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Arkansas
Area Info
Arkansas is the first state in the U.S. where diamonds were found naturally (near Murfreesboro, Arkansas).
The eastern border of most of Arkansas is the Mississippi River, except in Clay and Greene counties where the St. Francis River forms the western boundary of the Missouri Bootheel. Arkansas shares its southern border with Louisiana, its northern border with Missouri, its eastern border with Tennessee and Mississippi, and its western border with Texas and Oklahoma.
Arkansas is a land of mountains and valleys, thick forests and fertile plains. Northwest Arkansas is part of the Ozark Plateau including the Boston Mountains, to the south are the Ouachita Mountains and these regions are divided by the Arkansas River; the southern and eastern parts of Arkansas are called the Lowlands.
The so-called Lowlands are better known as the Delta and the Grand Prairie. The land along the Mississippi River is referred to as the “Delta” of Arkansas. It gets this name from the formation of its rich alluvial soils formed from the flooding of the mighty Mississippi. The Grand Prairie is slightly away from the Mississippi River in the southeast portion of the state and consists of a more undulating landscape. Both are fertile agricultural areas and home to much of the crop agriculture in the state.
The Delta region is bisected by an unusual geological formation known as Crowley’s Ridge. A narrow band of rolling hills, Crowley’s Ridge rises from 250 to 500 feet above the surrounding alluvial plain.
Buffalo National River, one of many attractions that give the state’s nickname The Natural State.
Arkansas is home to many caves, such as Blanchard Springs Caverns.
Articles
News from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
State lawmakers propose federal debt ceiling amendment
Feb 9, 2012 7:15 pm
A group of Arkansas lawmakers is calling for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would require the backing of a majority of state legislatures before the nations debt ceiling can be raised.
Man exposes self to minor in Conway Wal-Mart restroom
Feb 9, 2012 5:56 pm
Conway police are investigating a report of a man exposing himself to a 13-year-old boy around 6:30 p.m. Monday in a Wal-Mart restroom.
Beebe says he's 'content' with interim agency chief
Feb 9, 2012 4:48 pm
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe says hes content to have his deputy chief of staff keep running the state Economic Development Commission but isnt ready to name him the permanent director of the agency.
Beebe: Extra money not sign of inefficiency
Feb 9, 2012 4:37 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe says that the additional, unused money officials found in the states budget to rehire 15 firefighters laid off by the Forestry Commission isnt a sign that the state is operating ineffi...
Weekened forecast calls for rain, outside chance of snow
Feb 9, 2012 4:02 pm
Rain, although no storms, are in the forecast for much of Arkansas tonight and into Friday while sleet and snow is possible over the weekend, according to a meteorologist with the National Weather Ser...
States, banks reach foreclosure-abuse settlement
Feb 9, 2012 3:32 pm
Arkansas will get roughly $39.4 million as part of a multi-state settlement with five banks over fraudulent foreclosure practices.
Veteran joins GOP race for 4th district nomination
Feb 9, 2012 3:01 pm
A lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves has joined the race for the Republican nomination for an open congressional seat in south Arkansas.
First lady visiting LR Air Force Base
Feb 9, 2012 12:39 pm
First Lady Michelle Obama visits Little Rock Air Force Base today to announce the expansion of a pilot program started at the base in Jacksonville that improves food variety through anew acquisition p...
Charges added for three suspects in Operation Delta Blues
Feb 9, 2012 12:23 pm
Three suspects indicted in a sweeping investigation into drug trafficking and corruption in eastern Arkansas are now facing additional charges, federal authorities said.
Rural roads 55 mph limit to be studied
Feb 9, 2012 11:04 am
The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department will look at whether speed limits should be modified on rural four- and fivelane undivided highways, with an eye toward raising the speed limit beyon...
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