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  Little Rock Hotels City Guide - Discount Lodging & Hotels in Downtown Little Rock
Little Rock will probably be remembered by many as the capital of President Clinton's home state.
With an abundance of lakes and the River, the Little Rock area is a water sports paradise.
Holiday Inn Express Little Rock-Airport, AR Built new as a Holiday Inn Express several years ago, this beautifully landscaped hotel is a short stroll next to a full service Holiday Inn.
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  Little Rock travel guide - Wikitravel
The "little rock" was used by early river traffic as a landmark and became a well-known river crossing.
Little Rock is located at the first high that upstream travelers on the Arkansas River came to, and so was a logical place to found a settlement.
Little Rock is home to the state's only medical school, as well as one of the two branches of the University of Arkansas law school.
wikitravel.org /en/Little_Rock   (2487 words)

  
 Judge frees Little Rock schools from federal supervision - CNN.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (AP) -- Little Rock's school district has been freed from federal supervision, a half-century after a defiant governor's refusal to allow nine fl students into an all-white Central High sparked one of the biggest crises of the civil rights era.
Little Rock, which now has a fl-majority school board, was satisfactorily evaluating its academic programs in the effort to improve achievement on fls, the ruling found.
Little Rock plans to mark the 50th anniversary of the Central High integration later this year with a series of ceremonies featuring the Little Rock Nine, former President Clinton and others.
www.cnn.com /2007/EDUCATION/02/25/little.rock.schools.ap   (507 words)

  
 ::Little Rock High School::
The Little Rock High School incident of 1957 in Arkansas brought international attention to the civil rights cause.
What happened at Little Rock surprised many as the school board and the city’s mayor both agreed that token efforts should be made to accept the law desegregating schools.
By this time, Little Rock was in a state whereby the people could have become very violent and law and order could have disintegrated.
www.historylearningsite.co.uk /little_rock.htm   (1105 words)

  
 Little Rock AFB, AR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
These RB-47s included three very special ones: the "Razorback," "City of Little Rock," and "City of Jacksonville." Although this was the defining moment, these aircraft were actually not the first RB-47s to land at the base.
The days of the 70th at Little Rock AFB came to an end on 25 June 1962 when the wing was inactivated.
While Little Rock AFB was still home to the two Stratojet wings, The Air Force decided to base 18 Titan II Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles in underground silos around the base at an estimated cost of $80 million.
www.littlerock.af.mil /history/LittleRockHistoryOverview.asp   (3660 words)

  
 Little Rock, Arkansas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Little Rock is the capital and the most populous city of the State of Arkansas.
Little Rock along with Louisville and Memphis are branches of the St.Louis Federal Reserve district.
The Little Rock area is also home to the Arkansas Twisters of the af2 arena football league and the Arkansas RimRockers of the NBA Development League as well.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Little_Rock,_Arkansas   (5151 words)

  
 Little Rock AFB
Little Rock Air Force Base (LRAFB), Little Rock, Arkansas is the home of the 314 th Airlift Wing and is the only C-130 training base for the Department of Defense.
Little Rock Air Force Base is located next to the city of Jacksonville in central Arkansas.
The majority of the 317th's aircraft would go to Little Rock (17-airlift), which would enable consolidation of the active duty C-130 fleet into one stateside location at Little Rock, and would robust the ANG squadron to facilitate an active duty association with the Guard unit.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/little-rock.htm   (1984 words)

  
 Little Rock Arkansas - Capital City - Pulaski County
The Capital City of Little Rock employs over 2500 individuals in fourteen different city departments including the police and fire departments.
Check out the Little Rock Calendar of Events or volunteer to serve on a community program.
The city of Little Rock is pleased to provide you with 24 hour access to online information and services.
www.littlerock.org   (143 words)

