Arkansas + Arkansas Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

September 1, 2009

City works with growing Hispanic population – North Little Rock, Arkansas

August 16, 2009

FBI: Human trafficking increases among Hispanics in Arkansas

June 29, 2009

Huge immigrant population brings blessings and challenges to Catholics in Arkansas, part 2

May 14, 2009

University of Arkansas volleyball coach Robert Pulliza and his wife Jamie are establishing a non-athletic scholarship aimed at Hispanic students.

March 21, 2009

The Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas will hold its eighth annual conference Friday, May 1, at the Jones Center for Families in Springdale.

March 13, 2009

Trumann Police learn basics of street Spanish – Arkansas

January 21, 2009

More Hispanic shooting victims speak out – Arkansas

November 12, 2008

New, Hispanic Knights of Columbus council making history – Rogers, Arkansas

November 3, 2008

University of Arkansas journalism professor receives “Héroes de Corazón” medal – Katherine Shurlds

Diversity coordinator hired: Rey Hernandez will start in his new position on Monday. – Northwest Arkansas Community College

October 23, 2008

A study released Thursday shows northwest Arkansas continues to draw more new Hispanic residents than any other part of the state.

October 15, 2008

First Hispanic Knights of Columbus chapter begins at St. Vincent de Paul – Arkansas

September 22, 2008

(Not) lost in translation : FAMED MEXICAN ACTOR IMPROVES ENGLISH WHILE AT LOCAL LANGUAGE CENTER – Mexican actor Damián Alcázar poses next to Old Main on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville

September 17, 2008

Acxiom Corp. of Little Rock announced Monday it has reached an agreement with an Internet software company that will target the Spanish-speaking market.

Latin film series coincides with Hispanic Heritage Month – University of Arkansas

September 16, 2008

Arkansas’ colleges and universities can admit illegal immigrants, the Arkansas attorney general’s office says.

Panel at University of Arkansas discusses challenges of Latinos

September 9, 2008

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the University of Arkansas

September 4, 2008

More than 600 Hispanic Catholics gathered at the Fort Smith Convention Center Aug. 9-10 to celebrate their life in the Holy Spirit at the fifth annual Conferencia Renovacion Carismatica Catolica. The theme of the conference was “Witnessing Under the Power of the Holy Spirit,” and their numbers and enthusiasm gave powerful witness to everyone they encountered.

September 3, 2008

Razorbacks Announce Spanish Radio Broadcasts for Football – Arkansas

August 23, 2008

Mexican consulate in Little Rock grows with demand

August 18, 2008

An open-mic radio show is helping Mexican nationals in Northwest Arkansas navigate the system of getting identification to make life easier in the United States and on return trips home to Mexico. Every Friday, Mexican Consulate Andres Chao of Little Rock and members of his staff answer caller questions from 5-6 p.m. on “La Zeta” radio, KSECFM 95. 7, in Springdale.

August 4, 2008

Carlos Chicas: Calling the Hogs En Español – Arkansas

July 29, 2008

Little Rock Police are looking for a pair of suspects in a Monday night rock-throwing incident at the Mexican Consulate on University Avenue.

July 28, 2008

The Aug. 28 speaker in the Distinguished Global Speaker Series at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will be Consul Andres Chao, who moved to Arkansas last year to head the Mexican Consulate of Little Rock.

July 27, 2008

Charrreada is not for the faint of heart Latino rodeo harks back to idealized past

June 22, 2008

Snippet: Hispanics in Northwest Arkansas lost a local news source when Univision Spanish-language television ended local news programming earlier this month.

June 17, 2008

Wanted: Hispanic student nurses in Northwest Arkansas

June 16, 2008

McDonald’s Awards $80,000 in Scholarships to Local Hispanic High School Seniors – San Diego

June 5, 2008

Rey Hernandez elected state’s deputy director of LULAC

June 3, 2008

Gov Beebe: Students with flagged Social Security numbers probably not illegal – Arkansas

May 27, 2008

John Brummett: Kansas City safe from Mexican invasion – (Secure Arkansas)

May 20, 2008

Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe Opposes Illegal Immigration Measure

