Famous Locals

Arkansans Who Made a Difference

Maya Angelou: Extraordinary Human Being
You've read her books in school, heard her poetry at Clinton's inauguration, she's inspired Opera and millions around the world. Find out more about the woman who believes that the honorary duty of all humans is to love.

Johnny Cash: Rags to Riches
This legendary singer almost starved to death as a child. Find out more about the Kingsland, Arkansas native and the original man in black.

Bill Clinton: A Place Called Hope
The man who made a "place called Hope" famous lived in Little Rock for many years. Find out more information about his background and his career with these links.

Mark Martin: Go Mark Go!
Learn about Batesville native Mark Martin's career as a NASCAR driver and about his successful business in Searcy, Arkansas. This speed racer, super stud and executive director proves that you can do it all.

The Marres & The Villa Marre
This historic Arkansas home was featured in the opening credits of Designing Women. Ever wonder who build it and why it's on the national registry of historic places? The Marre's history is almost as interesting as the house!

Sam Walton: Retail Success Story
The founder of Wal-Mart came from a retail family and learned the importance of happy customers and happy employees early on. If you love the stores or if you hate them, you have to admire the man behind them.