Industry professionals reflect on five years of medical marijuana in Arkansas
The industry doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon
Felony Friday: May 10, 2024
This is a roundup of felony charges filed between May 6-10, 2024, by the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office
Centerpoint FFA brings home state honors in turf grass management
The team will represent Arkansas in the Turf Grass Management CDE at the National FFA Convention in October
Frustrated Fed not likely to cut interest rates in June
The U.S. economy still hasn’t slowed to the Federal Reserve’s satisfaction, so don’t expect the Fed to cut interest rates at its June meeting
State Capitol Week in Review: Foster family recruitment in Arkansas
The Division of Children and Family Services will try to recruit more foster families among health care professionals, educators and businesses
Arkansas lawmakers face possible special session after AGFC appropriation fails
The debate over the appropriation started when a lawmaker said she disapproved of an amendment added to the bill that would allow the commission director’s salary to increase to $190,000 per year
Real Estate: 7 properties change hands in Clark County
Clark County real estate transactions recorded April 19 through May 2, 2024, having a value of $100,000 or greater
NWS releases report on Hot Springs twister
The twister apparently crossed state Highway 7 where it spans over Lake Hamilton
HSU continuing its criminal justice degree program
In May 2022, Henderson announced that criminal justice would be part of its teach-out plan for financial exigency
Arkadelphia sex offender denied shorter prison term
An Arkadelphia pedophile is not getting any time shaved from his prison sentence
Sanders declares Clark, neighboring counties as disaster areas after January flooding
Sanders’s executive action says the weather event “continues to cause dangers, hardships and suffering” for the affected areas
Arkadelphia school board OKs moving services, furniture for new Peake school
The Arkadelphia Board of Education on Tuesday gave its unanimous acceptance of a bid from LM Office Furniture of Little Rock to equip the new school
magnoliareporter.com: Former ER doctor charged with rape
His arrest came after a patient at MRMC reported having been raped by the doctor to the Magnolia Police Department
Major Arkansas row crops seeing rapid planting across state
Row crop planting in Arkansas is racing ahead at a rate not seen in the last five years
Pine Street utility work set to start; delays expected
Expect delays, street closures and detours on Pine Street for the next several months as crews relocate city water and sewer lines
Open Banks mobile home sustains smoke damage in fire
Gum Springs and Arkadelphia firefighters responded on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 7, 2024, to a report of a mobile home on fire at the intersection of Open Banks and River roads
Henderson to host ESOL institute for Arkansas teachers in July
Participants will receive a scholarship to cover the cost of tuition and fees, and one administration of the ESOL Praxis
Fiscal session went as expected (and that’s not a bad thing)
Expect the governor to call a special session later this year to cut state income taxes. Expect lawmakers to pass whatever she proposes. In November, don’t expect the election to produce many surprise winners in state legislative races.
ATV crash claims life of Camden man
An ATV wreck in rural Ouachita County claimed the life of a Camden man
Bear in downtown Arkadelphia captured
The bear was tranquilized shortly after 8 p.m. behind Mathis Law Firm, 402 Main St.
Felony Friday: May 3, 2024
We’re presenting a roundup of felony charges filed by the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office
Building Permits: Arkadelphia preparing to erect new airplane hangar
The City of Arkadelphia issued 8 building permits with an estimated construction value of $734,725 for the month of April 2024
If Walmart can’t run a health care clinic, who can?
The world’s largest retailer announced it is throwing in the towel and shutting down its 51 Walmart Health centers across five states
Arkansas ABC revokes Hot Springs medical marijuana dispensary’s license
Arkansas’ Alcoholic Beverage Control Division revoked a Hot Springs medical marijuana dispensary’s license Thursday, the first revocation of its kind in the five years medical cannabis sales have been legal in the state
Arkadelphia Arts Center hosting joint show “Among Friends”
“Among Friends,” is an exhibit of paintings and collage by artists Katye Leggett and Donnie Copeland
Arkadelphia police crack case of Dollar General robbery
Detectives in Arkadelphia say they’ve caught the person suspected of robbing multiple Dollar General stores in Arkansas
Arkansas attorney general announces lawsuit challenging gun show loophole rule
Attorney General Tim Griffin on Wednesday announced he would join with 20 other states in a lawsuit challenging new federal regulations on firearm sales
BITS & PIECES: Makin’ Some Noise
It’s around this time every year that the noise in Arkadelphia quietens as hundreds of college students leave town for the summer
Arkansas House considering crypto mining regulations
One lawmaker said the bills might infringe on freedom to do business
Cast your vote in arkadelphian.com’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards
Throughout the month of May readers of arkadelphian.com are invited to cast their vote for the best of the best among local businesses
Veolia partners with Tradebe to secure hazardous waste treatment capacity for industrial growth
Tradebe Environmental Services and Veolia North America have announced an agreement that ensures guaranteed access to high-temperature treatment for Tradebe at Veolia’s new facility that will be opening in 2025
Arkansas 2024 Ballot Initiatives Explained
Do you understand the ballot initiatives that are proposed for November’s ballot? Currently, petitioners are gathering signatures to get the following constitutional amendments on the November ballot:
I-30 gas station owner arrested for pulling gun on customer
The owner of a Clark County gas station is accused of aggravated assault after he allegedly pulled a gun on a customer
Walkathon set for May 11 at Badger Stadium
The second annual Walkathon will take place at Badger Stadium and is being billed as a community event similar to the traditional Relay for Life
Arkadelphia officer among 18 new Arkansas State Police recruits
Eighteen recruits became Arkansas State Troopers during a graduation ceremony in the rotunda of the State Capitol
Superhero exhibit coming to Mid-America Science Museum
The exhibit explores the history and science of superheroes through interactive programming, movie props, replicas and rare artifacts from past and present major motion pictures and television shows
Doris Chandler
Doris’s teaching career spanned generations from 1960-2010
Hopeprescott.com: Hospital operator files for Chapter 11 protection
The Dallas-based company operates 31 hospitals nationwide, including in Hope and Texarkana
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