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February 1, 1972

Stand-up comic Ralphie May was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee; he was raised in Clarksville (Johnson County). May was famous for his topical humor combined with hip-hop slang and Southern comedy, as well as his numerous appearances on reality and talk shows. May appeared in such films as For da Love of Money and was the only white standup comedian featured on The Big Black Comedy Show Vol. 4 DVD in 2005. He died in 2017.

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James David Bales

James Bales, a professor of Bible and theology at Harding University in Searcy (White County) in the mid-twentieth century, gained a national reputation as a debater and author on theological and political issues. He was especially known for his anti-communist debates and activities. He published more than seventy books and numerous articles during his long career.

 

James Bales, a professor of Bible and theology at Harding University in Searcy (White County) in the mid-twentieth century, gained a national reputation as a debater and author on theological and political issues. He was especially known for his anti-communist debates and activities. He published more than seventy books and numerous articles during his long career.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, and audio files, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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