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Little Rock, Arkansas is located in Pulaski County. Zip codes in Little Rock, AR include 72211, 72202, and 72221. The median home price in Little Rock is $163,000 which is roughly $75/per square foot. More Little Rock information.

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32 min ago | ArkansasBusiness.com

UALR Science, Math Dean Michael Gealt Headed to Central Michigan University

Michael A. Gealt, dean of the College of Science and Mathematics and professor of biology at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has accepted a new position at Central Michigan University, according to UALR Provost and Vice Chancellor Zulma Toro-Ramos.

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4 hrs ago | NewsOne

Re: 'Little Rock Nine"' Enter High School That Forcibly Banned Them On This Day In 1957

The events surrounding the controversial and moving spectacle of the "Little Rock Nine " still reverberates in the minds of many with its stark imagery and political implications.

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8 hrs ago | FOX16

Little Rock Man Held on $1-Million Bond in Teen's Kidnapping, Robbery & Killing

A Little Rock man arrested late Wednesday for the kidnapping, robbery and killing of a teenager, has been ordered held on one-million-dollars bond.

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10 hrs ago | Arkansas Times

Little Rock: Very religious, also fond of pornography

The Little Rock metropolitan area is a place with a rich and deep religious tradition.

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10 hrs ago | Arkansas Times

Paper, Scissors, Little Rock: coming to River Market district

If you are down in the River Market district this weekend for Riverfest, you might drop by a do-it-yourself studio and gift shop in the Tuf-Nut Building, Paper, Scissors, Little Rock .

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10 hrs ago | ArkansasMatters

Home Invasion Suspect in Critical Condition after Being Shot by Homeowner

A man is in critical condition at a Little Rock hospital after being shot in an alleged home invasion attempt.

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13 hrs ago | ArkansasMatters

Man Arrested at Arkansas Governor's Mansion Identified

Update : The Arkansas State Police has released the identity of the man arrested early this morning on the grounds of the Governor's Mansion.

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16 hrs ago | Arkansas Times

Friday To-Do: Mad Nomad

Mad Nomad is one of the newer entries on the Little Rock musicscape, having formed in September.

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18 hrs ago | ArkansasMatters

Residents Complain After Employee Finds Body at LR Apartment Building

A group of Little Rock apartment residents expressed concerns about neglect after a maintenance worker found the body of an elderly man who had been dead for two weeks in his apartment at Plaza Towers.

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22 hrs ago | Arkansas Online

TRANSITIONS

Several readers checked in last week to report the closing of the Denny's at 4300 S. University Ave., Little Rock, and yes, the restaurant has closed, and yes, the phone number - 562-5651 - has been disconnected, and yes, the restaurant has disappeared from the chain's website, locations.dennys.com/AR.

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Wed May 22, 2013

ArkansasMatters

Gov. Beebe Presents Excellence in Global Trade Awards to 4 AR Companies

Governor Mike Beebe on Wednesday presented four Arkansas companies with the Governor's Award for Excellence in Global Trade during an awards luncheon at the Governor's Mansion.

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ArkansasMatters

LR Police: Woman Under Evaluation After Attempted Kidnapping at Airport

A friendly conversation with a stranger suddenly becomes an attempted kidnapping case at Clinton National Airport in Little Rock.

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5NEWSonline.com

Capital Murder Arrest Made In Fayetteville Man's Carjacking Death

Daryl Dennis, 46, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of capital murder, two counts of aggravated robbery and two counts of kidnapping in the death of Forrest Abrams, 18, who was found dead in the roadway at Woodrow Street and 11st Street in Little Rock.

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FOX16

Arkansas Efforts Seek Donations for OK Tornado Relief

Many Arkansans are eager to do something to help with Oklahoma tornado relief. While officials say a cash donation to the Red Cross will do the most good in the fastest way, there are collection drives underway for supporting the victims in cities across Arkansas.

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Business Journal

Austin continues to lead the nation in economic strength

The On Numbers Economic Index measures the relative vitality of 102 major markets with populations of more than 500,000. Austin has occupied first place for five of the past six months.

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Daily Record

Natural State Snapshots

Did you know that until 1950, Arkansas had no official residence for her chief executive? Today, The Arkansas Governor's Mansion, located on Center Street in downtown Little Rock is a beautiful sight to hold directly after sunset.

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Daily Record

Kay's Cooking Corner

I recently served as a wedding coordinator for a sweet, young couple at our church.

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FOX16

Parkview Student Shot Outside Verizon Arena

Officials with the Little Rock School District have confirmed that the young woman shot outside Verizon Arena is a student at Parkview High School.

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Arkansas Online

Daily record

Meeting announcements published exclusively on Arkansas Online, the newspaper's website, can be found at www.arkansasonline.com/tools/ meetings/. An electronic form is available on the website to submit support group meeting announcements or changes.

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ArkansasMatters

North Little Rock: Woman Set on Fire Dies, Fiance Jailed

The North Little Rock Police Department is investigating the death of a woman who they say was set on fire by her fiancee.

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