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- DHS To Be At Library
A DHS staff member will be available on the 1st Wednesday of each month at the Library from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. to answer questions, take applications, make referrals, and coordinate services.
- Some Information Now Prohibited from Court Files
Attorneys must ensure some personal information is kept out of court documents, based on an Arkansas Supreme Court order that took effect Jan.
- New Critical Care Unit at St. Vincent Hospital
St. Vincent Hospital recently opened a new emergency unit, and Monday, they had a ceremony for their new critical care unit, set to open in just a few days.
- Faulkner County Behind on Food Stamps
Dozens of food stamp applicants in Faulkner County are waiting for the state to approve their benefits so they can buy food for their families.
- Giving thanks for the leftovers
Giving thanks for the leftovers By Froma Harrop Thanksgiving is upon us. This is the time for expressing gratitude.
- DUNLAVIN
Congratulations to local artist Shay O'Byrne on having two of his paintings accepted by the RHA for their current exhibition.
- 19-year-old man dies in two-vehicle accident
A Lafayette County man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle accident within the Nashville, Ark., city limits.
- Stamps to put the pantomime back into Christmas
THERE was a time when Jesus had no rivals when it came to celebrating Christmas.
- Maya Angelou on sex, pregnancy and home
In her latest book, a collection of essays, acclaimed poet and memoirist Dr. Maya Angelou shares life lessons from her experiences.
- Kerry: "Economic equivalent" of Katrina can be weathered
A $100 billion investment bridge and road repairs and $25 billion in federal aid to states are two ways U.S. Sen.
- Looking Back : 20 years ago: Students look forward to Space Camp
Claude Smith. The latter brought it from the south. The foliage resembled the holly leaves and the bloom was something unlike any other, a tiny cluster of white blooms with a potent fragrance.
- The politics of stamps
As a new stamp of Marie Stopes shows, the people and things that go on stamps can prove a controversial business.
- Missive from a Woman of Letters
But her latest book, "Letter to My Daughter," is a compilation of essays offering insight and advice to the legions of girls and women who've grown to love the author.
- AGFC offering electronic stamp
LITTLE ROCK - In an effort to make federal duck-stamp purchasing more convenient, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is beginning the second year of a three-year program to test electronic stamps.
- Maya Angelou addresses crowd at SU ceremony
Inauguration ceremonies aren't something that famed poet Maya Angelou takes lightly.
- Retired organist built bombers, taught music
YAHOO! Retired organist built bombers, taught music By Nevin Batiwalla , Memphis Commercial Appeal Saturday, September 27, 2008 From the age of 20, Rosa "Rose" Gillespie, the grande dame of local organists, ...
- Miracle At St. Anna
Set in the waning days of World War II, this James McBride-penned story of an all-black regiment known as Buffalo Soldiers stuck in the middle of Nazi-lousy Italy blends genres nicely, even if the story is ...
- Open Forum
Bill Downs In last week's Forum, Peggy Williams, a case manager for the local Area Agency on Aging, talked about the plight of many senior citizens in Clark County.
- Keeping secrets : Judges sometimes hide all aspects of civil lawsuits
Can knowing about the mere existence of a lawsuit be damaging ? Recently, Circuit Judge Xollie Duncan requested that reporters leave her courtroom.
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City DescriptionStamps is a city in Lafayette County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 2,131 at the 2000 census.
Stamps is located at 33°21′35″N 93°29′51″W / 33.35972, -93.4975 (33.359695, -93.497495).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.2 mi² (8.2 km²). 3.1 mi² (8.0 km²) of it is land and 0.1 mi² (0.2 km²) of it (2.54%) is water.
Stamps was the childhood home of author Maya Angelou, and was depicted in her book, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. The town was named for settler James Hardy Stamps.
From 1948-1950, the former professional football player George Doherty coached at Stamps High School and turned a winless team into two district championships and a second-place finish statewide.
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,131 people, 830 households, and 541 families residing in the city. The population density was 693.7 people per square mile (268.0/km²). There were 1,003 housing units at an average density of 326.5/sq mi (126.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 44.30% White, 54.48% Black or African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, and 0.56% from two or more races. 0.61% of the population were ... Read MoreCity Contained By:Timezones:Size:
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