City of Little Rock
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Location in Pulaski County, Arkansas
Coordinates: 34°44′10″N 92°19′52″W / 34.73611, -92.33111
Country	United States
State	Arkansas
County	Pulaski
Founded	1821
Incorporated	1831
Government
- Type	Council-Strong Mayor
- Mayor	Mark Stodola
Area
- City	116. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically Arkansas ( is a state located in the southern region of the United States. List of 75 counties in the US state of Arkansas: List |} Former Counties in ArkansasLovely County (1827-28 Crawford and Disolved by Washington Pulaski County is the largest county by population in the US state of Arkansas with a population of 361474 at the 2000 United States Census A municipal corporation is the legal term for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to cities, counties, Towns The Mayor-Council government system sometimes called the Mayor-Commission government system is one of two variations of Government used for the most part in modern A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status 8 sq mi (302. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 5 km²)
- Land	116. To help compare different Orders of magnitude and geographical regions we list here areas between 100 km² and 1000 km² 2 sq mi (300. 9 km²)
- Metro	4,090. 34 sq mi (10,593. 94 km²)
Elevation	335 ft (102 m)
Population (2007)
- City	184,486
- Metro	841,326
Time zone	CST (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
Area code(s)	501
FIPS code	05-41000
GNIS feature ID	0083350
Website: http://www.littlerock.org

Little Rock is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Arkansas and the county seat of Pulaski County. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large Metropolis and its adjacent zone of influence or of more than one closely adjoining neighboring central The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving Areas using UTC−6 Single zone countries Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Daylight saving time ( DST The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 501 is a telephone Area code in Arkansas. It originally covered all of the state of Arkansas Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government Arkansas ( is a state located in the southern region of the United States. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Pulaski County is the largest county by population in the US state of Arkansas with a population of 361474 at the 2000 United States Census The city's population was estimated at 184,422 in 2005 estimates. ^[1] Little Rock, North Little Rock and Conway are co-principal cities of the six-county Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area, an area with a population of 666,401 people, according to 2007 census estimates. Little Rock is the Capital and the most populous city of the U North Little Rock is a city in the central part of the US state of Arkansas across the Arkansas River from Little Rock in Pulaski County Conway is the County seat of Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States. The MSA is in turn included in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Pine Bluff Combined Statistical Area, which had a population of 841,325 in the 2007 census estimates. The Little Rock-North Little Rock-Pine Bluff Combined Statistical Area is made up of ten counties in central Arkansas.

Located near the geographic center of Arkansas, Little Rock derives its name from a small rock formation on the south bank of the Arkansas River called La Petite Roche (the "little rock"). The Arkansas River is a major Tributary of the Mississippi River. The "little rock" was used by early river traffic as a landmark and became a well-known river crossing.

History

Origins

Many artifacts have been found that suggest Native Americans inhabited Central Arkansas thousands of years before European settlers arrived. These original inhabitants may have included the Folsom people, Bluff Dwellers, Mound Builders, Caddo, Quapaw, Osage, Choctaw and Cherokee. The Folsom Complex is a name given by Archaeologists to a specific Paleo-Indian Archaeological culture that occupied much of central North America Mound Builder is a general term referring to the American Indians who constructed various styles of earthen Mounds for burial residential and ceremonial purposes The Caddo are a nation or group of tribes of Southeastern Native Americans who in the 16th century inhabited much of what is now East Texas, western The Quapaw people are a tribe of Native Americans who historically resided on the west side of the Mississippi River in what is now the state of Arkansas The Choctaw are a Native American people originally from the Southeastern United States ( Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana) The Cherokee (ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏯ a-ni-yv-wi-ya, in the Cherokee language) are a people native to North America, who at the time of European contact Arkansas was first explored by Europeans in 1541 when Hernando de Soto of Spain traveled through the area. Hernando de Soto ( Jerez de los Caballeros, Badajoz, Spain, c Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.

Little Rock was actually named for a little rock. Early travelers used a stone outcropping on the bank of the Arkansas River as a landmark. The Arkansas River is a major Tributary of the Mississippi River. "La Petite Roche" (French for "The Little Rock"), so named in 1722 by French explorer Jean-Baptiste Bénard de la Harpe, marked the transition from the flat Mississippi Delta region to the Ouachita Mountain foothills. Bernard de la Harpe or rather Jean-Baptiste Bénard de la Harpe (1683 in Saint-Malo - September 26 1765) is a French explorer who is credited with The Mississippi Delta is the distinct northwest section of the state of Mississippi that lies between the Mississippi and Yazoo Rivers Technically The Ouachita Mountains are a mountain range located in west central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma. Travelers would refer to the area as "the Little Rock" and the name stuck.

Timeline

• 1722 - French explorer Jean-Baptiste Benard de la Harpe lands near a small rock formation on the south bank of the Arkansas River which he reputedly names La Petite Roche (the little rock). Legal residents and citizens To be French according to the first article of the Constitution is to be a citizen of France regardless of one's origin race or religion ( Bernard de la Harpe or rather Jean-Baptiste Bénard de la Harpe (1683 in Saint-Malo - September 26 1765) is a French explorer who is credited with The Arkansas River is a major Tributary of the Mississippi River. La Harpe builds a trading post near the little rock. The Quapaw Indians reside nearby. The Quapaw people are a tribe of Native Americans who historically resided on the west side of the Mississippi River in what is now the state of Arkansas
• 1812 - William Lewis, a fur trapper, builds a home near the little rock. The activity of animal trapping has two separate but related meanings
• 1820 - Little Rock is surveyed.
• 1820 - Robert Crittenden, born 1797, and Chester Ashley, born 1791, enter into an agreement for a "Partnership in the Practice of Law" which lays the groundwork for the Rose Law Firm, the oldest law firm west of the Mississippi River. Robert Crittenden ( 1 January 1797 - 18 December 1834) was Governor of Arkansas Territory and co-founder of Rose Law Chester Ashley ( June 1, 1791 &ndash April 29, 1848) was an American politician who represented Arkansas in the U Rose Law Firm is headquartered in Little Rock Arkansas. It is the oldest Law firm west of the Mississippi River and the third oldest in the United
• 1821 - Little Rock becomes the capital of the Arkansas Territory formed in 1819. The Arkansas Territory (initially organized as the Territory of Arkansaw) was a historic Organized territory of the United States from July 4
• 1831 - Little Rock is incorporated as a city.
• 1833 - The Territorial Capitol (now the Old State House) is built. The Old State House is a historic building in Little Rock Arkansas, USA. Completed in 1842, it serves as the State Capitol until 1911.
• 1836 - Arkansas becomes the 25th state, and Little Rock became the official capital city. Arkansas ( is a state located in the southern region of the United States.
• 1861 - Arkansas joins the Confederacy. Arkansas ( is a state located in the southern region of the United States. The Confederate States of America (also called the Confederacy, the Confederate States, and CSA) formed as the government set up from 1861
• 1863 - Union forces occupy Little Rock.
• 1874 - The Brooks-Baxter War takes place in Little Rock.
• 1880 - General Douglas MacArthur born on January 26 in the The Tower Building of the Little Rock Arsenal. General MacArthur redirects here for other meanings see General MacArthur (disambiguation. Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. The Tower Building of the Little Rock Arsenal is a building located in MacArthur Park in downtown Little Rock Arkansas. The building is now the home of the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History and the surrounding is area is called MacArthur Park.
• 1911 - The current State Capitol building is completed. It is the second building constructed to house the state government, after the Old State House. The Old State House is a historic building in Little Rock Arkansas, USA.
• 1916 - Pulaski Heights, one of Little Rock's earliest western suburbs, is annexed into the city, setting the stage for further westward expansion. Pulaski Heights is a section of the city of Little Rock Arkansas, located in the north-central portion of the city
• 1957 - The Little Rock Nine are enrolled at Little Rock's Central High School after public protests and the Arkansas National Guard, under the direction of Governor Orval Faubus, prevents their first attempt at enrollment. The Little Rock Nine was a group of African-American students who were enrolled in Little Rock Central High School in 1957 Orville Eugene Faubus ( January 7 1910 December 14 1994) was a six-term Democratic Governor of Arkansas, having served from President Eisenhower dispatches federal troops to ensure the students' safety and enforce their right to attend school. These events are collectively referred to as the Crisis at Central High.
• 1958 - All three public High Schools in Little Rock are closed for one year by Governor Faubus.
• 1968 - Construction booms downtown, Worthen Bank Building at 375 feet (114 m) and Union National Bank at 330 feet (100 m) are under construction and replace The Tower Building as the city's tallest buildings. Union National Bank subsequently merged into Worthen, which eventually would become part of Bank of America.
• 1974 - First National Bank building is under construction and becomes the city's tallest building at 454 feet (138 m) and 30 stories. The building currently is Arkansas headquarters for Regions Bank. Regions Financial Corporation is a publicly held company based in Birmingham Alabama, USA, with the corporate headquarters at the Regions Center.
• 1986 - The Capitol Tower is completed, and at 40 stories and 547 feet (167 m) tall, is currently the tallest building in Arkansas. Metropolitan National Bank Tower is a 40-story Skyscraper located at 425 West Capitol Avenue in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. The skyscraper's name changed to the TCBY Tower later and became the Metropolitan Tower as of October 2004. A skyscraper is a tall continuously habitable Building. There is no official definition or a precise cutoff height above which a building may clearly be classified as a skyscraper The Stephens Building is also completed and is 25 stories and 365 feet (111 m) tall when finished. It was first known as the First South building and then the Rogers building.
• 1992 - Bill Clinton is elected President of the United States. The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by He delivers an election night acceptance speech from the front steps of the historic Old State House in downtown Little Rock. The Old State House is a historic building in Little Rock Arkansas, USA. He is the first person from the state of Arkansas to be elected President. He is elected to a second term in 1996.
• 1997 - The 40th anniversary of the Crisis at Central High is marked by the opening of a new National Park Service visitor center. The National Park Service ( NPS) is the United States federal agency that manages all National Parks, many National Monuments, and other conservation
• 2000 - Little Rock's record high temperature of 111 degrees Fahrenheit is recorded by the National Weather Service in August. Fahrenheit is a temperature scale named after Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686–1736 a German Physicist who proposed it in 1724 The National Weather Service ( NWS) once known as the Weather Bureau is one of the six scientific agencies that make up the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• 2003 - First Little Rock Marathon is held. The Little Rock Marathon, started in 2003 is an annual Marathon held in Little Rock Arkansas. Counting the relays, 1615 runners participate in the 42. 195-kilometre (26. 219 mi) race, making it one of the top 25 races in the nation for 2003.
• 2003 - Little Rock resident Wesley Kanne Clark, a retired four-star general in the U. Wesley Kanne Clark, KBE (born December 23 1944 is a retired General of the United States Army. S. Army and former Supreme Allied Commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), announces his intention to run in the presidential primary election for the Democratic Party nomination. The North Atlantic Treaty
• 2004 - William J. Clinton Presidential Center opens with a host of dignitaries and celebrities, including President George W. The William J Clinton Presidential Center and Park includes the Clinton Presidential library and the offices of the Clinton Foundation and the University of Arkansas Bush, and former presidents George H. W. Bush and Jimmy Carter.
• 2006 - The international charitable organization Heifer International dedicates a $17. Heifer International is a nonprofit charitable organization based in Little Rock Arkansas, dedicated to relieving global hunger and poverty 5 million world headquarters in downtown Little Rock. The organization announces plans to further develop the 33 acre location into the Heifer International Center campus.
• 2006 - The Pulaski County Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge, better known as the Big Dam Bridge, opens to the public. The Pulaski County Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge, better known as the Big Dam Bridge, is the newest bridge to span the Arkansas River at Little Rock Arkansas The Big Dam Bridge extends 3,463 feet (1,056 m) across the Arkansas River and is currently the world’s longest bridge specifically built for pedestrians/bicycles. The Arkansas River is a major Tributary of the Mississippi River. ^[2]
• 2006 - The five-year construction boom of mixed-use, high-rise buildings in downtown's historic River Market district will produce over 60 stories of residential and retail property and 240 additional hotel rooms by the end of 2009. Among the major residential projects completed or planned are the Capital Commerce Center (2002), First Security Center (2004), 300 Third Tower (2006), and the River Market Tower (2009).
• 2007 - Dickey-Stephens Park, home to the Arkansas Travelers minor league baseball team, opens. Dickey-Stephens Park is a new Stadium in North Little Rock Arkansas, USA. For other uses see Arkansas Traveler. The Arkansas Travelers, also known informally as The Travs, are a Minor League Baseball The newly constructed ball park has a capacity of 7,000 and is situated on the Arkansas River in North Little Rock, Arkansas, opposite downtown Little Rock. North Little Rock is a city in the central part of the US state of Arkansas across the Arkansas River from Little Rock in Pulaski County

