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Amanda's Little Rock Blog September 2003 Archive

By Amanda Galiano, About.com Guide to Little Rock since 1999

Fewer Consider ThemselvesSoutherners

Tuesday September 30, 2003
A new poll shows that fewer people describe themselves as "Southerners" these days. From 1991 to 2001, the number of people living in the South who identified themselves as ... Read More

AR Rates Second . . . In Poverty

Saturday September 27, 2003
Sometimes it seems like that whenever AR rates highly in something, it's bad. The U.S. Census Bureau says that Arkansas' poverty rate is the second highest in the ... Read More

Worldfest

Friday September 26, 2003
Worldfest is Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm at MacArthur Park (in downtown Little Rock, next to the Arts Center). This ... Read More

Clinton Won't Run or Endorse!

Thursday September 25, 2003
Hillary has said in interviews that she will not run for president in 2004 but she also says that she won't endorse a particular candidate (inlcuding Arkansas' Wesley Clark) but ... Read More

HIllary is Shocked!

Wednesday September 24, 2003
As many as ten sections of Hillary Clinton's autobiography, Living History, were pulled by the Chinese government in the Chinese version of the book. Some of the deleted sections ... Read More

Arkansas Encyclopedia

Tuesday September 23, 2003
There's a new encyclopedia on Arkansas history in the works and organizers of it say it might take 8 years to complete. The book will take an in-depth look at ... Read More

Wal-Mart Makes Rural Community Upscale and Urban

Monday September 22, 2003
It doesn't matter if you love Wal-mart or hate it, you have to admit it's a powerful cooperation with lots of money! Some of its suppliers have lots of ... Read More

Go Razorbacks!

Saturday September 20, 2003
Can't have a gameday without posting about the Hogs! Schedule Hog Resources Top 10 Tailgating Needs

Chicken Thieves!

Friday September 19, 2003
I found this KATV story very amusing for some reason. It's not that the theft of prized chickens is funny, but it's the fact that chicken thievery still exists! I betcha ... Read More

Wesley Clark - Another Hometown President?

Wednesday September 17, 2003
It looks like retired Arkansas general Wesley Clark is running for president! What does he stand for? Does he have a chance to win? Check out these links and check ... Read More

Mmm...doughnuts!

Monday September 15, 2003
Krispy Kreme finally announced the location of the planned store in Little Rock. It will be located at 1315 Shackleford Road. I can't wait! I've heard about Krispy ... Read More

Johnny Cash Funeral Arrangements

Saturday September 13, 2003
Jan Duke, About's Guide to Nashville, has information about Johnny Cash's funeral. The funeral and viewing will be closed to the public but flowers and donation can be sent. Family's ... Read More

RIP Johnny Cash

Friday September 12, 2003
Arkansas born country singer, Johnny Cash, died this morning from complications of diabetes at the age of 71. The "man in black" will be missed. About His Death and Life Biography Of ... Read More

Texas-Arkansas Rivalry

Thursday September 11, 2003
There has been a lot of press about the rivalry between the Razorbacks and Texas. This weekend we'll have the first game before between the two teams in 12 ... Read More

Blues and Bike Fest

Monday September 8, 2003
A three-day Blues and Bike Fest will bring in some top Delta blues musicians, and as many as 5,000 motorcyclists to sparkling Greers Ferry Lake Sept. 19-21, according to the ... Read More

Go Hogs!

Sunday September 7, 2003
Just in case you live under a rock (or outside of Arkansas) and haven't heard, the Razorbacks slaughtered Tulsa last night 45:15! Go Hogs! Winning the first game, ... Read More

Fun Stuff

Thursday September 4, 2003
Great Ghost Stories Interesting Slang Strange Laws Movies Filmed in Arkansas Photographs From the Scene

Swim With Your Dog

Wednesday September 3, 2003
KATV reported that you can swim with your dog at War Memorial Pool on September 20th. Call the pool at 664-6976 for more details. More City Parks

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