Trail of Tears Conference to Meet in Little Rock
The National Trail of Tears Association will hold its 2027 national conference in Little Rock, returning to Arkansas for the first time in a decade.
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Awards
Live Poll
Do you feel your local community does enough to honor its historical figures and leaders?
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Inducts Seven Members
The 32nd annual ceremony honored accomplished figures in agricultural science, education, and medicine.
Historical
Live Poll
Should historic public sites be repurposed for modern commercial use to attract more visitors?
Little Rock Tavern Project for Historic Shop Paused
Plans to convert the 1827 Hinderliter Grog Shop into an active tavern are now on indefinite hold.
Youth
Live Poll
Should your local community prioritize the celebration of student achievements in arts and music?
Little Rock Student Named Drumming Finalist
Parkview High School musician Jonathan Burks Jr. earned a spot in the 2026 Zildjian Young Drummer of the Year contest.
Paranormal
Paranormal Investigators Record Voice at Little Rock Museum
The MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History recently recorded an electronic voice phenomenon in the building tower.
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