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Brinkley, 1909: For well over a century, the Arkansas National Guard has turned out to help those hit by tornadoes, floods and other challenges. In 1909, one of the worst tornadoes in state history swept down on Brinkley, killing more than 50 people. Gov. George Donaghey sent the Guard, which erected tents in the street among the ruins to provide shelter for some who lost their homes.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Wednesday she would move the portrait of her father, former governor Mike Huckabee, into the governor s conference room at the Capitol.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Wednesday she would move the portrait of her father, former governor Mike Huckabee, into the governor s conference room at the Capitol.
Morrilton, 1907: George Donaghey had arrived in Morrilton to kick off his campaign for governor, and was speaking to a large crowd at the local park and baseball field.