Geography

Little Rock is located at 34°44′10″N, 92°19′52″W (34. 736009, -92. 331122). ^[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 116. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 8 square miles (302. 5 km²), of which, 116. 2 square miles (301. 0 km²) of it is land and 0. 6 square miles (1. 6 km²) of it (0. 52%) is water.

Little Rock is located on the south bank of the Arkansas River in Central Arkansas. The Arkansas River is a major Tributary of the Mississippi River. Fourche Creek and Rock Creek run through the city and flow into the river. The western part of the city is located in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. The Ouachita Mountains are a mountain range located in west central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma. Just northwest of the city limits is Pinnacle Mountain and Lake Maumelle, which provides Little Rock's drinking water. The city of North Little Rock is located just across the river from Little Rock, but it is a separate city. North Little Rock is a city in the central part of the US state of Arkansas across the Arkansas River from Little Rock in Pulaski County

Government

The city operated under a city manager form of government until 2007 when voters voted to convert to a strong-mayor form of government, making the mayor's position a full-time position with veto power, though the city also retains the city manager position. The city employs over 2500 individuals in 14 different departments including the Police department, the Fire department, Parks and Recreation and the Zoo.

Most Pulaski County government offices are located in the city of Little Rock and include among others the Quorum, Circuit, District, Juvenile Courts and the Assessor, County Judge, County Attorney and Public Defenders offices.

The U. S. Federal District Court (Eastern District) of the St. Louis 8th District and also the Circuit Federal Court of Appeals are located in Little Rock.

Climate data

Little Rock lies in the Humid subtropical climate zone, with hot, humid summers and cool to chilly winters. Humid subtropical climate ( Köppen Cfa or Cwa) is a climate zone characterized by hot humid summers and chilly to mild winters

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Demographics

As of the 2000 census, there were 183,133 people, 77,352 households, and 46,488 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 1,576. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 0 people per square mile (608. 5/km²). There were 84,793 housing units at an average density of 729. 7/sq mi (281. 7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 55. 1% White, 40. 4% Black, 0. 3% Native American, 1. 7% Asian, 0. 03% Pacific Islander, 1. 28% from other races, and 1. 28% from two or more races. 2. 7% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.

There were 77,352 households, out of which 28. 6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40. 5% were married couples living together, 16. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39. 9% were non-families. 33. 8% of all households were made up of individuals and 9. 1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 30 and the average family size was 2. 98.

In the city the population was spread out with 24. 7% under the age of 18, 10. 0% from 18 to 24, 31. 7% from 25 to 44, 22. 0% from 45 to 64, and 11. 6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 89. 2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,572, and the median income for a family was $47,446. Males had a median income of $35,689 versus $26,802 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,209. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country 14. 3% of the population is below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20. 9% of those under the age of 18 and 9. 0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Metropolitan statistical area

The 2007 U. S. Census population estimate for the Metropolitan Statistical Area of Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway was 666,401. Table of United States Metropolitan Statistical Areas|Table of United States Core Based Statistical AreasIn the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB has produced The MSA includes the following counties: Pulaski, Faulkner, Grant, Lonoke, Perry, and Saline. Pulaski County is the largest county by population in the US state of Arkansas with a population of 361474 at the 2000 United States Census Faulkner County is a US county located in the US state of Arkansas. Grant County is a US county in the US state of Arkansas. Its population was 16464 at the 2000 United States Census. Lonoke County is a US county located in the US state of Arkansas. Perry County is a US county located in the US state of Arkansas. Saline County is a US county located in the US state of Arkansas. The largest cities include Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Jacksonville, Benton, Sherwood, Cabot, Maumelle, and Bryant. Little Rock is the Capital and the most populous city of the U North Little Rock is a city in the central part of the US state of Arkansas across the Arkansas River from Little Rock in Pulaski County Conway is the County seat of Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States. Jacksonville is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States and a suburb of Little Rock. Benton is a city in and the County seat of Saline County, Arkansas, United States. Sherwood is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States, and a suburb of Little Rock. Cabot is the largest city in Lonoke County, Arkansas, United States. Maumelle is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States and a suburb of Little Rock. Bryant is a city in Saline County, Arkansas, United States. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates the population of the city was 13185

The 2007 U. S. Census population estimate for the Combined Statistical Area (CSA) of Little Rock-North Little Rock-Pine Bluff was 841,326. Table of United States Combined Statistical AreasThe United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB defines micropolitan and metropolitan statistical areas.

Economy/Business

Partial view of Little Rock Skyline in 2003.

