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Arkansas is the first state in the U.S. where diamonds were found naturally (near Murfreesboro, Arkansas). The eastern border of most of Arkansas is the Mississippi River, except in Clay and Greene counties where the St. Francis River forms the western boundary of the Missouri Bootheel. Arkansas shares its southern border with Louisiana, its northern border with Missouri, its eastern border with Tennessee and Mississippi, and its western border with Texas and Oklahoma. Arkansas is a land of mountains and valleys, thick forests and fertile plains. Northwest Arkansas is part of the Ozark Plateau including the Boston Mountains, to the south are the Ouachita Mountains and these regions are divided by the Arkansas River; the southern and eastern parts of Arkansas are called the Lowlands. The so-called Lowlands are better known as the Delta and the Grand Prairie. The land along the Mississippi River is referred to as the “Delta” of Arkansas. It gets this name from the formation of its rich alluvial soils formed from the flooding of the mighty Mississippi. The Grand Prairie is slightly away from the Mississippi River in the southeast portion of the state and consists of a more undulating landscape. Both are fertile agricultural areas and home to much of the crop agriculture in the state. The Delta region is bisected by an unusual geological formation known as Crowley’s Ridge. A narrow band of rolling hills, Crowley’s Ridge rises from 250 to 500 feet above the surrounding alluvial plain. Buffalo National River, one of many attractions that give the state’s nickname The Natural State. Buffalo National River, one of many attractions that give the state’s nickname The Natural State. Arkansas is home to many caves, such as Blanchard Springs Caverns.

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Scouts collecting supplies for Moore tornado relief efforts

May 24, 2013 3:41 pm

A Boy Scout troop in Little Rock is working to collect supplies for relief operations in Moore, Okla. as the city works to rebuild after a massive tornado Monday that killed at least 24.

I-30 work to shut Hot Spring County lane

May 24, 2013 1:51 pm

Repair work on Interstate 30 will require a lane closure next week in Hot Spring County, the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department has said.

Vehicle hits NLR home

May 24, 2013 1:48 pm

No injuries were reported when a vehicle ran off a North Little Rock street and hit a house Friday morning.

Fort Smith stresses pet rules for storm shelters

May 24, 2013 1:06 pm

FORT SMITH Fort Smith school officials say that while they are happy to open their shelters to the public during bad weather, they aren't happy when people break the rules.

Bid to delay Alamo property hearing denied

May 24, 2013 1:02 pm

TEXARKANA A federal magistrate has denied a bid by a follower of convicted evangelist Tony Alamo to delay the sale of six Fort Smith properties to settle a court ruling.

May 31 deadline to assess personal property

May 24, 2013 12:42 pm

LITTLE ROCK The Arkansas lands commissioner is reminding residents that they have until May 31 to assess their personal property.

Inspection to require lane shift in Hot Springs

May 24, 2013 12:40 pm

HOT SPRINGS Arkansas highway officials say a bridge inspection will require a lane shift next week in Hot Springs.

3.5-magnitude quake shakes area north of Morrilton

May 24, 2013 11:29 am

A 3.5-magnitude earthquake rattled the ground north of Morrilton early Friday, the latest and largest of six tremors to shake that region in recent days and one of dozens across the state this month.

UA System presidents pay rises to $427,500 come July

May 24, 2013 10:13 am

The University of Arkansas board of trustees unanimously voted Thursday to increase system President Donald Bobbitts salary from $355,000 to $427,500 in the fiscal year that starts July 1.

Policies on mature bonds, brokers shifted under Shoffner

May 24, 2013 10:09 am

Two longtime practices of the Arkansas treasurers office changed significantly during the tenure of Martha Shoffner, who resigned Tuesday after six years as state treasurer.

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