban most abortions as soon as a fetal heartbeat is detected.

Credit: Newsy Studio Duration: 01:23Published on February 28, 2019

Serious threat of strong, long-lasting tornadoes in southern U.S.

The worst of the storms will be found Saturday afternoon over east Texas moving into Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi
CBS News - Published 1 week ago

Nevada quickly hires Alford to replace Musselman

Nevada moved quickly to replace one big-name coach with another. Announces hiring of Steve Alford to replace Eric Musselman, who left for Arkansas
USATODAY.com - Published 1 week ago

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