  
 Little Rock, Arkansas: City Limitless - CVB, hotels, attractions, history, info
A dynamic state capital, Little Rock, Arkansas offers exciting nightlife, a vibrant downtown convention and entertainment district, a wealth of unique sightseeing, day trip and tour opportunities, excellent restaurants, shopping and lodging choices, museums, and one-of-a-kind attractions like the new William J. Clinton Presidential Center & Park.
Famous as President Clinton’s first capital city, the cradle of the civil rights movement, and the center of the beautiful Natural State — no city more represents a bridge from the treasured past to the exciting 21st century than Little Rock.
Copyright ©2007 Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau.
www.littlerock.com   (258 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Little Rock
Little Rock, and modest structures were built in several parts of the State.
Little Rock, 11 June, 1906, and on the death of
Little Rock, and the first normal school of instruction for Catholic teachers was inaugurated at
www.newadvent.org /cathen/09295a.htm   (540 words)

  
 Apartments Little Rock Apartment Selector® Free Service
North Little Rock is also the site of ALLTEL Arena, which is home of the UALR Trojan basketball team, the RimRockers basketball team and the Arkansas Twisters arena football team, as well as a number of touring events.
Little Rock is the medical center for the state and has two nationally recognized facilities:Arkansas Children's Hospital and UAMS Medical Center.
Cabot- 25 miles from Little Rock Cabot is a city in Lonoke County, in the Little Rock metro area.
www.aptselector.com /littlerock/index.html   (1259 words)

  
 Little Rock Scripture Study - History
In the early 1970s Little Rock Scripture Study was planted as a small seed in the lives of a Catholic couple from Little Rock, Fred and Tammy Woell.
Little Rock Scripture Study is designed to bring people to a greater understanding of the Bible, an awareness of God’s living presence in Sacred Scripture, and an appreciation of how the Bible can be applied to daily life.
Between the enthusiastic response from leaders of the charismatic renewal and the “word of mouth” expansion that was beginning, Little Rock Scripture Study groups began to dot the country.
www.littlerockscripture.org /en/about_history.html   (2107 words)

  
 We Shall Overcome -- Little Rock Central High School
Little Rock High School, now Central High School National Historic Site, is a national emblem of the often violent struggle over school desegregation.
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site was designated a unit of the National Park Service on November 6, 1998.
It is located at the intersection of 14th and Park Streets in Little Rock, Arkansas.
www.cr.nps.gov /nr/travel/civilrights/ak1.htm   (443 words)

  
 Little Rock Arkansas. Little Rock City Guide and Yellow Pages. Zip Codes 72202
Little Rock Airport is Little Rock National Airport
Little Rock Sports teams are, Arkansas Travelers, UALR Trojans
Major Little Rock Attractions and Events are Arkansas State Fair, Little Rock Zoo, RiverFest Arts & Music Festivals, Arkansas State Fair, Pops on the River
www.hellolittlerock.com   (190 words)

  
 Little Rock News - Topix
A Little Rock police officer was injured Tuesday afternoon when he tried to stop a fleeing felon.
We did a little digging on how much alleged crime has occurred at the North Little Rock Wal-Mart in the last year.
City of Little Rock Press Release: On Wednesday, July 18, 2007, a new, 150 feet tall High Mast Lighting Pole is being installed at the University Avenue and I-630 interchange.
www.topix.net /city/little-rock-ar   (629 words)

  
 Little Rock
The white population of Little Rock were furious that they were being forced to integrate their school and Faubus described the federal troops as an army of occupation.
The citizens of Little Rock gathered on September 3 to gaze upon the incredible spectacle of an empty school building surrounded by 250 National Guard troops.
In 1957 Negroes at Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas, won a court order for the admission of Negro children to the city's all-white Central High School; but Orval Faubus, governor of the state, commanded National Guardsmen to surround the school and prevent the entry of any Negro applicants.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /USAlittlerock.htm   (2941 words)

  
 The Little Rock Port Authority: Facilities:Little Rock Port Terminal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Little Rock Port Terminal is located at Mile 112.8 on the right descending bank of the Arkansas River.
The Little Rock facility provides water access to cargo heading both west and east on the Arkansas River.
An additional dock with one river barge berth located on the Little Rock Port Authority Slackwater Harbor adjacent to the main port area.
www.aiea.ualr.edu /dina/cities/lrport/facilities/little.html   (381 words)

  
 1957 Desegregation at Little Rock, Arkansas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, had declared that school segregation in the South was unconstitutional, many Southern states refused to integrate their schools.
Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas was one such school.
As a result of the Little Rock incident and the continuing subordinance in southern schools the Eisenhower administration passed the Civil Rights Bill of 1960, the first Civil Rights law to be passed in 80 years.
www.eisenhowerbirthplace.org /legacy/ike0003.htm   (268 words)

