CITIZENS BEWARE — The IRS will never call to demand immediate payment, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill. | Shutterstock image From 9E Prosecutor Dan Turner Fraud and scams targeting taxpayers are frequent around tax season. They are also likely to intensify over the next few weeks. This time of year, local law enforcement agencies routinely receive complaints regarding suspicious letters and phone calls related to potential tax fraud schemes. These schemes include potential tax identity theft, IRS imposter scams, and phony claims of IRS lawsuits and similar bogus claims. In…
Clark County Judge Troy Tucker has issued a burn ban for Clark County effective Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ban makes outdoor burning a misdemeanor offense punishable by a hefty fine. The county will remain under a burn ban until further notice. Clark County joined countless others in Arkansas as the danger for wildfire has heightened across the state. This week, all 75 counties have gone from a Moderate wildfire risk to a High risk. Risk levels are determined by fuel conditions, drought status, and long-term weather forecasts. They are categorized by how easily fires can start and how hard…
From the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery The instant ticket $50,000 Stacked continues to bring big wins to Arkansas lottery players. K. Malcolm of Clark County won $50,000 playing the $50,000 Stacked ticket. He purchased the winning ticket at Smoker Friendly #1157, 2708 Pine St., Suite C in Arkadelphia. “What’s funny is, that’s not my usual ticket,” Malcolm told lottery officials. Malcolm bought the winning $50,000 Stacked ticket shortly after the game launched. Usually more interested in games offering $1 million top prizes, he decided to give the new ticket a chance with the extra $20 he had on hand. Malcolm scratched…
Clark County real estate transactions recorded March 6-19, 2026, having a value of $100,000 or greater. Information is gathered from public records held by the Clark County Circuit Clerk, online real estate records via actdatascout.com and the Arkansas Secretary of State. The Arkadelphian includes names of grantees, grantors, transaction price and property description available, and does not withhold names. A variety of factors, including improvements made to a home or property, are considered in real estate prices that may increase from when the seller bought the property. In the past two weeks, Shields Wood Products Inc. sold its acreage on Arkansas Highway…
Tina Hall has joined Arkansas Community Foundation as its chief communications officer—providing leadership for branding, marketing and communications to advance the organization’s philanthropic mission of community development
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Egg prices are heading upward from their February dip, but consumers should get used to a price rollercoaster
Clark County Judge Troy Tucker has issued a burn ban for Clark County effective Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Early voting in several races with primary runoffs starts Tuesday, with voters choosing the Republican nominee for secretary of state, as well as major party primaries for legislative and local seats
ailThe following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia
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Although earlier this week Arkansas had some relief for burning conditions, all 75 counties on Friday, March 20, were under a Moderate Risk for wildfire danger
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The following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia, Arkansas
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Fraud and scams targeting taxpayers are frequent around tax season. They are also likely to intensify over the next few weeks
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