Clark County Jail Bookings: Aug. 31 – Sept. 7, 2026
The following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia
Literacy Council of the Ouachitas offering weekly hours at Clark County Library
The Literacy Council of the Ouachitas is making its free adult literacy services more accessible in Clark County with new weekly office hours at the Clark County Library
Arkadelphia Mayor: Understanding city government, departments and how decisions are made
Recently, I have seen questions raised on social media regarding city government, our budget, and how decisions are made. I would like to provide some clarification.
History Minute: The colorful history of college mascots in Arkansas
There was a time when Arkansas called the Cardinals and Arkansas State University cheered on the Gorillas
Arkadelphia city manager gets rave review from board
It took the Arkadelphia Board of Directors nearly three hours to rate City Manager Gary Brinkley’s job performance as “between good and excellent.”
Clark County Jail Bookings: Aug. 24-31, 2026
The following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia
Twin Rivers plans candlelight vigil for World Suicide Prevention Day
Twin Rivers Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center will host a Candlelight Vigil on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, beginning at 7:30 p.m., on the grounds of the Clark County Courthouse
New history book highlights Clark County notables — including outlaws, crooks and rascals
The Clark County Historical Association announces the publication of a new book, Clark County Notables: Pioneers, Businessmen, Builders, Farmers, Politicians, Historians, Soldiers, Outlaws, Crooks, Rascals, and Other Memorable Characters of Yesteryear by Wendy Richter
Okolona under boil order
Effective 11:17 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, Okolona Waterworks was placed under a boil order by the Arkansas Department of Health
Poll: Cotton behind, Sanders not far ahead
Sen. Tom Cotton and Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders are definitely still the favorites to win in November. But the election just got more interesting.
Will El Niño bring winter precipitation?
The current hot weather pattern in Arkansas is not driven by El Niño; however, it may bring much-needed precipitation at the end of the year.
Dispatch Desk: Woman clears name in traffic stop mixup
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed Aug. 31 through Sept. 7, 2026, at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office
Josh Turner to headline Oaklawn
Known for his unmistakable, buttery baritone and timeless songs like “Long Black Train” and “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” Turner’s five No. 1 singles include “Your Man”
Teresa Waters
Teresa’s natural talent as a cosmetologist, combined with her personality and attention to detail, made her one of the popular cosmetologists in the Arkadelphia area
Ouachita signs advanced standing agreements with two seminaries
Ouachita students can now receive as many as 27 hours of advanced standing in NOBTS’ accelerated MDiv program and up to 12 hours in Beeson’s MDiv degree track