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.
DAR celebrates 110 years in Arkadelphia
The Arkadelphia Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated its 110th anniversary with a celebration June 4, 2026, at Blakelytown Event Venue
Clark County Jail Bookings: June 1-7, 2026
The following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia
SAU launches new Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management
The program is designed to meet growing demand for trained emergency management professionals across government, public safety, healthcare, and the private sector
Inmates held in regional jails
Lists of prisoners held in Southwest Arkansas, with links provided