Has Arkansas ever held a contest to choose a state nickname?

Oct 21, 2024 ... Arkansas has rightfully had the nickname the "Natural State" for the obvious beautiful nature found around the state. Officially known as “The Natural State,” a variety of interesting nicknames have been used to describe this beautiful southern state. Among them are: The Di ... Oct 26, 2000 ... ... state the nickname "The Bear State." But by 1940, hunters and loggers had cleared the landscape of bears: as few as 25 remained. Today ... Arkansas is currently known as the "Natural State," but what was its nickname previously? Land of Opportunity. The Arkansas parks system lobbied the state ... Students are still protected under state law against bullying based on gender identity. Schools cannot allow Act 542 to be used to bully students. Arkansas Act ... "AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 1-4-106 TO CHANGE THE STATE. 8. NICKNAME TO _THE NATURAL STATE_; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." 9. 10. Subtitle. 11. "TO CHANGE THE ... Sep 26, 2023 ... In 1927, with the bear nearly extinct in Arkansas, bear hunting ended and the state made its official nickname the “Wonder State,” which would ... Jan 29, 2023 ... Arkansas. Arkansas' state nickname is "The Natural State," named for "beautiful mountains, towering forests, scenic rivers and rich farmland" ... Jan 29, 2024 ... We are currently officially nicknamed, “The Natural State.” However, the state nicknames have changed frequently through the years. Jun 15, 2024 ... In 1995, the Arkansas state legislature officially changed the state's nickname from The Land of Opportunity to The Natural State. This is a ...