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Camden student crowned 2023 Miss HSU

By Joel Phelps

Week in Clark County History: Feb. 5

By Joel Phelps

AHS announces Honor Roll for fall 2022

By Joel Phelps
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APD officer sued after collision with bicycle; report notes bicyclist at fault

By Joel Phelps

Civil rights lawsuit against Arkadelphia Schools dismissed

By Joel Phelps on February 7, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Five Badgers sign to Arkansas universities

By Joel Phelps on February 7, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Black community leaders honored in Arkadelphia

By Joel Phelps on February 6, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

National Signing Day brings in wealth of young players for Tigers, Reddies

By Joel Phelps on February 3, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

“We’re out of the worst of it” says OEM director on ice storm

By Joel Phelps on February 2, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

JP says committees needed to address jail conditions, DeGray Lake area

By Joel Phelps on February 1, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

Sanders attacks “radical left” and “woke” culture in response to State of the Union address

By Joel Phelps on February 8, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

Her roughly 15-minute speech was long on criticism of Biden and Democrats, but short on specific Republican-backed alternatives.

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Lady Badgers win in Hope

By Joel Phelps on February 8, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

This win solidifies the Lady Badgers’ place at third in the conference, placing them in good standing with the playoffs coming soon.

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Badgers fall late in Hope

By Joel Phelps on February 8, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Shots unable to fall, foul trouble and other problems plagued the Badgers, who gave up a three-point halftime lead on their way to suffering their first loss to Hope since the 2020-21 season.

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Big Papa’s BBQ: Bismarck’s own world-class pit master

By Kelly on February 8, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Bismarck is home to one of the world’s best cooks, with the numbers to prove it.

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Needs for family center addressed in annual report to board

By Joel Phelps on February 8, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The Arkadelphia Board of Directors held a brief meeting Tuesday night with few items on the agenda.

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LETTER: To Gov.: Reconsider investing in SW Ark and our future

By Joel Phelps on February 7, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
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I am writing to inquire regarding your decision and order to halt the investment of much needed funding for expansion of broadband internet service in the southwest corridor of Arkansas.

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Ouachita reports 99% placement rate for 2022 graduates 

By Joel Phelps on February 7, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Ouachita Baptist University reported that 99% of its 2022 graduates are employed or furthering their education.

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Civil rights lawsuit against Arkadelphia Schools dismissed

By Joel Phelps on February 7, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The 2022 lawsuit filed against the Arkadelphia Board of Education, its former superintendent, and a high school principal was dismissed a month before it was headed to trial in U.S. District Court-Western District in Hot Springs.

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NPC launches CNA, medication assistant programs

By Joel Phelps on February 7, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The National Park College (NPC) Adult Education Center was recently awarded a grant to offer certified nursing assistant (CNA) and Medication Assistant-Certified (MA-C) training at no cost to participants.

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De Queen pedestrian struck, killed by three vehicles

By Joel Phelps on February 7, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

A South Arkansas man died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, on U.S. Highway 71 in Little River County after being struck by three vehicles.

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Five Badgers sign to Arkansas universities

By Joel Phelps on February 7, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Five Arkadelphia High School students put pen to paper Tuesday, Feb. 7, committing to multiple local universities.

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Gray has career shooting night, Badgers trounce De Queen

By Joel Phelps on February 7, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Following a heartbreaking loss at home to Camden-Fairview where the Badgers lost in the final minutes, every player was ready for another chance to prove themselves, leading to stellar performances across the board for Arkadelphia.

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Lady Badgers’ team effort puts down De Queen at home

By Joel Phelps on February 7, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Multiple scorers got involved for Arkadelphia on a night where the Lady Badgers’ fast offense led to multiple points in transition.

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Black community leaders honored in Arkadelphia

By Joel Phelps on February 6, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Arkadelphia Town Hall was packed Monday morning as more than 75 people filed into the atrium to honor the inaugural class of Black History Month honorees.