May 14, 2008

UAMS Study: More Hispanics in Arkansas Population in 12 Years

May 7, 2008

Program Educates Immigrants By Computer – Arkansas

May 1, 2008

24 Suspected Illegal Immigrants Working Near Little Rock, Arkansas Airport Arrested

Arkansas’ Hispanic influx still continuing but a bit slower

April 22, 2008

18 Illegal Immigrants Who Were Arrested at Poultry Plant in Arkansas to Be Deported

April 21, 2008

Invitation to education : University of Arkansas tour shows Hispanics options after high school

April 12, 2008

Bishop-elect for Arkansas an advocate for Hispanics

April 8, 2008

Arkansas State Police to receive federal immigration training

Study Shows Economic Downside Of Illegal Immigration Crackdown, Coalition Says – Arkansas

April 1, 2008

Ferritor Lecturer to Focus on Immigrant Children in Arkansas – University of Arkansas

March 17, 2008

Hispanic Students Plan Alernative Prom – Rogers, Arkansas

March 10, 2008

Immigrants target of Arkansas police raids – ‘It feels like it is dangerous to be Hispanic,’ activist Jim Miranda said.

March 9, 2008

Parents take English alongside their kids – Arkansas

March 6, 2008

New University of Arkansas Latino Fraternity Sends Delegation to Lobby in D.C.

February 25, 2008

Dems hit the road for Hispanic votes – Arkansas

February 18, 2008

Baseball a hard sell for Hispanics – Arkansas

February 4, 2008

Arkansas Electorate Part 3: Hispanics

January 28, 2008

US Attorney: Illegal immigrants provide “modern-day slave labor” – Arkansas

The University of Arkansas named best place for Arkansas students, Hispanics

January 9, 2008

Law Protects Right For Children Of Illegal Immigrants To Attend Arkansas Schools

December 9, 2007

Hispanic Women’s Organization Gathers To Laud Clients, Supporters – Springdale, Arkansas

December 6, 2007

Study: Hispanics Represent Small Portion Of Arkansas Voters

Hispanic group outreach gets wary look – Hope City, Arkansas

December 4, 2007

Senator Lincoln supports college aid for children of illegal immigrants; Huckabee no longer sure – Arkansas

November 30, 2007

‘Bee Movie’ to be shown in Spanish on Saturday – Pea Ridge, Arkansas

November 27, 2007

Language barrier hurts bus crash probe – Arkansas

November 25, 2007

Hispanic moms often unmarried (nearly half) – Benton County, Arkansas

November 13, 2007

Demand doubles in first six months at Mexican consulate – Arkansas

November 11, 2007

Arkansas Hispanic Community Receives Free Health Screenings

November 6, 2007

NW Arkansas Red Cross tries to reach Hispanics after Mexico floods

November 5, 2007

Spanish comes to Clinton library exhibit, building bridge to Spanish-speaking visitors – Little Rock, Arkansas

November 1, 2007

Immigrants in Arkansas – Illegal, but useful – (this out of the Economist)

October 28, 2007

Analysis: State lags in checks of illegals – Arkansas

Gov. Beebe speaks to UCA about immigration – Arkansas

October 25, 2007

Gov Beebe: Hispanics have ‘disconnect’ with non-Hispanics on illegal immigration – Arkansas

October 14, 2007

Latino AIDS Awareness Day in Arkansas

October 2, 2007

Anarella Cellitti – University of Arkansas – Little Rock

September 30, 2007

Hispanic author reflects on life, writing – Sandra Benitez – University of Arkansas

September 23, 2007

Immigration problem? For whom? – Arkansas

September 20, 2007

Alex Tejada connecting early for Razorbacks – Kicker for the University of Arkansas’ football team

Governor Aims To Increase Number Of Hispanic Teachers – Education

September 18, 2007

Report: Illegal Immigrants Small Number Of Total Served By State – Arkansas

September 9, 2007

Mexicans in N.W. Arkansas Meet as Immigration Crackdown Looms

August 29, 2007

Arkansas bank takes Mexican IDs, joining other banking chains

August 28, 2007

Mexican consul general worried about NW Arkansas officers’ immigration training – Rogers

