Arkansas Gazette
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Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ... Under Secretary Eric Bost answers questions from a reporter from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette after the presentation of an enhanced funding check to Arkansas Department of Human Services. ... [Read More]
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Arkansas Democrat-Gazette on July 24, 2003 ... Arkansas Democrat-Gazette on October 11, 2003 ... Arkansas Democrat-Gazette on November 27, 2003 ... [Read More]
History
The first person elected by the legislature is best known for printing the first newspaper in Arkansas in November, 1819. William E. Woodruff, founder of the Arkansas Gazette, served as Treasurer of Arkansas from 1836 until 1838. Treasurers were elected by legislature until the Constitution of 1874 called for the State Treasurer to be elected by popular vote. The first woman to be elected as a Constitutional Officer in Arkansas was Mrs. Nancy J. Hall. In the race, she carried every county in the state by a two and one-half to one majority. Mrs. Hall served longer than any Treasurer in state history, from January ... [Read More]
Arkansas Enhanced Funding Check
Under Secretary Eric Bost and Southwest Region Administrator Bill Ludwig answer questions from a reporter from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette after the presentation of the enhanced funding check. ... [Read More]
About Central Arkansas - Saline
Saline County was formed in 1835 from parts of Pulaski and Hempstead counties. Its name derives from early salt works in the area that supplied salt to much of Arkansas and shipped salt to Tennessee, Louisiana, and east Texas. William E. Wodruff, founder of the Arkansas Gazette, once had the license to operate a salt works, conditional upon selling his product for no more that $1.50 a bushel. ... [Read More]
Arkansas Post National Memorial - The Arkansas Gazette
Following the creation of the Arkansas Territory in early 1819, numerous Americans flocked to the new territory, hoping to take advantage of the many business opportunities the new land offered. Among the settlers attracted to Arkansas was William Woodruff, a young printer from New York. Transporting his printing press and other equipment by pirogue, Woodruff arrived at Arkansas Post on October 31, 1819, and quickly set up shop. The first issue of The Arkansas Gazette came only 20 days later. ... [Read More]
Arkansas Post National Memorial (National Park Service)
Text of the first issue of the Arkansas Gazette: November 20, 1819 ... Read the Arkansas Gazette » ... [Read More]
Arkansas Post National Memorial - The History of Arkansas Post
1926 Arkansas Gazette Article on Arkansas Post ... Read the first issue of the Arkansas Gazette, November 20, 1819 ... 1900 Arkansas Gazette Article on Arkansas Post ... [Read More]
Local.Arkansas.gov - County and Municipal Information & Services
Woodruff County was named for William E. Woodruff, founder of the Arkansas Gazette, who became influential in Arkansas government. Woodruff County is currently celebrating its 140 Anniversary. Woodruff County's rich, level land is well suited to rice, cotton, soybean and grain farming and to the mechanization that has changed the shape of eastern Arkansas agriculture. Additionally, some light industry is located in Augusta, McCrory and Cotton Plant. These cities additionally are centers for outdoor recreation in Woodruff County. The scenic White River forms most of the county's western border and is known for year-round floating and fishin. The Cache River flows through the Rex Hancock Black Swamp Wildlife Management Area in the center of the county and is nationally known for duck hunting. The Cache River Natural Area includes some of the state's finest river swamp and bottomland hardwood forests, including some of its largest, most magnificent bald cypress and tupelo trees and maje ... [Read More]
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