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Dispatch Desk: Monday, Feb. 6

By Joel Phelps on February 6, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The following incidents were gathered from reports filed at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

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Legislature rolls through Week 4 with ice and amendments | Arkansas Advocate

By Joel Phelps on February 5, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The fourth week of the Arkansas General Assembly’s 2023 legislative session brought lots of ice and amendments.

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Ozark Bluff Shelters topic of February archeological talk

By Joel Phelps on February 4, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Ozark bluff shelters of Arkansas and southern Missouri are renowned archaeological resources that help shape regional understandings of occupation histories and land use patterns from the early Holocene through the historic period.

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Shorthanded Badgers fall to Cardinals at home

By Joel Phelps on February 3, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

After a long week with Tuesday’s game being canceled, the Badgers brought their full might into this game and fell just short. 

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Lady Badgers snag win at home over Lady Cards

By Joel Phelps on February 3, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The Lady Badgers will play again Monday night in Arkadelphia as they take on the De Queen Lady Leopards (8-4), who could not come into town for Tuesday’s game.

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How to keep your food safe during a power outage 

By Joel Phelps on February 3, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The food safety clock is ticking on their food in fridges and freezers. For many, it may already be too late to save.

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National Signing Day brings in wealth of young players for Tigers, Reddies

By Joel Phelps on February 3, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
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A total of 68 players committed to an Arkadelphia-based University on a football scholarship.

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Proposed work requirement for federal housing assistance advances in Arkansas House

By Joel Phelps on February 3, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

A legislative committee approved a proposed Arkansas law on Wednesday that would require able-bodied adults to work or volunteer part-time to receive federal housing assistance.

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Dispatch Desk: Friday, Feb. 3

By Joel Phelps on February 3, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The following incidents were gathered from reports filed at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

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12 influential leaders being honored for Black History Month

By Joel Phelps on January 16, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

In this inaugural year, 12 honorees have been selected to have their likeness displayed on banners in the downtown area.

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Edward Lee Wilson

By Joel Phelps on February 8, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Edward was employed at Fleet Tire Service for 30 years.

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Jackie Thornton

By Joel Phelps on February 8, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Carolyn retired from the Arkansas Highway department where she worked as an office manager.

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Poland wants to buy $10B worth of Camden-built military hardware | magnoliareporter.com

By Joel Phelps on February 8, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Congress was notified Tuesday that Poland, which borders Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania, wants M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers and related equipment.

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Bismarck Deli and Market: A growing community staple

People »

Big Papa’s BBQ: Bismarck’s own world-class pit master

Camden student crowned 2023 Miss HSU

Black community leaders honored in Arkadelphia

Education »

Declining enrollment at Gurdon prompts classroom shift, plans for millage election

Scholarships available for single parents

Groundbreaking planned for new Peake campus

City & County »

Needs for family center addressed in annual report to board

City issues $247K in Jan. construction jobs

JP says committees needed to address jail conditions, DeGray Lake area

Sports »

Lady Badgers win in Hope

Badgers fall late in Hope

Five Badgers sign to Arkansas universities

Police & Fire »

Dispatch Desk: Monday, Feb. 6

APD officer sued after collision with bicycle; report notes bicyclist at fault

Dispatch Desk: Friday, Feb. 3

Region & State »

Poland wants to buy $10B worth of Camden-built military hardware | magnoliareporter.com

Sanders attacks “radical left” and “woke” culture in response to State of the Union address

De Queen pedestrian struck, killed by three vehicles

News & History »

Week in Clark County History: Feb. 5

Ozark Bluff Shelters topic of February archeological talk

New book highlights Clark County’s mining history; reception scheduled Feb. 7

Environment »

Cattle prices surge as supply falls, demand holds steady

AGFC cleans up trash at Mena lake

Arkansas energy stakeholders begin talks on new net-metering compensation bill

Outdoors »

River critters so cute you’ll want their ottergraph

50th anniversary of DeGray Dam marks $556 million worth of hydropower

AGFC taking summer intern applications

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