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Events from the year 2010 in Arkansas.
Major stories in Arkansas during 2010 included the 2010 United States elections in Arkansas, the election of Mike Beebe to a second term as governor[1], severe flooding and weather events affecting portions of the state[2], continuing economic recovery following the Great Recession, the completion of the 2010 United States census[3], and major developments in education, agriculture, and transportation.
Office holders
editState office holders
edit- Governor of Arkansas: Mike Beebe (Democratic)
- Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas: Bill Halter (Democratic)
- Attorney General of Arkansas: Dustin McDaniel (Democratic)
- Secretary of State of Arkansas: Charlie Daniels (Democratic)
- Treasurer of Arkansas: Martha Shoffner (Democratic)
- President Pro Tempore of the Arkansas Senate: Paul Bookout (Democratic)
- Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives: Robbie Wills (Democratic)
- Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court: Jim Hannah
Mayors of major cities
editFederal office holders
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- U.S. Senator from Arkansas: Blanche Lincoln (Democratic)
- U.S. Senator from Arkansas: Mark Pryor (Democratic)
- Arkansas's congressional delegation consisted of four members of the United States House of Representatives.
Population
editThe 2010 United States census recorded a population of 2,915,918 in Arkansas[4][5], an increase of approximately 9.1 percent from the 2000 census[6][7].
The state's largest cities according to the 2010 census were:
| Rank | City | County | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Rock | Pulaski | 193,524 |
| 2 | Fort Smith | Sebastian | 86,209 |
| 3 | Fayetteville | Washington | 73,580 |
| 4 | Springdale | Washington / Benton | 69,797 |
| 5 | Jonesboro | Craighead | 67,263 |
| 6 | North Little Rock | Pulaski | 62,304 |
| 7 | Conway | Faulkner | 58,908 |
| 8 | Rogers | Benton | 55,964 |
| 9 | Pine Bluff | Jefferson | 49,083 |
| 10 | Bentonville | Benton | 35,301 |
Sports
editAmerican football
edit- 2010 Arkansas Razorbacks football team – Arkansas finished with a 10–3 record under head coach Bobby Petrino[8][9].
- 2010 Arkansas State Red Wolves football team – Arkansas State competed in the Sun Belt Conference.
Basketball
editBaseball
edit- 2010 Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team
- 2010 Arkansas Travelers season – The Travelers competed in the Texas League.
Chronology of events
editJanuary
edit- January 19 – Arkansas voters participate in local special elections across the state.
February
edit- February 27 – Winter storms bring snow and ice to northern Arkansas[10].
March
edit- March 21 – Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes affect parts of eastern Arkansas.
April
edit- April 15 – State officials release economic development initiatives aimed at encouraging business investment.
May
edit- May 18 – Primary elections are held throughout Arkansas.
June
editJuly
edit- July 4 – Communities across the state celebrate Independence Day with festivals and public events.
August
edit- August 23 – Public schools throughout Arkansas begin the 2010–11 academic year[13].
September
edit- September 15 – Census officials continue releasing demographic information for Arkansas communities[14].
October
edit- October 5 – Campaigning intensifies ahead of the November general election.
November
edit- November 2 – Governor Mike Beebe is re-elected to a second term[15].
- November 2 – Republican John Boozman defeats incumbent Senator Blanche Lincoln in the United States Senate election[16].
December
edit- December 31 – Arkansas concludes the year with moderate economic growth and continued population increases in Northwest Arkansas.
Deaths
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February
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March
edit- March 21 – Robert L. Brown, Arkansas jurist and public figure, is honored upon retirement from the state judiciary[17][18].
April
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May
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June
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July
edit- July 8 – John White, former Arkansas legislator, dies aged 88.
August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Arkansas gubernatorial election, 2010". Ballotpedia.
- ↑ "Heavy Rain/Deadly Flash Flooding on June 10-11, 2010". NWS Little Rock, AR. February 4, 2024.
- ↑ "U.S. Census Bureau Delivers Arkansas' 2010 Census Population Totals". U.S. Census Bureau. May 18, 2016.
- ↑ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Arkansas". U.S. Census Bureau. June 30, 2024.
- ↑ "Arkansas Population by Year". Neilsberg. February 23, 2025.
- ↑ "Arkansas Population by Year". Neilsberg. February 23, 2025.
- ↑ "Population of Arkansas: Census 2010 and 2000". CensusViewer.
- ↑ "Year-By-Year Football Results". Arkansas Razorbacks. May 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Bobby Petrino is coaching Arkansas again". Yahoo Sports. September 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Arkansas Winter Storm Database". ArcGIS StoryMaps. August 28, 2023.
- ↑ "2010 Arkansas floods". Wikipedia. June 10, 2010.
- ↑ "Flood Event on June 11, 2010". USGS. November 13, 2013.
- ↑ "Arkansas Code § 6-10-106: Uniform dates for beginning and end of school year". Justia. December 31, 2022.
- ↑ "2010 Census - Newsroom". U.S. Census Bureau. May 18, 2016.
- ↑ "Arkansas gubernatorial election, 2010". Ballotpedia.
- ↑ "Rep. John Boozman ousts Sen. Blanche Lincoln in Arkansas". LA Times. November 1, 2010.
- ↑ "Robert L. Brown (Arkansas)". Ballotpedia.
- ↑ "Retired Justice Robert L. Brown Reflects on Career". KUAF. December 12, 2022.