1. On March 14, 1835, the Arkansas Gazette reported on a duel between two prominent state politicians, Robert Ward Johnson and Ambrose Hundley Sevier. The men engaged in a pistol duel near Little Rock, with Johnson firing the fatal shot that killed Sevier.

2. March 14, 1862 was a pivotal day during the Civil War, as Union forces under General Samuel Curtis defeated Confederate troops at the Battle of Pea Ridge in northwestern Arkansas. The victory secured control of the Missouri River valley for the Union and helped prevent Confederate advances in the region.

3. The Arkansas State Capitol building in Little Rock was completed on March 14, 1915, after nearly four years of construction. The building, which features a distinctive neoclassical design, houses the offices of the governor and other state officials, as well as the legislative chambers.

4. On March 14, 1967, the Arkansas state legislature adopted an official state song, "Arkansas," with lyrics written by Eva Ware Barnett and music composed by William E. McEuen. The song celebrates the beauty and natural resources of Arkansas, as well as the bravery and spirit of its people.

5. March 14, 1994 saw the deadliest tornado outbreak in Arkansas history, with 13 tornadoes touching down across the state and killing 22 people. The storms caused extensive damage and destruction to homes, businesses, and infrastructure in many communities, including Rose Bud, Mayflower, and Vilonia.