1. On December 30, 2016, former Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Arkansas Bar Foundation. Beebe served as governor from 2007 to 2015 and prior to that, he served as Attorney General of Arkansas from 2003 to 2007.

2. On December 30, 1928, the Natural Resources Council of Arkansas was formed with the aim of conserving the state's natural resources. Today, the Council continues to advocate for environmental protection and conservation in Arkansas.

3. On December 30, 1964, world-renowned blues guitarist Albert King recorded his seminal album "Born Under a Bad Sign" at Stax Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. King was born and raised in Arkansas and his music is still celebrated in the state today.

4. On December 30, 1835, the Arkansas Gazette newspaper reported on a major snowstorm that had hit the state, causing widespread disruption and damage. The article described how the snow was up to six feet deep in some places and that many people were stranded in their homes.

5. On December 30, 1968, Arkansas native Johnny Cash played a concert at Folsom State Prison in California. The concert was recorded and released as a live album, which went on to become one of Cash's most famous and influential works.