1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (250+ words) 1836 — Arkansas state government formally began operating. Although Arkansas entered the Union on June 15, 1836, its new state government began on September 13, when James Sevier Conway became Arkansas’s first governor. Conway later retired to his plantation, Walnut Hill, in Lafayette County. 1842 — Zachary…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (410+ words) Magnolia Reporter Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for September 10, with notable births and deaths of people with Arkansas connections for this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (326+ words) Magnolia Reporter Texarkana College has set a new all-time enrollment record, enrolling 5,100 students for fall 2026 as of September 4 and surpassing the college’s previous record of 5,054 students set in 2009. The milestone comes as TC continues to enroll students for its…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (427+ words) Magnolia Reporter Arkansas Forest Health Research Center at the University of Arkansas-Monticello. The University of Arkansas at Monticello will hold a public ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, October 2, 2026 to celebrate the grand opening of the Arkansas Forest Health Research Center on UAMâ…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (284+ words) 1875 — Old Main accepted by the University of Arkansas. The university’s Board of Trustees formally accepted the newly completed main building at Fayetteville on September 8, 1875. Construction and alterations cost $135,247. Now known as Old Main, it became the university’s enduring symbol and…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (253+ words) 1857 — Arkansas emigrants attacked at Mountain Meadows. On September 7, 1857, the Arkansas-heavy Fancher wagon train was attacked at Mountain Meadows in Utah Territory. The emigrants defended themselves for five days before most were murdered on September 11 in the Mountain Meadows Massacre. 1863 — Battle…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (211+ words) “Stronger With Armstrong Podcast,” an Arkansas-based storytelling podcast hosted by former state legislator Eddie Armstrong, will premiere on the Arkansas TV statewide network and arkansastv.gov/live at 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2026. State Rep. Lane Jean (R-Magnolia) is scheduled to…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (112+ words) 1880 — Thomas J. Churchill elected governor. Arkansas voters elected Democratic state Treasurer Thomas James Churchill governor on September 6. He took office January 13, 1881. 1960 — Arkansas SNCC chapter organized. The Arkansas chapter of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee was organized September 6 at Philander Smith…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (132+ words) IMG_0859.jpg Magnolia Reporter John Curry returns a punt. Magnolia falls against Nashville in non-conference football Nashville ran up a 21-point lead Friday, September 4, 2026 before handing Magnolia a 50-28 n… SAU nursing faculty member receives Sigma research grant to support student wellness…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (471+ words) In addition to voting for candidates and statewide ballot measures on November 3, 2026, voters across Arkansas may also have the opportunity to vote on local ballot measures in their county, city, or locality. There is no central database of local elections…...