Major corporations headquartered in Little Rock include Alltel, Dillard's Department Stores, Windstream Communications and Acxiom. Alltel Corporation is the fifth largest Wireless Telecommunications company in the United States with 13 This article is about a Department store chain For The Dillards a Progressive bluegrass band see The Dillards. Windstream Corporation ( is the new name of Valor Telecom It took the Windstream name upon the spinoff of Alltel 's wireline (local telephone division and the division's simultaneous Acxiom is a global interactive marketing services company that uses consumer data analytics Information technology, data integration and consulting solutions to help

Additional large companies headquartered in Little Rock include Metropolitan National Bank, Rose Law Firm, Nuvell Financial Services, Central Flying Service and Stephens Inc. Rose Law Firm is headquartered in Little Rock Arkansas. It is the oldest Law firm west of the Mississippi River and the third oldest in the United Nuvell Financial Services is a finance company specializing in the purchase of third-party special finance contracts from General Motors auto dealerships

Large companies headquartered in other cities but with a large presence in Little Rock include Dassault Falcon Jet and Raytheon Aircraft Company near Little Rock National Airport in the eastern part of the city, and Fidelity National Information Services in northwestern Little Rock. Hawker Beechcraft Corporation is the name of a holding company formed by Onex Corporation and Goldman Sachs to acquire the aircraft manufacturing assets of Raytheon Fidelity National Information Services Inc ( also known as FNIS or FIS, is a publicly traded corporation that provides core processing for financial institutions

Non-profit organizations include Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Heifer International, Lions World Services for the Blind, William J. Clinton Foundation, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, Audubon Arkansas, The Nature Conservancy, and Winrock International. A non-profit organization ( abbreviated "NPO" also "not-for-profit" is a legally constituted Organization whose objective is to support or engage ACORN, the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, is a community-based organization that advocates for low- and moderate-income families by working Heifer International is a nonprofit charitable organization based in Little Rock Arkansas, dedicated to relieving global hunger and poverty

Associations include the American Taekwondo Association, Arkansas Hospital Association, and the Quapaw Quarter Association. A voluntary association or union (also sometimes called a voluntary organization, unincorporated association, or just an association) is a group The American Taekwondo Association (ATA was founded in 1969 in Omaha Nebraska by Haeng Ung Lee of South Korea. The Quapaw Quarter of Little Rock Arkansas is a section of the city including its oldest and most historic business and residential neighborhoods

Major employers throughout Little Rock include Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Entergy, Raytheon, The Sharper Image, Siemens, AT&T Mobility, Kroger, Affiliated Foods Southwest and Timex. Blue Cross redirects here For other uses see Blue Cross (disambiguation The Blue Cross Blue Shield Entergy Corporation is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power productions and retail distribution operations Raytheon Company ( is a major American Defense contractor and industrial corporation with core Manufacturing concentrations in Defense systems The Sharper Image Corporation ( founded by Richard Thalheimer, was an American retailer that specialized in high-end electronics and gifts AT&T Mobility LLC (usually branded AT&T, and formerly named Cingular Wireless LLC) is the wholly owned wireless subsidiary of AT&T Inc The Kroger Co ( is an American Retail Supermarket chain and Parent company, founded by Bernard Henry Kroger in 1883 in Cincinnati

One of the largest public employers in the state with over 9,400 employees, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and its affiliates — Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System — have a total economic impact in Arkansas of about $4. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS is part of the University of Arkansas System, a state-run University in the U Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH is the only Pediatric medical center in Arkansas and the sixth largest in the United States, serving children from 1 billion per year. UAMS receives less than 11% of its funding from the state. Its operation is funded by payments for clinical services (64%), grants and contracts (18%), philanthropy and other (5%), and tuition and fees (2%).

The Little Rock port is an intermodal river port with a large industrial business complex. It is designated as Foreign Trade Zone 14. A free port ( porto franco) or free zone (US Foreign-Trade Zone is a port or area with relaxed jurisdiction with respect to the country of location International corporations such as Danish manufacturer LM Glasfiber have established new facilities adjacent to the port in recent years. The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe LM Glasfiber is the world’s leading manufacturer of Wind turbine blades

Little Rock was named 22nd out of 361 metropolitan areas as best places for business in 2005 by Forbes Magazine. Forbes is an American Publishing and media company Its flagship publication Forbes magazine is published bi-weekly

Moody's Investor Services ranks Little Rock as the second most diverse economy in the nation.

Along with Louisville and Memphis, Little Rock houses one of three branches of the St. Memphis is a City in the southwest corner of Tennessee, and the County seat of Shelby County. Louis Federal Reserve district.

In addition, early in the 20th Century, Little Rock was home to brass era automobile maker Climber. The automotive Brass Era is the first period of automotive manufacturing named for the prominent Brass Fittings used during this time for such things as lights and In the flood of cars that appeared after World War I, the Climber Four-Forty was one that was short lived because the Little Rock Arkansas company only produced ^[4]

Museums

William J. Clinton Presidential Center Photo of the library in downtown Little Rock

• The William J. Clinton Presidential Center includes the Clinton presidential library and the offices of the Clinton Foundation and the Clinton School of Public Service. The William J Clinton Presidential Center and Park includes the Clinton Presidential library and the offices of the Clinton Foundation and the University of Arkansas The facility, designed by architect James Polshek, cantilevers over the Arkansas River, echoing Clinton's famous campaign promise of "building a bridge to the 21st century. James Stewart Polshek (born 1930 Akron Ohio) is an American Architect based in New York City. The Arkansas River is a major Tributary of the Mississippi River. The archives and library contains 2 million photographs, 80 million pages of documents, 21 million e-mail messages, and nearly 80,000 artifacts from the Clinton presidency. An archive refers to a collection of historical records and also refers to the location in which these records are kept The museum within the site showcases artifacts from Clinton's term and includes a full-scale replica of the Clinton-era Oval Office. | |-| |-| |- | |-| |-| |-| |-| |} The Oval Office is the official office of the President of the United States. Opened on November 18, 2004, the Clinton Presidential Center cost $165 million to construct and covers 150,000 square feet (14,000 m²) within a 28 acre (113,000 m²) park. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The William J Clinton Presidential Center and Park includes the Clinton Presidential library and the offices of the Clinton Foundation and the University of Arkansas

• The MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History opened in 2001, the last remaining structure of the original Little Rock Arsenal and one of the oldest buildings in central Arkansas, it was also the birthplace of General Douglas MacArthur who would go on to be the supreme commander of US forces in the South Pacific during World War II. The Tower Building of the Little Rock Arsenal is a building located in MacArthur Park in downtown Little Rock Arkansas. General MacArthur redirects here for other meanings see General MacArthur (disambiguation. Pacific Ocean Areas was the major Allied military command in the Pacific Ocean theater of World War II. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including

• The Arkansas Museum of Discovery features hands-on exhibits in the fields of science, history and technology. The Museum of Discovery Arkansas' Museum of Science & History, is located in downtown Little Rock Arkansas.

• The Old State House Museum is a former state capital building now home to a history museum focusing on Arkansas' recent history. The Old State House is a historic building in Little Rock Arkansas, USA.

• The Historic Arkansas Museum is a regional history museum focusing primarily on the frontier time period. The Historic Arkansas Museum, affectionately known as the HAM, is a state history Museum in downtown Little Rock in the U

Libraries

The Central Arkansas Library System includes the main building downtown and numerous branches throughout the city as well as branches in Sherwood, Maumelle and Jacksonville. The Pulaski County Law Library is located at the William H. Bowen School of Law

Education

The city has two major universities that are part of the University of Arkansas System. The campuses of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences are located within Little Rock. University of Arkansas at Little Rock is the third largest University, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS is part of the University of Arkansas System, a state-run University in the U

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock was founded in 1927 as Little Rock Junior College, under the supervision of the city Board of Education. The first semester open, there were eight instructors and about 100 students. The college is currently accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, a status it has kept since 1929. The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA, also referred to as North Central, is one of six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the Housed originally in public school buildings, the college moved in 1949 to its present location between University Ave and Fair Park Blvd, North of Asher Ave, on land donated by Raymond Rebsamen, a Little Rock businessman. The college was also the sole beneficiary of a continuing trust established by former Governor George W. Donaghey at the time. George Washington Donaghey ( 1 July 1856 - 15 December 1937) was the Democratic governor of the U In 1957, the institution began a four-year degree program, became independent and privately supported under a separate board of trustees, and took the name Little Rock University.

President Bill Clinton led celebrations of the 40th anniversary of desegregation at Little Rock Central High School. William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe III, August 19 1946 served as the forty-second President of the United States Little Rock Central High School is a secondary school Central is located at the intersection of Daisy L

In September 1969, The Little Rock University merged into the University of Arkansas System, to create the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The University of Arkansas System comprises five main campuses within the state of Arkansas; a medical school two law schools a unique graduate school focused on public service The University of Arkansas System merger began a period of steady growth, which saw UALR go from about 3,500 students and 75 full-time faculty members in 1969 to about 10,000 students and over 400 full-time faculty members in the 1998 academic year. The University's expanded offerings now include 54 undergraduate major programs, an extensive schedule of night, weekend, and off-campus classes, and a wide range of community educational services. UALR began offering graduate and professional work in 1975. Besides the juris doctor offered at the William H. Bowen School of Law, UALR now has three doctoral programs and 29 graduate and professional programs, as well as joint programs with other campuses of the University of Arkansas System. Juris Doctor (abbreviated JD or JD, from the Latin, Teacher of Law) is a first professional graduate degree and Professional

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is part of the University of Arkansas System. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS is part of the University of Arkansas System, a state-run University in the U UAMS has about 2200 students in six academic units: the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Related Professions, and Public Health and the Graduate School. Medicine is the art and science of healing It encompasses a range of Health care practices evolved to maintain and restore Human Health by the Pharmacy (from the Greek φάρμακον 'pharmakon' = drug is the Health profession that links the Health sciences with the chemical sciences Nursing is a Profession focused on assisting individuals families, and communities in attaining maintaining and recovering optimal Health Public health is "the science and art of preventing disease prolonging life and promoting health through the organised efforts and informed choices of society organisations A graduate school or ("grad school" is a school that awards advanced degrees such as doctoral degrees with the general requirement that students must have earned UAMS also has more than 660 resident physicians completing their training at UAMS or at one of the seven Area Health Education Centers around the state. A physician, medical practitioner or medical doctor who practices Medicine, and is concerned with maintaining or restoring human Health UAMS combines the patient care resources of a state-of-the art hospital and outpatient center with the Arkansas Cancer Research Center, Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute, Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy, and Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neurosciences Institute. Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System are affiliates of UAMS.