August 23, 2007

Today’s THV And ¡Hola! Arkansas Celebrate THV En Español

August 22, 2007

Metro Latino: Safe Places – Little Rock, Arkansas

August 21, 2007

Arkansas attorney general’s Office Sues Woman Over Notario Services

August 16, 2007

Rep. John Boozman, says Hispanics overwhelm police in NW Arkansas

August 13, 2007

Arkansas Legislative Committee to hold Meeting on Illegal Immigration

August 9, 2007

Arkansas Spanish Interpreters and Translators

August 1, 2007

Did You Know? The buying power ”” potential spending measured as income minus taxes ”” of Arkansas’ Hispanics has risen 1, 322 percent in the past 17 years, to $ 2. 3 billion in 2007 from $ 164. 4 million in 1990

July 15, 2007

Arkansas program for Hispanic DWI offenders recognizes differences

July 11, 2007

A new Little Rock web site is connecting the Arkansas Hispanic community through the worldwide web. – ArkansasEnEspanol.net

June 24, 2007

For $800, illegal immigrant rents fake IDs in Arkansas

June 13, 2007

Benton County panel rejects anti-immigrant vending policy – Arkansas

June 4, 2007

Realtors, Banks Reach Out To Hispanic Home Buyers – Fort Smith, Arkansas

May 15, 2007

Voice of Razorbacks in Spanish With La Tremenda Radio Station – University of Arkansas

May 13, 2007

Mexican Airlines Look at Arkansas

April 23, 2007

New Home For Mexican Consulate In Little Rock Set To Open

April 12, 2007

Metro Latino: Lilia Lopez-Becerra – Arkansas

April 11, 2007

Resolution Against Businesses Using Illegal Immigrants Tabled – Arkansas

April 10, 2007

Business Affidavit Against Illegal Immigrants Proposed – Benton County, Arkansas

April 8, 2007

Springdale Eyes Program To Identify Criminal Aliens – Arkansas

April 5, 2007

Reaction To Immigration Report Mixed – Arkansas

Study: Half of immigrant population in Arkansas undocumented, fuel economy

April 4, 2007

The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation has released a new publication “A PROFILE OF IMMIGRANTS IN ARKANSAS”

March 28, 2007

Mexican Consulate in Little Rock, Arkansas set to open in a month

Library seeks to better serve Spanish-speaking community – Baxter County, Arkansas

March 26, 2007

Hispanic Democratic Caucus elects officers – Arkansas

March 22, 2007

ICE Officials Meet with Rogers Officials – Arkansas

March 21, 2007

Hispanic group discourages Rogers’ immigration enforcement – Arkansas

March 14, 2007

Arkansas Institute of Language helping Hispanics

March 9, 2007

“Miracle’ saves migrant family in Arkansas tornado

March 7, 2007

The Spanish-speaking community in Arkansas is now able to get local news stories (on TV) in their native language.

February 28, 2007

New Committee to Stop High Drop-out Rates – Little Rock, Arkansas

February 25, 2007

Guatemalan Consulate came to Northwest Arkansas

February 15, 2007

The hispanic community in Arkansas now has a direct link to the governor’s office. – Hispanic Liaison – Maria Elena de Avila Peters

February 8, 2007

Senate Panel Advances Illegal State Worker Bill – Arkansas

January 30, 2007

Arkansas Rep Seeks Scripts by Latino and African-American Writers

January 25, 2007

Legislation aimed at keeping businesses that hire illegal immigrants off the state payroll passed the House on Wednesday. – Arkansas

January 21, 2007

American Red Cross Seeks Hispanic Blood Donors – Arkansas

January 17, 2007

Bill targeting state contractors who use illegal immigrants fails – Arkansas

January 16, 2007

Group formed to help legal immigrants to become U.S. citizens – Arkansas

January 3, 2007

Fire grant helps reach Hispanic community – Springdale, Arkansas

December 7, 2006

Bill would bar state contracts with firms that hire illegal immigrants – Arkansas

Arkansas Gov. Huckabee Welcomes Hispanics

December 3, 2006

State Hispanics lag in hospital trips, receive more maternity care – Arkansas

November 17, 2006

The Arkansas Attorney General’s Office has received 22,500 consumer-protection brochures in Spanish to help Hispanic residents avoid consumer scams

November 16, 2006

Illegal Immigrants Account For 44 Percent Of Worst Drug Cases – Rogers, Arkansas

November 15, 2006

Immigration Draws Comments in Rogers – Arkansas

November 10, 2006

Womack weighing new tack on illegals – Rogers, Arkansas

November 6, 2006

Latino organizations recruit voters – Arkansas

Hispanics caught in middle of illegal immigration issue – Arkansas