Goza student hospitalized after accident in commuter lane
A Goza Middle School student was hurt Tuesday morning in the student drop-off lane of the campus parking lot
Local students make President’s, Dean’s lists at Ouachita
The following local students were named to the President’s and/or Dean’s List at Ouachita Baptist University for the Spring 2026 semester
AGFC dedicates first water trail in northwest Arkansas
In addition to being the first Arkansas Water Trail in this corner of the state, the Upper Illinois River Water Trail is the first in the AGFC’s list to span two states
Arkadelphia’s Ravi Sun among 1,200 UAMS graduates
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently held commencement ceremonies to recognize 1,237 students who earned degrees or certificates from the university’s five colleges and graduate school
Extension financial expert shares tips to navigate high gas prices
The average price of regular unleaded gas in Arkansas was $4.076 per gallon as of May 15. That’s up 44% from a year ago when gas prices averaged $2.818 a gallon.
Brookshire’s kicks off ‘Compassion in Action’ food drive
Contributions will directly benefit local organizations, helping ensure families in need have access to food when it’s needed most
Arkansas Advocate: Ballot measure groups remain optimistic ahead of petition deadline
3 constitutional amendment proposals need thousands of signatures by July 3
Dispatch Desk: Shoplifters strike same spot twice
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed May 11-17, 2026, at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office
8 Clark County nonprofits gifted nearly $400,000 from Frances Russell estate
The late Frances Yvonne Russell continues to make an impact on Clark County with a significant gift to improve the lives of those in her community
Amity’s MacKinzie Massey named to ULM’s Spring 2026 President’s List
MacKinzie Massey, a Kinesiology major from Amity, was named to the University of Louisiana Monroe’s Spring 2026 President’s List
AGFC: Arkansas turkey hunters post highest harvest in 20 years
Although this is the highest harvest since 2006, Arkansas’s record turkey harvest was in 2003, when hunters checked 19,947 birds
Deadline to vote in Best of the Best contest is May 31
Each May, arkadelphian.com’s readers are treated to a month-long chance to cast their vote for a variety of their favorite local restaurants, businesses and more
Arkansas Advocate: Panel adopts rules for law aiding formerly consolidated school districts
The Arkansas State Board of Education approved Thursday an emergency rule to implement new legislation governing the creation of newly formed smaller school districts
The Class of ’26 and the Class of ’87
The Class of ’26 had a different school experience than my Class of ’87
History Minute: The soda wars of Arkansas
While many companies set up operations across Arkansas, one of the most famous Arkansas brands was Grapette, founded by Benjamin Tyndle Fooks
New A-State System scholarship targets nontraditional students in Arkansas
Scholarship funds are available for use at any ASU System institution, including Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, ASU-Beebe, ASU-Mountain Home, ASU-Newport, ASU Mid-South in West Memphis and ASU Three Rivers in Malvern
Local scholars earn top honors at SNHU
The following Clark County students were named to the SNHU President’s List
Arkansas Advocate: National debate over data centers comes to Arkansas
2 data centers are planned for Pulaski County, but who bears the cost is disputed
HSU to expand nursing program thanks to $440,000 Windgate Foundation grant
The Foundation’s total investment in Henderson State now exceeds $2.2 million
Clark County Jail Bookings: May 11-17, 2026
The following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Gayle McCammon
Gayle managed convenience stores during her working career, enjoying bird watching, Diamond Art and tending to her house plants in her free time
Clark County posts lowest unemployment rate of neighboring counties
Clark County’s unemployment rate for March 2026, not seasonally adjusted, was at 4.2%, according to a preliminary county-by-county report released this week by the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services