BITS & PIECES: Saturday, June 25
We were saddened by the news this week that the Salt & Grain will be closing its doors in early July.
Loe seeks re-election to SCAEC board
Shelley Loe announced she is seeking re-election to the South Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative board.
Obituary: Darris Wilbourn
Perhaps Darris was best known for her fried fruit pies and fresh strawberry pies. Almost everyone she knew got more than one. She loved to cook and especially loved church socials and potlucks.
Obituary: Eva Marks
Eva worked as a Rosie the Riveter in Rhode Island and married her husband Raymond James Marks after the war. They traveled all over the world while he worked in the oil fields.
Kirksey announces run for SCAEC board
Brian Kirksey has announced his candidacy for the South Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative board.
Abigail Fowler’s Summer Reading List
Abigail FowlerSpecial to The Arkadelphian Abigail’s world view summer reading list: Khaled Hosseini: “And The Mountains Echoed” Ali Wong: “Dear Girls” Angie Thomas: “The Hate U Give” Howard Zinn: “A People’s History […]
Dispatch Desk: Friday, June 24
A South 5th Street woman reported an unknown white male came to her door the previous night and asked to come inside to talk.
Wreck kills 1, hurts 3
Madison Jackson Cary, 20, of Gurdon was killed as a result of an accident that happened at 4:35 a.m. Thursday, June 23, on US Highway 167 north of Moro Creek.
Nelson announces run for SCAEC board
Desarae Nelson has announced candidacy for the South Central Electric Cooperative board.
Death notice: Madison Cary
Madison Jackson Cary, age 20, of Gurdon, passed from this life on Thursday June 23, 2022.
Non-partisan ‘Gun Sense’ group sets public interest meeting
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense invites the public to attend at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, at Citizens Bank, 2710 Pine St.
Arkansas counties with the most pre-war homes: STACKER
Counties are ranked by the highest percent of homes that were built before 1939 based on 2020 5-year estimates.
School board meeting emotional as Neathery says ‘goodbye’
The Arkadelphia Board of Education had tabled discussion on whether it would donate roughly $180,000 worth of the high school’s now-defunct engineering program to collegiate programs.
Obituary: Willie Swink
It was rumored that Rabbit had the best cold water in Okolona.
Dispatch Desk: Wednesday, June 22
An El Dorado man reported the theft of a catalytic converter from his pickup that he left parked at the Iron Mountain Spillway boat ramp parking lot.
BITS & PIECES: Tuesday, June 21
The Arkadelphian has been named a finalist in the Society of Professional Journalists’ 2022 Diamond Journalism Awards.
Meeting scheduled for rural voters
There will be a non-partisan civic information meeting for rural voters in the Okolona and Antoine areas, plus anyone else interested in learning about how to vote, register, learn about candidates and issues
Locals named to HSU Dean’s List, Honor Roll
To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have achieved a 4.0 grade point average for the entire semester. To make the Honor Roll, a student must have received at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester.
Obituary: Dr. Tifton “Tiff” Covington
Dr. Tifton “Tiff” Connor Covington, age 57, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Friday, June 3, 2022, at UAMS in Little Rock.
SKATE IT OUT: Rollerblader on emotional journey makes local stop
In mid-June Natalia began her journey and on Friday morning she arrived at dawn for rest at a Caddo Valley hotel. Arkadelphia would be her second Arkansas stop, as she had departed Texarkana at dusk Thursday and skated north on Highway 67 through the night hours.
Obituary: Leslie ‘Stan’ Quarles
Stan was known for his quick smile, quiet patience, and unwavering dedication to his family, especially his “girls.” In his retirement, Stan treasured traveling with his family across the United States, especially the many return trips to Hawaii, the location of his and Geneva’s honeymoon in 1976.
Reddies release ’22 football schedule
Henderson State has released its 2022 football schedule, allowing fans the opportunity to follow the Reddies as they challenge for a Great American Conference title this fall.
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