The outreach efforts of UAMS include seven Area Health Education Centers (AHECs) in Fayetteville, Pine Bluff, El Dorado, Texarkana, Fort Smith, Jonesboro, and Helena, Arkansas. Fayetteville is a city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States, and is home to the University of Arkansas. Pine Bluff is the largest city and County seat of Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States. El Dorado ( Spanish for "the golden one") is a Legend that began with the story of a South American tribal chief who covered himself The Texarkana TX-Texarkana AR Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA as defined by the United States Office of Management and Budget, is a two-county region anchored by Helena is the eastern portion of Helena-West Helena Arkansas, a city in Phillips County Arkansas. ; networks of senior health centers and centers for young children with special health care needs; and interactive video education and medical consultation services to community hospitals around the state. UAMS is the state’s largest basic and applied research institution with internationally renowned programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other areas.

Located in downtown is the specialized Clinton School of Public Service, a branch of the University of Arkansas System, which offers a masters degree in public service. The Clinton School of Public Service is a branch of the University of Arkansas System and is the newest of the presidential schools

The city is also home to two smaller, private historically black colleges, Philander Smith College and Arkansas Baptist College. Historically black colleges and universities ( HBCUs) are institutions of Higher education in the United States that were established before 1964 with the intention Philander Smith College is a private historically black college that is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Arkansas Baptist College (ABC is a private historically black Liberal arts college located in Little Rock Arkansas.

The public schools in Little Rock are operated by the Little Rock School District known by residents as LRSD. The Little Rock School District is a School district in Little Rock, Arkansas. Currently, the district includes 64 schools with more schools being built. As of the 2005-2006 school year, the district has enrollment of 26,524. It has 5 high schools, 8 middle schools, 31 elementary schools, 1 early childhood (pre-kndergarten) center, 2 alternative schools, 1 adult education center, 1 accelerated learning center, 1 career-techinal center, and about 3,800 employees. High schools in Little Rock include:

Public

• Little Rock Central High School
• J. A. Fair Science and Technology Systems Magnet High School
• Hall High School
• McClellan Magnet High School
• Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School
• Wilbur D. Little Rock Central High School is a secondary school Central is located at the intersection of Daisy L JA Fair Magnet High School originally was a part of the Pulaski County Special School District. Hall High School, located in Little Rock Arkansas, is a comprehensive four-year public high school in the Little Rock School District (LRSD enrolling 1464 McClellan Magnet High School is a magnet High school in Little Rock Arkansas and part of the Little Rock School District. For other places with this name see Parkview School. Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School is a Magnet school in Little Mills University Studies High School

Private

• Little Rock Catholic High School
• Little Rock Lutheran High School
• Little Rock Christian Academy
• Episcopal Collegiate School
• Mount Saint Mary Academy
• Pulaski Academy
• Arkansas Baptist School System

Lions World Services for the Blind is the most comprehensive rehabilitation center in the world for the blind and visually impaired. Catholic High School for Boys is a private Catholic high school located in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. Little Rock Christian Academy (LRCA is an independent coeducational College-preparatory Christian day school committed to "excellence in the pursuit of truth from a Christ-centered Mount St Mary Academy is a private, Roman Catholic, all-girls High school in Little Rock Arkansas. Pulaski Academy ( PA) is a private not-for-profit day care preschool elementary and junior/senior High school Founded in 1947, the goal of the center is to enable the individual to become independent in society.

Medical

Hospitals in Little Rock include:

• Arkansas Children's Hospital
• Arkansas Heart Hospital
• Baptist Health Medical Center
• John C. Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH is the only Pediatric medical center in Arkansas and the sixth largest in the United States, serving children from McCellan Veterans Administration Complex
• Arkansas State Hospital - Psychiatric Division
• Pinnacle Pointe Hospital
• St. Vincent Health System
  • St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center
  • St. Vincent Doctors Hospital
• Southwest Regional Medical Center
• University Hospital, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Cultural

• Aerospace Education Center - IMAX Theater & EpiSphere Digital Dome Theater. Located at I-430 and I-30 in Little Rock, Arkansas, Southwest Regional Medical Center was closed in 2008 IMAX (short for Image MAXimum is a Film format created by Canada 's IMAX Corporation that has the capacity to display images of far greater size and The IMAX Theatre features a variety of science related items. Aviation exhibits on display are an original Sopwith Camel and a replica of the Wright Flyer.
• Arkansas Arboretum - Located at Pinnacle Mountain, it has an interpretive trail with flora and tree plantings. The Arkansas Arboretum 71 acres (29 hectares is an Arboretum located within Pinnacle Mountain State Park in Little Rock Arkansas, USA.
• Arkansas Arts Center - the state's largest art museum, notable for its drawings, collections and children's theater productions. One of the leading cultural institutions in the state the Arkansas Arts Center is located on the corner of 9th and Commerce streets in MacArthur Park Little Rock Arkansas It features works by Van Gogh and Rembrandt among others. Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (July 15 1606 &ndash October 4 1669 was a Dutch painter and etcher. The museum has eight art galleries, a museum school, gift shop and restaurant.
• Arkansas Repertory Theatre - The Rep is the state's only professional non profit theatre. Arkansas Repertory Theatre is Arkansas ’ largest non-profit professional Theatre company
• Arkansas Symphony Orchestra - In its 41st season, the orchestra performs over 30 concerts a year and many special events.
• Ballet Arkansas - The state's only professional ballet company.
• Heifer International - headquarters of the global hunger and poverty relief organization, located adjacent to the Clinton Presidential Center
• Quapaw Quarter - Turn of the century Little Rock includes three National Register historic districts with over a hundred buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Heifer International is a nonprofit charitable organization based in Little Rock Arkansas, dedicated to relieving global hunger and poverty The Quapaw Quarter of Little Rock Arkansas is a section of the city including its oldest and most historic business and residential neighborhoods Tours are available showing the many Victorian and Antebellum homes.
• Robinson Center Music Hall - The main performance center of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Robinson Center is the western portion of downtown Little Rock 's Statehouse Plaza including a 2609-seat performance hall an exhibition hall and various meeting rooms
• Villa Marre - An 1881 home of Italianate and Second Empire styles refurbished in the 1960s and shown in the opening scenes of the television show "Designing Women. "
• Wildwood Center for the Performing Arts - The largest park dedicated to the performing arts in the South. It features year round performances of opera, cabaret, and jazz. Wildwood Festival in June features chamber music, film series, art exhibits, jazz and lecture series among others. It is home to the Young Artist Tour. The park also offers a summer music camp for children.

Notable places

Arkansas State Capitol

• Arkansas State Capitol - a smaller scale replica of the U. The Arkansas State Capitol Building, located in Little Rock, is the seat of government of the state of Arkansas. S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. completed in 1911. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D
• Arkansas State Fair
• Little Rock Marathon
• Little Rock Central High School
• Little Rock Zoo - Arkansas' only zoo with over 725 animals and over 200 species. The Little Rock Marathon, started in 2003 is an annual Marathon held in Little Rock Arkansas. Little Rock Central High School is a secondary school Central is located at the intersection of Daisy L The Little Rock Zoo is located in Little Rock Arkansas, USA. It is the only Zoo in the state and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
• Riverfront Park - a park located in downtown, hosts the annual Riverfest music festival, and is home to the La Petite Roche (the little rock).
• River Market District - a refurbished former warehouse district and subset of downtown including an old-fashioned bazaar-style market hall, a farmers' market open from April to late October each year; and various shops, bars, restaurants and galleries.
• Willow Springs Water Park - one the first water theme parks in the U. Willow Springs is a Water park located in Little Rock Arkansas. S. built in 1928.
• Lake Nixon - another popular lakeside water park.
• Pinnacle Mountain State Park
• Arkansas River Trail
• American Taekwondo Association World Headquarters. Pinnacle Mountain State Park is located just northwest of Little Rock Arkansas, USA, in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains near Natural Steps The Arkansas River Trail is a recreation Rail trail that runs in along both sides of the Arkansas River in Central Arkansas. The American Taekwondo Association (ATA was founded in 1969 in Omaha Nebraska by Haeng Ung Lee of South Korea. The American Taewkondo Association [ATA] is based in Little Rock where it hosts the World Taekwondo Championships each summer. The ATA World Headquarters is also seadquarters for all of the Songahm Taewkondo organizations including the World Taekwondo Federation, the Songahm Taekwondo Federation and the World Traditional Taewkondo Union. These combined organizations have millions of members in the USA and worldwide.

