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Arkansas mining town’s population plunged from 3,000 to 344 by 1920

Rush, Arkansas, experienced a population surge during the zinc mining boom associated with World War I. As zinc production declined after the war, many mines closed and the community dwindled significantly. By 1920, only 344 residents remained in Rush, marking the end of its mining era. Remnants of the historic…

The Times of India · Oct 23

What a $100,000 salary is really worth in every state

A $100,000 salary buys about $115,000 worth of life in Arkansas and about $90,000 in California. Same paycheck, a $25,000 gap. We ranked all 50 states and D.C. by what six figures actually buys, then went one step further: how fast that salary gets you to your first $100,000 invested.

Thousandaire · Oct 22

Dye Tracing Reveals Subsurface Flow: USGS maps hidden Ozark pathways; guides 2026 watershed protection

In October 2020, a team of scientists undertook a significant study in Arkansas, aiming to understand the interconnectivity between groundwater and surface water. Utilizing fluorescent dye, they successfully traced how water travels through unseen subsurface channels, even in areas with dry stream beds. These discoveries provide vital insights for regional…

The Times of India · Oct 19

Two men allegedly travel to Arkansas to collect cash from elderly fraud victim, unaware the person waiting for them was an undercover cop

The charges carry potential prison sentences of five to 20 years.

We Got This Covered · Oct 9

Missing Arkansas hiker found by stranger; family launches GoFundMe to thank her

After Matt Teeters went missing while hiking in Arkansas, local hiker Ashley Lea Smith took a day off work and searched for him with her dog, Buckey. The pair found Teeters near Winding Stair on September 24, 2026, bringing relief to his family after an overnight search. To thank Smith…

The Times of India · Oct 9

Floyd V. Bowlin-Lemon: Arkansas court upholds fence boundary; $12,000 treble damages stand

A recent ruling upheld the Bowlin family's claim regarding a fence that served as a property boundary since 1967. This decision followed a dispute over the removal of the fence and trees by neighboring property owners. The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed damages of $12,000 due to intentional tree removal…

The Times of India · Oct 8

Billionaire George Kaiser backed Tulsa’s $465 million transformation of its riverfront

Tulsa transformed an underused stretch of the Arkansas River into Gathering Place, a 66-acre public park backed by billionaire George Kaiser’s foundation. Opened with playgrounds, trails, sports facilities and gathering spaces, the privately funded project became one of the city’s major public destinations. Its planned expansion eventually brought the park…

The Times of India · Oct 8

North Little Rock Man Faces Class A Felony Over $245,401 in Medicaid Claims for Services Allegedly Never Provided

A North Little Rock man is charged with Arkansas Medicaid fraud over $245,401 in claims. How fraud units investigate and how to report abuse.

Medical Daily · Oct 7

In 2016, one Arkansas pantry sparked a global movement of 2,301 mini pantries

Sometimes an idea for helping people does not begin with a foundation, a fundraiser or a grand plan. Sometimes it starts with a small wooden box, a few cans of food and the simple realisation that a neighbourhood can look after its own. In Fayetteville, Arkansas, Jessica McClard was fascinated…

The Times of India · Oct 7

150 years, 6 generations and 650 protected acres: The story of a Colorado ranch

Hutchinson Ranch, the oldest family-owned ranch in Colorado’s Upper Arkansas Valley, spans 700 acres along Highway 50. The Hutchinson family has maintained ownership for six generations, successfully implementing conservation agreements protecting 650 acres. These agreements prevent the land from being subdivided for development while allowing the family to continue ranching.…

The Times of India · Oct 6