Little Rock
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| ZIP code(s) | 72002, 72103, 72201, 72202, 72204, 72205, 72206, 72207, 72209, 72210, 72211, 72212, 72223, 72227 |
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| Weather | -2°C, Wind SW at 6 km/h, 76% Humidity |
| Local time | Thursday 03:50 |
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| ID | 2586201 |
About Little Rock
Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas, is a city on the Arkansas River. It's home to the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, with exhibits including a replica of the Oval Office and presidential artifacts. In an 1800s Greek Revival building, the Old State House Museum traces Arkansas history. MacArthur Park has a pond, plus the Arkansas Arts Center, known for its large collection of drawings.
US tornadoes: Death toll grows as extreme storms ravage several states
... One resident of the Arkansas state capital Little Rock - the scene of a major tornado - told the Washington Post he had been left feeling " utter disbelief"...
Deadly US tornadoes: Theatre roof destroyed during heavy metal gig
... A major tornado tore through the Arkansas state capital Little Rock, flipping cars, smashing roofs and toppling trees...
Little Rock tornado: Injuries reported after 'devastating' twister
...At least a dozen people have been injured after a " devastating" tornado hit Little Rock, Arkansas, officials say...
Ice storm leaves thousands without power in Texas
... More than 12 million people, including in Dallas, Fort Worth, Little Rock and Memphis are currently under an ice storm warning...
Pharoah Sanders: Jazz legend dies aged 81
... Born as Farrell Sanders in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1940, the saxophonist began his career in Oakland, California before moving to New York in the early 1960s...
Roe v Wade: Inside an Arkansas abortion clinic on its last day
...There was a palpable change in the atmosphere at an abortion clinic in Little Rock, Arkansas the morning the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade...
Roe v Wade: Abortion clinics start to close after Supreme Court ruling
... At an abortion clinic in Little Rock, Arkansas - a state with a so-called trigger law allowing an instant ban - the doors to the patient area shut as soon as the court s opinion was posted online and sobbing could be heard...
Pharoah Sanders: Jazz legend dies aged 81
Jazz great Pharoah Sanders , who pushed the boundaries of saxophone playing, has died aged 81.
, Saying he had died " peacefully" surrounded by family and friends in Los Angeles .
Sanders was a leading figure in what is often called spiritual jazz, which took influences from Asian and African traditions.
His expressive style made him a sought-after musical collaborator.
Born as Farrell Sanders in Little Rock , Arkansas, in 1940, the saxophonist began his career in Oakland, California before moving to New York in the early 1960s.
There he collaborated with Sun Ra , who is believed to have encouraged Sanders to take the name Pharoah.
He joined John Coltrane 's band and performed with him On Stage and in the studio.
Another free jazz great, Ornette Coleman , said Sanders was " probably The Best tenor player in the world".
Sanders released several albums, with his debut, Pharoah's First, landing in 1965.
In an interview He Said : " I want my sound to be Like a fragrance that people will Like - Something fresh, Like The Smell of your grandmother's cake cooking. "
In 2021 he collaborated with British electronic musician Sam Shepherd , who records under the name Floating Points .
Their work, Promises, was recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra and.
Paying, Shepherd said: " I Am So Lucky to have known This Man , and We Are all blessed to have his art stay With Us forever. Thank You Pharoah. "
Source of news: bbc.com