  
 The Civil War in Arkansas - Places | Little Rock
From August 10, 1862 until Little Rock was captured by Union troops in September 1863, the Arsenal was used to manufacture gunpowder and repair small arms for Confederate forces.
A 64-pounder cannon, the "Lady Baxter", originally from the Confederate gunboat Ponchartrain used in the 1863 defense of Little Rock, is displayed on the front lawn.
One historian has described Little Rock at the time of the war as a "respectable town." The census of 1860 showed that it had a population of 3,727 people (2,874 white, 853 fl).
www.civilwarbuff.org /little_rock.html   (3410 words)

  
 Little Rock Arkansas Hotels & Motels - Save
This Little Rock hotel is located 1 mile from the Airport with free shuttle.
The hotel's beautiful facilities are located in the heart of downtown Little Rock, making it easy to conduct business in the downtown area during the week and to enjoy the area attractions with y...
The Peabody Little Rock overlooks the Arkansas River and connects to the Arkansas Statehouse Convention Center.
www.travelforecaster.com /find_hotels/little_rock/ar/usa   (842 words)

  
 Little Rock Marathon - Registration Information
The Little Rock Marathon is a project of and benefits Little Rock Parks and Recreation.
Race packets will be available at during the Little Rock Marathon Health and Fitness Expo, presented by Arvest Bank.
Little Rockers entrants must be between 7-12 years of age on race day, March 4, 2007 to participate in the kid's marathon.
www.littlerockmarathon.com /Registration   (587 words)

  
 Little Kids Rock! In the news
Not so for Little Kids Rock student Kati who wrote this hard drivin’ tune about cowgirls and cowboys when she was in the second grade.
As a tribute to Elvis Presley and the 50th Anniversary of Rock 'n Roll, Little Kids Rock students recorded their version of That's All Right.
This short documentary describes how Little Kids Rock came into being, what we do for our students and what our plans for the future are.
www.littlekidsrock.org /rockvideos.html   (313 words)

  
 Little Rock Marathon - Little Rockers Kids Marathon Information
Then on race day, children who are properly registered and have reached their mileage goal will complete their final mile on the official Little Rock Marathon course in front of family, friends and thousands of spectators.
Little Rockers training groups are led by adult volunteers and can be conducted at school, church, or any civic/community/athletic organization.
We hope to motivate children and their families to commit to a healthy lifestyle and develop a daily fitness routine, which will ultimately give the child and their family the positive effects of better health and self-confidence through achieving goals, not only in crossing the finish line but in life.
www.littlerockmarathon.com /EventsRaceInfo/LittleRockers.cfm   (652 words)

  
 Little Rock Apartments
To view all of our Little Rock apartment rentals, all you need to do is create a free Rent.com account.
In addition to helping you find apartments in Little Rock, Rent.com also offers a variety of moving services and moving advice.
From movers and moving quotes to boxes and storage, Rent.com has everything you need to make your move to Little Rock as simple as possible.
www.rent.com /rentals/arkansas/little-rock-and-vicinity/little-rock   (399 words)

  
 Little Rock — Infoplease.com
In the Civil War the battle of Little Rock (1863) was fought there.
Little Rock is the seat of Philander Smith College, Arkansas Baptist College, the Univ. of Arkansas at Little Rock, and several other branches of the university, including the law and medical schools.
Little Rock Air Force Base is in nearby Jacksonville.
www.infoplease.com /ce6/us/A0829994.html   (405 words)

  
 The Little Rock Nine
They didn't start out being known as the Little Rock Nine but now they are in America's history books together.
The only one of the nine still living in Little Rock, Elizabeth made a career of the U.S. Army that included work as a journalist.
In 1974, she returned to the home in which she grew up and is now a part-time social worker and mother of two sons.
www.centralhigh57.org /The_Little_Rock_Nine.html   (466 words)

  
 Amazon.com: "Little Rock": Key Phrase page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Report of the adjutant general of Arkansas, for the period of the late rebellion, and to November 1, 1866.
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