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1927 Flood
The most destructive and costly plan in Arkansas history covered about 6,000 miles and put 36 out of 75 of the states countries underwater. More than 100 people died. -
1952 Tornado
The ninth deadliest tornado outbreak in the history of the Untied States, this storm pattern produced 250 deaths. -
The Little Rock Nine
On September 25th, 1957, 9 black students walked up the front steps of Central High. On the first day, the national guards were sent to stop them for entering. Three weeks later, the U.S army escorted them to class. -
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American Killing Spree
Ronald Gene Simmons was an American spree killer who killed 16 people over a week long period. He murdered 14 members of his family, one of his former co-workers, a stranger, and he wounded four others. -
1998 School Shooting
Two boys, 13, and 11, shoot their classmates and teachers in Jonesbro. They killed four classmates, and one teacher. Ten other children were injured. -
1999 Arkansas Tornados
56 tornado's were recorded; this record marked the most tornado in the month of January and the largest single outbreak to mark Arkansas ever. -
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2008 Super Tuesday Tornado Outbreak
On, February 5-6, 2008, a tornado tore through Arkansas. 13 people were killed, and many more were injured. The EF4 tornado caused an estimated $120 million in damage to the state.
