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Arkansas History for November 9: Congressman from Magnolia dies

Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for November 9, with notable births and deaths of people with Arkansas connections for this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Much of this information comes from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas, an online publication. ChatGPT has collected this data.

Arkansas · 19h
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University of Central Arkansas professor to appear on Jeopardy!

CONWAY, Ark. (KATV) — A University of Central Arkansas professor is set to appear on Jeopardy! later this week. Dr. Donna Bowman, a professor in UCA’s Honors College, will compete on the show Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 4:30 p.m. According to a news release from the university, Bowman...

Conway, AR · 3h
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Former Harlem Globetrotter, Arkansas legend Hubert ‘Geese’ Ausbie dies, officials say

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Former Harlem Globetrotter and Little Rock resident Hubert "Geese" Ausbie has died, officials announced on Monday morning. He was 88 years old. Originally born in Oklahoma, Ausbie would go on to attend Philander Smith college in Little Rock from 1956 to 1960. During his time at the school, he was a star basketball player, earning All-Conference and All-American honors. He would become one of the leading scorers in the NCAA's College Division in his senior year, averaging 30 points a game according to the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.

Little Rock, AR · 13h
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Northern Lights Festival bringing holiday cheer to North Little Rock

The city of North Little Rock is gearing up to bring holiday cheer to the Argenta Arts District with the annual Northern Lights Festival.

North Little Rock, AR · 10h

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This Family-Friendly Arkansas Zoo Fills 33 Acres With Over 500 Animals And Makes A Plain Day Out Unforgettable

A plain weekend in central Arkansas can turn into a day of parrots that talk back, a train that circles the grounds, and a wooden carousel that has been spinning for more than a century. All of it sits in one 33-acre park in the capital city. Families get room to wander, a playground for tired legs, and a long list of animals to track down on the map.

Little Rock, AR · 2d

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Arkansas Christmas Movies Could Earn You $2,500: Apply by Dec. 6

Arkansas Christmas movie fans can apply by Dec. 6 for a $2,500 prize and charity donation.

Arkansas · 6h

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The Melrose Cotton Factory: Russellville’s Forgotten Industrial Enterprise

In the 1880s, a cotton factory on the east side of Russellville represented an ambitious attempt to turn a small Arkansas railroad town into a manufacturing center. Its story ended in financial disaster, but the building and its location remained part of Russellville’s commercial life for generations. An Ambitious...

Russellville, AR · 4d

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Don Doc talks creating Out The Mud Fest | Arkansas Soul Sessions

Don Doc, front man of the band Don Doc and The Devine, joined Arkansas Soul Sessions to talk more about the vision behind the Out The Mud Fest.

Arkansas · 3d

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Maumelle Food Truck Festival Expands to Two Days With 40+ Trucks, 5K Run

The Maumelle Food Truck Festival is expanding to two days this year near Lake Willastein. Food trucks open Friday at 5 p.m., with live music that evening; Saturday brings the 5K/10K fun run, family activities, contests and performances. Lake Willastein Park Amenities. For visitors planning their time at the site,...

Maumelle, AR · 4d

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2026 Faces of Arkansas: Stage 13 Foundation for the Performing Arts, Face of Theater Arts

Stage 13 began with 13 people who took a risk, deciding to walk away from their livelihoods rather than compromise their belief in what the performing arts could and should be. Led by co-executive directors Alyson Courtney and Warren McCullough, that ambitious group has built much more than a theater company — Stage 13 is a place where students have opportunities regardless of circumstance, artists can build successful careers, and a passionate team of board members, staff, teachers, actors and students help shape Arkansas’ identity and economic future.

Arkansas · 3d

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North Little Rock opens new pavilion celebrating Arkansas music legacy, and it hits right

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — North Little Rock is turning up the volume on Arkansas history with a new pavilion that puts the state’s music legacy front and center — and it’s already inspiring visitors to make a little music of their own. The ATG...