Shopping/retail

Some notable shopping locations in the city of Little Rock are:

University Avenue/Markham Park Plaza Mall Midtowne Little Rock Cantrell Road/Highway 10 Pleasant Ridge Town Center Chenal Parkway Promenade Chenal - Under Construction Shackleford Road/Interstate 430 Shackleford Crossing - Under construction Retailers in Little Rock include Dillard's, J. C. Penney, Sears, Belk, Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target, and Kohl's. Park Plaza is an Upscale shopping center located in Midtown Little Rock Arkansas. This article is about a Department store chain For The Dillards a Progressive bluegrass band see The Dillards. J C Penney Company Inc ( most commonly known today by the name JCPenney or simply Penneys) is a mid-range chain of American Department stores Sears Roebuck and Company, commonly known as Sears, is an American mid-range chain of International Department stores founded by Richard Wal-Mart Stores Inc (or Walmart as written in its new logo is an American public corporation that runs a chain of large discount department stores Kmart (sometimes spelled as " K-Mart " is a chain of department stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U Target Corporation ( is an American Retailing company that was founded in Minneapolis Minnesota in 1902 Kohl's Corporation ( is an American Department store chain headquartered in Menomonee Falls Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee. Additionally, several smaller and niche retailers can be found throughout the city, with corporations such as Gap Inc., Talbots, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and Chico's each operating more than one company store concept in Little Rock. The Gap Incorporated ( is an American clothing and accessories retailer based in San Francisco California, and founded in 1969 by Donald Fisher Operating under the brands Talbots and J Jill The Talbots Inc Abercrombie & Fitch ('æbɝkrɒmbiː ænd 'fɪtʃ ( (A&F is an American clothing Retailer. Chico's is a retail women's clothing chain founded in 1983 in Sanibel Island Florida. 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The Travelers played their last game in Little Rock at Ray Winder Field on September 3, 2006, and moved into Dickey-Stephens Park in nearby North Little Rock in April 2007. Ray Winder Field is a Baseball park in Little Rock Arkansas. The ballpark was constructed during 1931, as a new home field for the Arkansas Travelers Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Dickey-Stephens Park is a new Stadium in North Little Rock Arkansas, USA. North Little Rock is a city in the central part of the US state of Arkansas across the Arkansas River from Little Rock in Pulaski County Little Rock is scheduled to be home to the Little Rock Rivercatz of the American Basketball Association for the 2007-2008 season. The Arkansas Rivercatz were a team of the American Basketball Association. 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Jack Stephens Center is a 5600-seat multi-purpose Arena in Little Rock Arkansas and was built in 2005. The Trojans play in the Sun Belt conference, where Arkansas State University is their chief rival. Arkansas State University (also known as ASU ASTATE or "stAte") is a public university and is the flagship campus of the Arkansas State University System Little Rock's War Memorial Stadium plays host to at least two Arkansas Razorback games each year. War Memorial Stadium is a Stadium in Little Rock Arkansas. It is primarily used for football, and is the part-time home field of the University of The stadium is known for being in the middle of a golf course. Each fall, the city closes the golf course on football weekends for fans to tailgate. War Memorial also hosts the Arkansas High School football state championships, and starting in the fall of 2006 hosts one game apiece for the University of Central Arkansas and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. 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The Arkansas RiverBlades was a short-lived Minor-league Ice hockey team located in North Little Rock Arkansas. The Arkansas GlacierCats were a short-lived Minor-league hockey team located in Little Rock Arkansas. Part of the History of baseball series Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of Professional baseball leagues in North Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team Sport played on Ice. The GlacierCats of the now defunct Western Professional Hockey League (WPHL) played in Little Rock at Barton Coliseum while the RiverBlades of the ECHL played at the Alltel Arena. The Western Professional Hockey League (abbreviated WPHL) is a defunct mid-level professional Ice hockey league T H Barton Coliseum is a 7150-seat multi-purpose Arena located within the Arkansas State Fairgrounds in Little Rock Arkansas. The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a Professional Ice hockey league based in Princeton New Jersey, with teams scattered Alltel Arena is an 18000-seat multi-purpose Arena in North Little Rock Arkansas, directly across the Arkansas River from downtown Little Rock Hubert "Geese" Ausbie played basketball at Philander Smith College in Little Rock, where he earned All-Conference and All-American honors. Hubert Eugene "Geese" Ausbie (born 25 April 1938) is a retired professional Basketball player Philander Smith College is a private historically black college that is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. He later gained fame as a member of the Harlem Globetrotters. The Harlem Globetrotters are an exhibition basketball team that combines athleticism and Comedy. John Kocinski, 250 cc and World Superbike motorcycle racing champion, is from Little Rock. John Kocinski (born March 20, 1968 in Little Rock, Arkansas) is a retired Grand Prix Motorcycle road racer whose MotorCycle is the title of a 1993 album by Rock band Daniel Amos, released on BAI Records. World Champion Middleweight Boxer Jermain Taylor and NBA players Derek Fisher and Joe Johnson were born and/or have roots in Little Rock. Boxing (sometimes also known as English boxing or pugilism) is a Combat sport in which two participants generally of similar weight, Jermain Taylor (born August 11, 1978 in Little Rock Arkansas) is a professional American boxer and former Undisputed Derek Lamar Fisher (born August 9 1974 is an American professional Basketball player with the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. Joe Marcus Johnson (born June 29 1981) is a National Basketball Association player currently a member of the Atlanta Hawks of the Transportation Road Little Rock's downtown River Rail Streetcar track. A tram, tramcar, trolley, trolley car, or streetcar is a railborne vehicle, of lighter weight and construction than a Train A number of highways converge near Little Rock. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Before adding any more images to this * * page please do carefully consider * * whether they would be mere decoration * * or actually improve I-40 passes through North Little Rock to the north. Interstate 40 (I-40 is a major west-east Interstate highway in the United States North Little Rock is a city in the central part of the US state of Arkansas across the Arkansas River from Little Rock in Pulaski County US 70 parallels I-40 into North Little Rock before multiplexing with I-30 at the Broadway exit (Exit 141B). US Route 70 is an east-west United States highway that runs for 2385 miles (3838 km from eastern North Carolina to east-central Arizona. US 67 and US 167 share the same route from the northeast before splitting. US Route 67 is a 1560 mile (2511 km long north-south U US Route 167 runs for 499 miles (803 km from Ash Flat Arkansas at U US 67 and US 70 multiplex with Interstate 30 to the southwest. US Route 67 is a 1560 mile (2511 km long north-south U US Route 70 is an east-west United States highway that runs for 2385 miles (3838 km from eastern North Carolina to east-central Arizona. US 167 multiplexes with US 65 and I-530 to the southeast. US Route 167 runs for 499 miles (803 km from Ash Flat Arkansas at U US Route 65 is a north-south United States highway in the southern and midwestern United States. Interstate 530 (abbreviated I-530) in Arkansas is a nearly 47 mile (76 km long spur route from Little Rock at the junction of Interstate 30 Other highways include I-430, I-440, I-530, and I-630. Interstate 430 (abbreviated I-430) in Arkansas is a nearly 13- Mile (20km long spur route connecting Interstate 40 near Maumelle Arkansas Interstate 440 (abbreviated I-440) in Arkansas is a 10-mile-(16-km-long partial loop connecting Interstate 40 with Interstate 30 and Interstate Interstate 530 (abbreviated I-530) in Arkansas is a nearly 47 mile (76 km long spur route from Little Rock at the junction of Interstate 30 Interstate 630 (abbreviated I-630) in Arkansas is an east-west connector within Little Rock. I-530 terminates in Little Rock after originating in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Interstate 530 (abbreviated I-530) in Arkansas is a nearly 47 mile (76 km long spur route from Little Rock at the junction of Interstate 30 Pine Bluff is the largest city and County seat of Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States. Air Nine airlines serve 18 national/international gateway cities, e. g. St. Louis, Chicago, Dallas, Charlotte, etc. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. from Little Rock National Airport. Little Rock National Airport, officially designated Adams Field, is located 2 miles (3 km east of the Central business district of Little Rock, a In 2006 they carried approximately 2. 1 million passengers on approximately 150 daily flights to and from Little Rock. Bus Greyhound Lines serves Dallas, Memphis, Houston, and St. Greyhound Lines is an intercity Common carrier of passengers by Bus serving over 3700 destinations in the United States. Louis, as well as intermediate points, with numerous connections to other cities and towns. Jefferson Lines serves Fort Smith, Kansas City, and Oklahoma City, as well as intermediate points, with numerous connections to other cities and towns. Jefferson Lines and Jefferson Tours are operated by Jefferson Partners L These carriers operate out of the North Little Rock bus station. Rail See also: Little Rock (Amtrak station) Amtrak serves the city twice daily via the Texas Eagle, with northbound service to Chicago and southbound service to San Antonio, as well as numerous intermediate points. The Little Rock Amtrak station is a train station in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States served by Amtrak, the national railroad passenger The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Doing business as Amtrak, is a Government-owned corporation that was organized on May 1, 1971 The Texas Eagle is a 1306-mile (2102 km Passenger train route operated by Amtrak in the central and western United States. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. Through service to Los Angeles and intermediate points operates three times a week. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West The train carries coaches, a sleeping car, a dining car, and a Sightseer Lounge car. Reservations are required. Public transport Within the city, public bus service is provided by the Central Arkansas Transit Authority (CATA), with 16 regular daily routes and two express routes throughout the Little Rock area. Additional service includes four connecting routes originating in Little Rock serving North Little Rock daily excluding Sundays; morning and early evening Monday-Friday express routes to Maumelle and Jacksonville/Sherwood; special events shuttle buses; and paratransit service for disabled persons. Maumelle is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States and a suburb of Little Rock. Jacksonville is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States and a suburb of Little Rock. Sherwood is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States, and a suburb of Little Rock. Since November 2004, downtown areas of Little Rock and North Little Rock have been additionally served by the River Rail Electric Streetcar system, also operated by CATA. The River Rail Streetcar is a Heritage streetcar system operating in Little Rock and North Little Rock is the U Most visitors to the city, however, rely on car rental or taxicab for their transportation needs. Media Print The Arkansas Democrat Gazette is the largest newspaper in the city, as well as the state. As of March 31, 2006, Sunday circulation is 275,991 copies, while daily (Monday-Saturday) circulation is 180,662, according to the Audit Bureau of Circulations. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Audit Bureau of Circulations ( ABC) of North America is a not-for-profit circulation-auditing organization Daily legal and real estate news is also provided Monday through Friday in the Daily Record. Entertainment and political coverage is provided weekly in Arkansas Times and monthly in the Little Rock Free Press. Business and economics news is published weekly in Arkansas Business In addition to area newspapers, the Little Rock market is served by a variety of magazines covering diverse interests. The publications include: Little Rock Family Little Rock Soiree Inviting Arkansas RealLIVING At Home in Arkansas AY Magazine Television All major television networks have local affiliates in Little Rock, in addition to numerous independent stations and cable by Comcast within the city proper. Comcast Corporation ( is the largest Cable television company the second largest Internet service provider and (according to the company the fourth largest telephone The suburbs have Comcast, Charter or other cable companies. Charter Communications is an American company providing Cable television, High-speed Internet, and telephone services to more than 5 Television stations in the Little Rock area include: Call letters Number Network KETS 2 PBS KARK 4 NBC KATV 7 ABC KTHV 11 CBS KLRT 16 FOX KKYK 20 RTN KVTN 25 VTN KASN 38 CW KKAP 36 DTN KWBF 42 MNTV KYPX 49 RTN Radio AM radio Stations in the Little Rock area include: Call letters Frequency Format KEWI 690 Variety KMTL 760 Gospel KGHT 880 Gospel KARN 920 Talk KJBN 1050 Religious KAAY 1090 Christian KCON 1230 Adult Contemporary KPZK 1250 Urban/Hip Hop KZTD 1350 Bright A/C-Talk KDXE 1380 Total Sports KTUV 1440 Gospel FM radio stations in the Little Rock area include: Call letters Frequency Format KABF 88. Arkansas Educational Television Network (or AETN) is a Simulcast network of PBS stations covering the state of Arkansas. The Public Broadcasting Service ( PBS) is a Non-profit Public broadcasting Television service with 354 member TV stations in the KARK, branded as "KARK 4", is the NBC network affiliate station serving the Little Rock television market and central Arkansas, owned The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's KATV (referred to as "KATV 7" or "Channel 7 News") is a critically acclaimed affiliate station of ABC serving the Little Rock The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. KTHV ( "Today's THV") is the CBS network affiliate station serving the Little Rock / Pine Bluff television market and central Arkansas CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. KLRT (also referred to as "Fox 16") is the FOX affiliate based out of Little Rock, owned by Clear Channel Communications in a duopoly KKYK-DT is a Television station in Camden Arkansas, serving the Little Rock Arkansas market on digital channel 49 as an affiliate of the Retro Television The Retro Television Network (aka RTN is a system of television stations primarily airing classic television programming from the 1950s through the 1980s such as Leave it to The Victory Television Network, or VTN, is a statewide religious Television network founded in 1988 by husband-and-wife Happy and Jeanne Caldwell KASN ( "CW Arkansas") is an affiliate of The CW Television Network in Little Rock, owned by Newport Television in a duopoly with The CW Television Network ( The CW) is a Television network in the United States launched at the beginning of the 2006-2007 television season. KKAP is a religious Television station in Little Rock Arkansas, broadcasting locally on channel 36 as an affiliate of Daystar. KWBF may refer to KWBF (TV, a television station at channel 42 licensed to Little Rock Arkansas United States KWBF-FM, a radio station MyNetworkTV (unofficially abbreviated MyNet or MNT) is a Television network in the United States, owned by the Fox Broadcasting Company KKYK-DT is a Television station in Camden Arkansas, serving the Little Rock Arkansas market on digital channel 49 as an affiliate of the Retro Television The Retro Television Network (aka RTN is a system of television stations primarily airing classic television programming from the 1950s through the 1980s such as Leave it to KEWI (690 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Variety format KMTL (760 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a religious radio format KGHT (880 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Southern Gospel format KARN is a commercial news and talk Radio station at 920 AM and 102 KJBN (1050 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Contemporary Christian format KAAY is a 50000-watt class-A AM radio station in Little Rock Arkansas licensed on 1090 kHz Concord Municipal Airport is a public-use Airport located two miles (3 km east of the Central business district of Concord, a city in Merrimack KIPR (923 FM, "Power923" is a commercial Radio station located in Pine Bluff Arkansas, broadcasting to the Little Rock Arkansas KDXE (1380 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Sports format KTUV (1440 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Spanish Variety format KABF is a Community radio station in Little Rock Arkansas. Its nickname is "The Voice of the People" which refers to its Populist official mission 3 Community radio KUAR 89. KUAR is a National Public Radio affiliate in Little Rock Arkansas. 1 News and info KLRE 90. KUAR is a National Public Radio affiliate in Little Rock Arkansas. 5 Classical KANX 91. KANX (911 FM) is a Radio station broadcasting a religious radio format 1 Religious KUCA 91. 3 Classical KIPR 92. KIPR (923 FM, "Power923" is a commercial Radio station located in Pine Bluff Arkansas, broadcasting to the Little Rock Arkansas 3 Urban/Hip Hop KASR 92. KASR (927 FM) is a Radio station broadcasting an All Sports format 7 Sports KKZR 93. 3 Top 40 KKPT 94. KKPT is a commercial Radio station located in Little Rock Arkansas, broadcasting on 94 1 Classic Rock KHLR 94. KHLR is an FM radio station in the Little Rock Arkansas area that broadcasts a Urban Gospel music format as Hallelujah 94 9 Urban Gospel KSSN 95. This is an article about a radio station For a pre-WWI Polish political organization see Komisja Tymczasowa Skonfederowanych Stronnictw Niepodległościowych. 7 Country KHTE 96. KHTE is a commercial Radio station located in England Arkansas, broadcasting to the Little Rock Arkansas area on 96 5 Hip-Hop KWLR 96. K-LOVE is a Family Contemporary Christian music Radio network in the United States, operated by Sacramento area based Non-profit 9 Religious KURB 98. KURB (985 FM, "B-985" is an Adult Contemporary Radio station in Little Rock Arkansas. 5 Adult Contemporary KDIS 99. 5 Children's KDJE 100. KDJE is a Radio station located in Jacksonville Arkansas, broadcasting to the Little Rock Arkansas area on 100 3 Active Rock KWBF 101. KWBF may refer to KWBF (TV, a television station at channel 42 licensed to Little Rock Arkansas United States KWBF-FM, a radio station 1 Oldies KPZK 101. 7 Gospel KOKY 102. KOKY is a commercial Radio station licensed to Sherwood Arkansas, broadcasting to the Little Rock area on 102 1 Adult R&B KVLO 102. KPZK-FM and KVLO Radio, better known locally as Praise Radio, plays a gospel format in the Little Rock metropolitan area. 5 Gospel KARN 102. KARN is a commercial news and talk Radio station at 920 AM and 102 9 News and Talk KABZ 103. KABZ (1037 FM) "The Buzz" is a Radio station broadcasting a Talk/Personality format with a focus on sports 7 Sports Talk KMJX 105. KMJX (1051 FM, "1051 The Wolf" is a Radio station in Little Rock Arkansas. 1 Country KOLL 106. KOLL (1063 FM, "K1063" is a Radio station located in Lonoke Arkansas, broadcasting to the Little Rock Arkansas, area 3 Oldies KHKN 106. KHKN (1067 FM, "TOM-FM" is a Radio station broadcasting an Adult Hits music format 7 Adult Hits KLAL 107. 7 Top 40 Notable people See also: List of people from Little Rock Jamaal Anderson - Former high school football star for Little Rock Parkview played his college career at the University of Arkansas at Fayettville and was drafted first round as a Defensive End in the 2006 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons Roswell Beebe (1795-1856) early mayor, alderman, benefactor, and businessman. The following people were all born in residents of or otherwise closely associated with the city of Little Rock Arkansas (categorized by area in which each person is best known Jamaal Anderson (born February 6, 1986 in Little Rock, Arkansas) is an American football Defensive end for the Atlanta Roswell Beebe (1795-Sept 27 1856 was an American politician business executive and real estate purveyor during the early 19th century Danielle Evans (Born in 1986 - Little Rock) 2006 - Dani Evans (also known as Danielle Evans) is an American fashion model and television personality. Danielle "Dani" Evans (born June 7, 1985 in Little Rock, Arkansas) is an American fashion model. Evans was the winner of Cycle 6 of America's Next Top Model (ANTM). America's Next Top Model (often shortened to Top Model or abbreviated as ANTM) is a Reality television show in which a number of women compete Jason Gammel (1969) Noted visual artist. Originally born in Crossett in South Arkansas, relocated and currently lives and works in Little Rock. Brooks Robinson was born in Little Rock in 1937 and is generally believed to be the greatest third baseman in Major League Baseball history. Brooks Calbert Robinson Jr (born May 18, 1937 in Little Rock Arkansas) is an American former Third baseman in Major League He began his career at Little Rock's own Lamar Porter Field before playing for the Baltimore Orioles from 1955 to 1977. Lamar Porter Athletic Field is located in the Stifft Station Historic District neighborhood of Little Rock, Arkansas. