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Arkansas

[ahr-kuhn-saw, ar-kan-zuhs] / ˈɑr kənˌsɔ, ærˈkæn zəs /


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Throughout Maledon’s career as a hangman, Arkansas newspapers regularly reported his identity and his role in executions.

From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026

That study found 1 in 4 adults tested positive for alpha-gal in the five worst-hit states — Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee and Virginia, or more than 4 million people.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

We also bought an Arkansas flag — even though only public schools are required to have those.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Louisiana allow executions by nitrogen gas.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

Slouching against the wall were members of the Arkansas National Guard, looking on like spectators at a sports event—certainly not like men sent to guard our safety.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals



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