North Little Rock, AR · 5d

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Arkansas History for November 6: Voters legalize 1950s school segregation efforts

Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for November 6, with notable births and deaths of people with Arkansas connections for this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Much of this information comes from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas, an online publication. ChatGPT has collected this data.

Arkansas · 3d

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Don Doc talks creating Out The Mud Fest | Arkansas Soul Sessions

Don Doc, front man of the band Don Doc and The Devine, joined Arkansas Soul Sessions to talk more about the vision behind the Out The Mud Fest.

Arkansas · 3d

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Weekend Entertainment Roundup for November 5, 2026

The Arkansas Cornbread Festival returns, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, centering on 14th and Main streets in Little Rock’s SoMa neighborhood, rain or shine. The cornbread competition pits home cooks and professional chefs vying for People’s Choice honors, based on tasters’ votes — you’ll need to buy a Tasting Ticket. Proceeds benefit Arkansas Foodbank and the festival itself. The festival also features live music, local vendors, a kids zone. arkansascornbreadfestival.com.

Little Rock, AR · 4d

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Ancient Treasures and Native Wonders

Long before Arkansas became a state, Indigenous peoples built communities, developed trade networks, created remarkable artwork, and established traditions that shaped the land for thousands of years. Their stories endure today in ancient earthen mounds, painted pottery, stone tools, ceremonial objects, and artwork preserved on rock walls. November’s Native American...

Arkansas · 4d

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This Texas Museum Displays 1,400 Toilet Seats as Works of Art

The Barney Smith Toilet Seat Art Museum in The Colony displays more than 1,400 of...

The Colony, TX · 3d

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Fall Harvest Festival Nov. 7 features a Petting zoo, live music, and vendors

The City of Benton Parks and Recreation department will host its annual Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, offering free family entertainment at Tyndall Park. This event will feature a petting zoo, carnival games, bounce houses, food trucks, face painting, a local vendor market, and live music. Read more below.

Benton, AR · 6d

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Melrose Cotton Mill on 1886 Sanborn Map

This section is from the July 1886 Sanborn Fire Insurance map1 for Russellville. This is a remarkably detailed historical fire-insurance diagram of the Melrose Cotton Mill in Russellville, Arkansas, built in 1882. It identifies the mill as a manufacturer of rope, twine, carpet warp, and dozen yarn. The drawing places...

Russellville, AR · 4d

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Dr. James Suen remembered for pioneering care, compassion and lasting impact at UAMS

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Dr. James Suen, a renowned head and neck surgeon whose work brought patients from around the world to Arkansas, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, after a career spanning more than 50 years at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Colleagues and friends remembered the Dermott...

Little Rock, AR · 4d

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Doc Talk Podcast: Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival’s Ken Jacobson On State Of Nonfiction Filmmaking, Competitive Oscar Race And More

Hot Springs, Arkansas is known for many things – as the childhood home of Bill Clinton, as the former site of Major League Baseball’s spring training (in the era of Babe Ruth), for its beautiful national park, and for its mineral springs and the splendid early 20th century bathhouses built to accommodate legions of spa-goers. ‘NAZA,’ ‘Once Upon A Time In Harlem,’ ‘Jane Elliot Against The World’ Earn Top Prizes At Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival It’s also known as the home of the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, the longest-running nonfiction cinematic event in North America. HSDFF celebrated its 35th edition last month, hosting a selection of world premieres and leading contenders in the Oscar race including Once Upon a Time in Harlem , 14th , NAZA , American Doctor , Closure , To Hold a Mountain , Jane Elliott Against the World and more. On the latest edition of Deadline’s Doc Talk podcast, we’re joined by the man in charge of the festival, Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute executive director Ken Jacobson. He tells us how the festival originally began in collaboration with the Motion Picture Academy as a way to showcase Oscar-nominated and Oscar-winning films. This year,

Hot Springs, AR · 6d