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Douglas MacArthur GCB (January 26, 1880 – April 5, 1964) was born in Little Rock and was an American general and Medal of Honor recipient. General MacArthur redirects here for other meanings see General MacArthur (disambiguation. The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (formerly The Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath) is a British Order of chivalry founded by George Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Year 1880 ( MDCCCLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. He was Supreme Commander of Allied forces in the South West Pacific Area during World War II. In general allies are people groups or nations that have joined together in an association for mutual benefit or to achieve some common purpose The South West Pacific was one of two theatres of World War II in the Pacific region between 1942 and 1945. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including President Harry Truman relieved General MacArthur of his military command in on April 11, 1951. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Year 1951 ( MCMLI) was a Common year starting on Monday. Events of 1951 January John Gould Fletcher (1886–1950) was a Pulitzer Prize winning Imagist poet and author. John Gould Fletcher ( January 3 1886 &ndash May 20 1950) was a Pulitzer Prize winning Imagist poet and author The Pulitzer Prize, ˈpʊlɨtsɚ PULL-it-sər is an American award regarded as the highest national honor in Newspaper journalism, He was born in Little Rock to a socially prominent family. Fletcher suffered from depression and committed suicide by drowning in a pond near his home in Little Rock. Major depressive disorder, also known as major depression, unipolar depression, unipolar disorder, clinical depression, or simply depression Fletcher is buried at historic Mount Holly Cemetery in Little Rock. Mount Holly Cemetery is the original cemetery in the Quapaw Quarter area of downtown Little Rock Arkansas, and is the resting place for numerous Arkansans of note The Fletcher Branch Library of the Central Arkansas Library System is named in his honor. Frank Bonner (born 1942) in Little Rock, is an actor and television director best known for playing sales manager Herb Tarlek on the classic TV sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati. Frank Bonner (born Frank Woodrow Boers Jr on February 28, 1942 in Little Rock Arkansas) is an American actor and television director Herb Tarlek (Herbert Ruggles Tarlek Jr born 1946) is a character on the television situation comedy WKRP in Cincinnati (1978-1982 WKRP in Cincinnati ( 1978 &ndash 1982) is an American Situation comedy that featured the misadventures of the staff of a struggling He has also directed episodes of many TV sitcoms, including Who's the Boss?, Head of the Class, and Evening Shade. Who's the Boss? is an American Television sitcom starring Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Head of the Class is an American sitcom that ran from 1986 to 1991 on the ABC television network Evening Shade is an American Comedy Television series which aired on CBS from 1990 to 1994 Gil Gerard (born 1943) in Little Rock, he is most famous for his role as Captain William "Buck" Rogers in the 1979-1981 television series Buck Rogers in the 25th century. Gilbert "Gil" Gerard (born January 23 1943) is an American Actor. He was married to Connie Sellecca (1979 - 1987). Connie Sellecca (born Concetta Sellecchia on May 25 1955 is an American actress and former model of Italian descent who is primarily Wesley Clark born in Chicago, on December 23, 1944 under the name Wesley Kanne. Wesley Kanne Clark, KBE (born December 23 1944 is a retired General of the United States Army. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Year 1944 ( MCMXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. He was a 2004 presidential contender and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Commander. The North Atlantic Treaty Clark is a graduate of Hall High School in Little Rock. Hall High School, located in Little Rock Arkansas, is a comprehensive four-year public high school in the Little Rock School District (LRSD enrolling 1464 Chelsea Clinton born February 27, 1980 in Little Rock, is the only child of President Bill Clinton and U. Chelsea Victoria Clinton (born February 27 1980 is the daughter and only child of former U Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe III, August 19 1946 served as the forty-second President of the United States S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton (born October 26 1947 is the junior United States Senator from Chelsea's name was inspired by her parents' fondness for the Judy Collins recording of the Joni Mitchell song "Chelsea Morning". Judith Marjorie Collins (born May 1, 1939 in Seattle, Washington) is an American folk and standards Singer Joni Mitchell, CC (born Roberta Joan Anderson on November 7 1943) is a Canadian Musician, Songwriter, and Former President Bill Clinton and U. William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe III, August 19 1946 served as the forty-second President of the United States S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton lived in Little Rock when Bill Clinton was Attorney General of Arkansas 1977-1979 and Governor of Arkansas 1979-1981; and also returning as Governor 1983-1993. Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton (born October 26 1947 is the junior United States Senator from In most Common law jurisdictions the Attorney General, or Attorney-General, is the main legal advisor to the government and in some jurisdictions may in addition The Governor of the State of Arkansas is the chief executive of the state and Commander-in-chief of its military forces. Jerry Jones, an owner of the Dallas Cowboys, and actresses Mary Steenburgen and Joey Lauren Adams are sometimes associated with Little Rock. Jerral "Jerry" Jones (born October 13, 1942, in Los Angeles California) is the owner of the Dallas Cowboys NFL franchise The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC in the National Mary Nell Steenburgen (born February 8, 1953) is an Academy Award -winning American actress. Joey Lauren Adams (born January 9, 1968) is an American actress who has appeared in over 30 Films She is perhaps best known All three went to North Little Rock High School (Ole Main) in North Little Rock, Arkansas. North Little Rock is a city in the central part of the US state of Arkansas across the Arkansas River from Little Rock in Pulaski County Sidney Moncrief is a former Arkansas Razorback and NBA Milwaukee Bucks basketball great was born in Little Rock. Sidney A Moncrief (born September 21 1957 in Little Rock Arkansas) is a retired American professional Basketball player The Arkansas Razorbacks, also known as the Hogs, are the names of college sports teams at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville Arkansas The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional Basketball team based in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Richard Thalheimer Founder, Chairman and CEO of the Sharper Image Corporation was raised in Little Rock. Richard Thalheimer (born 1948) is founder and former CEO and chairman of The Sharper Image Corporation The Sharper Image Corporation ( founded by Richard Thalheimer, was an American retailer that specialized in high-end electronics and gifts Helen Gurley Brown Editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine for 32 years was raised in Little Rock. Helen Gurley Brown (b February 18, 1922 in Green Forest Arkansas) is an Author, Publisher, and businesswoman Cosmopolitan is the best-selling young women's magazine in the world Daniel Davis Best known as Niles the Butler on the television program The Nanny lived in Little Rock. Daniel Davis (born November 26, 1945) is an American Actor who is best known for portraying Niles the Butler on the sitcom Kevin McReynolds Born in Little Rock. Walter Kevin McReynolds (born October 16 1959 Little Rock, Arkansas) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder with Played Major League Baseball for 12 years. Houston Nutt Born in Little Rock. Houston Dale Nutt (born October 14, 1957) is an American football coach and current head football coach at the University of Mississippi (Ole Coach of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks football team from 1997 to 2007. The Arkansas Razorbacks, also known as the Hogs, are the names of college sports teams at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville Arkansas E. Fay Jones Noted Architect, designer and an apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright. E Fay Jones, ( 31 January 1921 – 31 August 2004) was a noted American Architect and Designer. Frank Lloyd Wright (June 8 1867 &ndash April 9 1959 was an American (of Welsh descent Architect, Interior designer, Writer, and educator who He was born in Pine Bluff and lived in Little Rock for a time. Pine Bluff is the largest city and County seat of Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States. Thomas Marchand Renowned singer and songwiter known for his extravagant art. Joe Johnson Born in Little Rock where he played his AAU, High School basketball. Joe Marcus Johnson (born June 29 1981) is a National Basketball Association player currently a member of the Atlanta Hawks of the Little Rock is the Capital and the most populous city of the U Then attending University of Arkansas where he played for two years before joining the NBA. The University of Arkansas, often shortened to U of A or just UA, is a public Co-educational Land-grant university After being drafted by the Boston Celtics, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns, where he made a name for himself. Next the Atlanta Hawks signed him to be the "Player to build a team around". Jermain Taylor By defeating then champion Bernard Hopkins, Jermain Taylor became professional boxing's undisputed Middleweight Champion of the World on December 3, 2005. Jermain Taylor (born August 11, 1978 in Little Rock Arkansas) is a professional American boxer and former Undisputed Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Jermain Taylor lives in Little Rock and has become one of the city's most visible supporters. Amy Lee Lead singer for the band Evanescence which won 2004 Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Best Hard Rock Performance. Amy Lynn Hartzler ( née Lee; born December 13, 1981) best known as Amy Lee, is an American Singer-songwriter Evanescence is an American John LeCompt(born March 10, 1973 Little Rock, Arkansas) musician who has been part of the Little Rock heavy metal music with bands like Evanescence John Kocinski, 1990 250cc Motorcycle World Champion & 1997 Superbike Motorcycle World Champion, also won the 1993 United States 500 cc Grand Prix on a Cagiva. John Charles LeCompt (born March 10, 1973) is an American musician who has been part of the Little Rock Heavy metal music scene since the Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Evanescence is an American John Kocinski (born March 20, 1968 in Little Rock, Arkansas) is a retired Grand Prix Motorcycle road racer whose Tyler Wood Gamer of the CGS Franchise Los Angeles Complexity lives in Little Rock Music Evanescence and Ho-Hum have their roots in Little Rock. Evanescence is an American SpecialShortpages.. Richard B. Boone (February 24, 1930 – February 8, 1999) was an American jazz musician and scat singer. Richard Bently Boone ( February 24, 1930 – February 8, 1999) was an American Jazz musician and scat singer. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Year 1930 ( MCMXXX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) In Vocal jazz, scat singing is vocal improvisation with random vocables and syllables or without words at all Art Porter, Sr., (February 8, 1934 - February 8, 1993) was an American jazz pianist. Arthur 'Art' L Porter Sr, ( 8 February 1934 - 1993 was an American Jazz Pianist. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) He was the father of jazz saxophonist Art Porter, Jr. Art Porter, Jr., (August 3, 1961 - November 23, 1996), was an American jazz saxophonist. Arthur L 'Art' Porter Jr, ( 3 August 1961 - 23 November 1996) was an American Jazz Saxophonist. Arthur L 'Art' Porter Jr, ( 3 August 1961 - 23 November 1996) was an American Jazz Saxophonist. Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) He was the son of jazz musician Art Porter, Sr. Living Sacrifice, a Christian death/thrash/metalcore band that formed in 1989 in Little Rock, Arkansas, U. Arthur 'Art' L Porter Sr, ( 8 February 1934 - 1993 was an American Jazz Pianist. Living Sacrifice is an influential Christian metal band that formed in 1989 in Little Rock Arkansas, U S. . They are considered one of the most influential bands in the Christian metal scene. Green Day's close friend and backup guitarist (particularly for the American Idiot tour), Jason White is from Little Rock. Green Day is an American rock trio American Idiot (also known as Green Day presents American Idiot is the seventh studio album by American Punk rock band Green Day, released on September Jason White (born November 11, 1973 in Little Rock Arkansas) is a U Jason Truby, ex-guitarist for the band P.O.D., is from Little Rock. Jason Truby is an American Guitarist. He began his career in 1989 when he formed the highly influential band Living Sacrifice as its lead guitarist POD, initials standing for Payable On Death, is a rock band from San Diego California. Truby was also in the band Living Sacrifice, also based in Little Rock. Living Sacrifice is an influential Christian metal band that formed in 1989 in Little Rock Arkansas, U Cory Brandan Putman, lead vocalist for Grammy nominated band Norma Jean and ex-guitarist for Living Sacrifice a highly successful metal band based out of Little Rock. Cory Brandan Putman is the current lead vocalist for the christian metalcore band Norma Jean. The term Norma Jean can refer to several people Norma Jeane Mortensen the given name of actress Marilyn Monroe. Living Sacrifice is an influential Christian metal band that formed in 1989 in Little Rock Arkansas, U Asteios, a progressive death metal band originally from Little Rock. After the Tragedy, an alternative rock band based from the Little Rock area, winner of the 2006 Dew Circuit Showcase, and received airplay on MTV2. MTV2 is a cable network that is widely available in the United States on Digital cable and Satellite television, and is progressively being Stevie Wonder's hit song I Was Made To Love Her mentions Little Rock in the first lyric. Stevie Wonder (born Stevland Hardaway Judkins on May 13 1950 name later changed to Stevland Hardaway Morris) is an Colin Raye made a song called Little Rock Miscellaneous facts Citizens of Little Rock are commonly referred to by the appellation, "Little Rockers. Collin Raye (born Floyd Collin Wray, August 22, 1959 or 1960, in De Queen, Arkansas, USA Throughout the "Little Rock" is a single by American country music singer Collin Raye. " The city is referred to as "The Rock Town" or simply "The Rock" by its citizens. The city of North Little Rock was once the 8th ward of Little Rock. North Little Rock is a city in the central part of the US state of Arkansas across the Arkansas River from Little Rock in Pulaski County An Arkansas Supreme Court decision on February 6, 1904, allowed the ward to merge with the neighboring town of North Little Rock. The Arkansas Supreme Court is the highest court in the US state of Arkansas. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Year 1904 ( MCMIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting on The merged town quickly renamed itself Argenta (the local name for the former 8th Ward), but returned to its original name in October 1917. [5] Federal Express was founded in 1971 by Frederick W. Smith in Little Rock, Arkansas, but moved to Memphis, Tennessee in 1973 after Little Rock National Airport officials would not agree to provide facilities for the fledgling airline. FedEx Corporation ( is a Logistics services company based in the United States. Frederick Wallace Smith (born August 11 1944 in Marks, Mississippi) or Fred Smith, is the founder chairman president and CEO of FedEx, originally Memphis is a City in the southwest corner of Tennessee, and the County seat of Shelby County. Little Rock National Airport, officially designated Adams Field, is located 2 miles (3 km east of the Central business district of Little Rock, a The company is now known as FedEx Corporation. FedEx Corporation ( is a Logistics services company based in the United States. Further reading Greater Little Rock: a contemporary portrait, Letha Mills, 1990 The Atlas of Arkansas, Richard M. Smith 1989 Cities in the U. S. ; The South, Fourth Edition, Volume 1, Linda Schmittroth, 2001 Redefining the Color Line: Black Activism in Little Rock, Arkansas, 1940-1970, John A. Kirk, 2002. How We Lived: Little Rock as an American City, Frederick Hampton Roy, 1985 Sister cities Kaohsiung, Taiwan 1983 Hanam City, South Korea 1992 Changchun, China 1994 Ragusa, Italy 1997 Mons, Belgium Hidalgo, Mexico Friendship cities Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England 1999 La Petite-Pierre, France 1999 See also Baptist Missionary Association of America Little Rock metropolitan area Arkansas Metropolitan Areas War Memorial Stadium Barton Coliseum University of Arkansas at Little Rock Combined Statistical Area Little Rock Air Force Base Jack Stephens Center USS Little Rock Pulaski County, Arkansas Little Rock National Airport Little Rock School District Big Dam Bridge Mosaic Templars Cultural Center References ^ Annual Estimates of the Population for All Incorporated Places in Arkansas (CSV). Changchun ( is the capital and largest city of Jilin province, located in the northeast of the People's Republic of China, in the centre of the Ragusa ( Raùsa in Sicilian) is a city in southern Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Mons ( Dutch: Bergen, Picard: Mont) is a Walloon City and municipality located in the Belgian Hidalgo is a town of approximately 20000 people in the Mexican state of Nuevo León. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Newcastle upon Tyne ( (often shortened to Newcastle) is a city and Metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, England La Petite-Pierre is a Village and commune in the Bas-Rhin département of north-eastern France. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The Baptist Missionary Association of America (BMAA is a fellowship of autonomous Baptist churches for the purpose of benevolence Christian education and missions The State of Arkansas has a total of eight Metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs that are fully or partially located in the state War Memorial Stadium is a Stadium in Little Rock Arkansas. It is primarily used for football, and is the part-time home field of the University of T H Barton Coliseum is a 7150-seat multi-purpose Arena located within the Arkansas State Fairgrounds in Little Rock Arkansas. University of Arkansas at Little Rock is the third largest University, Table of United States Combined Statistical AreasThe United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB defines micropolitan and metropolitan statistical areas. Little Rock Air Force Base is a United States Air Force facility located one mile (2 km) southeast of the Central business district of Jacksonville Jack Stephens Center is a 5600-seat multi-purpose Arena in Little Rock Arkansas and was built in 2005. History After shakedown off Cuba and training along the Atlantic coast Little Rock departed Newport R Pulaski County is the largest county by population in the US state of Arkansas with a population of 361474 at the 2000 United States Census Little Rock National Airport, officially designated Adams Field, is located 2 miles (3 km east of the Central business district of Little Rock, a The Little Rock School District is a School district in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Pulaski County Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge, better known as the Big Dam Bridge, is the newest bridge to span the Arkansas River at Little Rock Arkansas The Mosaic Templars was an black Friendly society founded by Aldridge E The comma separated list (CSL is a Data Format originally known as comma-separated values (CSV in the oldest days of simple computers 2006 Population Estimates. U. S. Census Bureau, Population Division (July 1, 2006). "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2007-12-7. ^ U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Programs and Project Management (HTML). HTML, an initialism of HyperText Markup Language, is the predominant Markup language for Web pages It provides a means to describe the structure Pulaski County Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Project Status. U. S. Army Corps of Engineers - Little Rock District - Programs and Project Management Division (August 22, 2006). Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2006-12-2. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes ^ Clymer, Floyd. Treasury of Early American Automobiles, 1877-1925 (New York: Bonanza Books, 1950), p. 178. ^ Bradbury, Cary (2007-11-14), North Little Rock (Pulaski County), <http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=973>. Retrieved on 15 May 2008  Gailiano, Amanda. "Lets Get Historical - Early Arkansas. " About. com Cities and Towns 19 April 2006. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. [1] City-Data. com. "Average Climate in Little Rock, Arkansas. " [2] External links Cultural Arkansas Arts Center Ballet Arkansas Arkansas Repertory Theatre Little Rock IMAX Theatre Wildwood Park for Performing Arts Riverfest Arkansas History Museum Central Arkansas Library System Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Little Rock Wind Symphony Arkansas Museum of Discovery Old Statehouse Museum Little Rock Zoo Little Rock Tours MacArthur Museum of History Other Little Rock travel guide from Wikitravel Little Rock Chamber of Commerce History of Little Rock's Jewish community (from the Institute of Southern Jewish Life) Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau Downtown Little Rock Partnership Heart of Arkansas Tourism Little Rock Metroplan Little Rock Info Online Little Rock Metro Little Rock Alliance Downtown Little Rock Little Rock, Arkansas is at coordinates 34°44′10″N 92°19′52″W / 34.736009, -92.331122 (Little Rock, Arkansas)Coordinates: 34°44′10″N 92°19′52″W / 34.736009, -92.331122 (Little Rock, Arkansas)