Severe weather, heavy rain possible through Thursday
There will be a risk for severe weather in Arkansas through at least Thursday, the National Weather Service in Little Rock said
Is LEARNS working? Students’ scores rise
The percentage of Arkansas public school students scoring proficient on the state’s end-of-the-year ATLAS test is increasing, while the percentage scoring at the lowest level is decreasing
ASMSA graduates include 7 from Clark County
The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts held its 32nd annual Commencement celebrating the graduation of the Class of 2026 at the Oaklawn Event Center
Local students earn top honors at SAU
Southern Arkansas University has announced that 560 students earned a 3.5 GPA or higher for the spring 2026 semester and have been named to its Dean’s List. Additionally, the university announced that 432 students earned a 4.0 GPA for the spring 2026 semester and have been named to its President’s List.
Arkansas soybean farmers cross fingers as July approaches
Compared to the tumultuous planting season of 2025, this year’s soybean planting efforts have been relatively smooth sailing. But farmers are bracing for July and August, the months that can make or break a crop with unpredictable weather changes.
Farewell to an officemate
The arkadelphian.com headquarters has been much quieter the past few days in the absence of a longtime officemate
Ouachita’s Ava Weeks: Community, calling and the road to Miss America
In the days since winning, Weeks has kicked off a week of media engagements with outlets across the state. She has also received hundreds of messages from friends and family, support from the Miss Arkansas organization and encouragement from her Ouachita community.
Is Congress more divided than America is?
Is Congress more polarized than the American people, or does it merely reflect a polarized country?
Clark County retailers sell $411K in lottery tickets
The seven-county area collectively sold more than $2.23 million in lottery tickets, or roughly 4.7% of the state’s total sales
Drop in fertilizer prices too late for Arkansas farmers
Urea prices, which spiked with the shuttering of the Strait of Hormuz, are on the decline, but that break comes too late for some farmers
Clark County Jail Bookings: June 8-14
The following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia
Local scholars make top grades at UALR
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced its list of students who were named to the Chancellor’s List and/or Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester
Letter to the Editor: CNAs are appreciated
Our CNAs are the foundation of quality care
Quorum Court talks courthouse security, windows
The Clark County Quorum Court held a brief meeting Monday evening
University of Arkansas Dean’s List includes local students
The University of Arkansas announced students who earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester
Fermentation science may offer new route to better lower-alcohol wine
As health-conscious consumers continue to seek lower alcohol content in their wine, scientists like Zachary Bean are working on ways to both meet this demand and make it better
Will Arkansans see $430 Social Security cut?
If Congress doesn’t act, the average Arkansas retiree could see a Social Security monthly benefit cut of $430 in 2032, based on findings from the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget
Arkansas Advocate: Lawsuit filed over secret agreement for military drone manufacturer
A retired University of Arkansas professor is suing Fayetteville over its nondisclosure agreement for a military-grade drone manufacturer, as the secrecy surrounding data centers and other economic deals in the state faces increased scrutiny
Area scholars get top honors at A-State
Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the spring 2026 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced
Arkansas officers decertified in CLEST hearings
The Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training met Tuesday and Wednesday to review multiple officer decertification requests and other agenda items to be considered during future hearings
Stateline: Inflation spiked to 4.2%, a three-year high, in May
The higher year-over-year inflation rate was expected, but at more than double the Federal Reserve’s target rate of 2%, the new numbers dimmed hopes for a cut in the interest rate
Bits & Pieces: Another DG in the works
It could be argued that Bismarck needs another Dollar General like Arkadelphia needs another Mexican restaurant
Locals among Arkansas governor’s appointments
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced the following appointments
University of Arkansas Chancellor’s List includes local students
The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for earning a place on the Spring 2026 Chancellor’s List, the university’s highest semester academic honor for undergraduates
Local UCA students named Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List
The University of Arkansas named students as Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List honors for the spring 2026 semester
AGFC celebrates homecoming for Legacy Lunker largemouth bass
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s hatchery and Black Bass Program staff returned 18 healthy, double-digit largemouth bass to lakes across Arkansas in May, marking one of the final steps in the official inaugural year of the Arkansas Legacy Lunker Program
Grant supports research on cattle tick threat bovine theileriosis
As cases of a deadly cattle disease rise in Arkansas, researchers with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station are testing two treatments they hope will help ranchers protect their herds
Clark County students graduate from Arkansas Connections Academy
Arkansas Connections Academy celebrated 1,012 graduates from across the state during its commencement ceremony held on May 30, 2026, in Little Rock
Dispatch Desk: Newborn kittens dumped at lady’s doorstep
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed June 1-7, 2026, at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office
HSU taps Kuttenkuler as vice chancellor for student life
As vice chancellor for student life, Kuttenkuler will provide leadership for key areas that support the student experience, including student engagement, housing, counseling and health services, recreation, student conduct, disability services, Greek life, and other programs designed to promote student success and well-being
Advertorial: Spine care physician seeing patients in Arkadelphia
Residents of Clark County and surrounding areas now have access to specialized, non-surgical spine care without the long drive
Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend June 12-14, family fishing derbies June 13
An annual tradition sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and approved by Gov. Sanders, Free Fishing Weekend gives many people the opportunity to enjoy the amazing angling The Natural State has to offer
7 Arkansas properties added to National Register of Historic Places
Seven Arkansas properties have been added to the National Register of Historic Places during the month of May
Deadline approaches to apply for Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship
The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship is available to Arkansas residents attending two-year or four-year in-state colleges and universities
Arkansas Advocate: Murder charge dismissed against Arkansas man running for county sheriff
A second degree murder case was dismissed against the Arkansas man who won the Republican nomination for Lonoke County sheriff as he awaited trial on the charge he killed his daughter’s accused sexual abuser
Hendrix College student from Arkadelphia included in Hendrix-Murphy Foundation funding awards
The Hendrix-Murphy Foundation awarded $147,716 in grants in the spring semester for 24 student cocurricular projects and three faculty-led study-travel projects in literature and language
Arkansas cotton, soybean planting pushes toward finish as June ‘Acreage’ surveys get underway
Soggy weather is slowing cotton growers in Arkansas as the planting window closes, but strong prices may push farmers to finish the job
Corn sale to benefit child safety center
The Percy and Donna Malone Child Safety Center will host a corn sale Friday, June 26, 2026
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery warns of video call scam
Following recent reports regarding a fraudulent video caller, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) urges players to use caution
Local HSU students make Chancellor’s List, Honor Roll
Henderson State University has announced the students listed on the Chancellor’s List and Honor Roll for the Spring 2026 Semester
Commentary: WIC food aid is a lifeline for Arkansas families like mine. Let’s keep it strong.
Since 2014, I’ve been a mom to more than 20 kids. Yes, you read that correctly.
Ouachita Baptist named most admired university in Arkansas
Ouachita Baptist University was recently named one of Arkansas Money & Politics’ Most Admired Companies for 2026, earning the honor for most admired four-year college or university in the state
2 Clark County manufacturers make Super 16 in Coolest Things Made in Arkansas contest
These #ClarkCountyMade products will face off against 14 others in a single-elimination bracket to determine the Coolest Thing Made in Arkansas
Junior Auxiliary of Arkadelphia announces poker tournament, Camp Kaleidoscope
Proceeds benefit Junior Auxiliary programs serving Clark County