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The poll was up for one week with 51 website visitors casting a vote.
SAIL! Event draws nation’s best skippers to DeGray Lake

For 50 years the Catalina 22 nationals have been held at popular aquatic destinations throughout the U.S. The 2023 event was the first national regatta to be held at DeGray Lake.
Ouachita recognizes local graduates

A list of Ouachita’s local candidates for graduation.
Murfreesboro truck driver killed in Daisy accident

A Murfreesboro man died Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler.
Clark County students graduate from SAU Tech

The college awarded 384 credentials to students from Arkansas, Louisana, Texas, Mississippi, and other states.
Dispatch Desk: Friday, May 26

The following incidents were gathered from reports filed at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
2 confirmed dead in Clark County accident involving train

Two people were killed and two others injured in a collision with a locomotive Thursday afternoon.
Cyclones named ahead of 2023 hurricane season

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced the Atlantic Tropical Cyclones names for 2023.
Arkansas foresters seek public input on pine tree discoloration, mortality

The increase in pine tree discoloration and mortality is an issue that has been observed in Arkansas and neighboring states.
I-30 crash kills young Hope man

A Hempstead County man died early Wednesday morning on Interstate 30 in a collision with a semi-truck.
4-H summer program to introduce youth to local professions

Each Friday’s tour will visit up to two businesses but could hear from as many as 10 different job perspectives.
Parade through Arkadelphia a reminder of Memorial Day’s true meaning

It was a hot midday, but that didn’t stop about 20 local residents from joining a national relay that made Arkadelphia part of its stop en route to Dallas.
Train stopped a rollin’: EDCCC to keep $1.3M set aside for rail grant

The Economic Development Corp. of Clark County pulled the plug Tuesday on its previous $1.3 million commitment to match a reimbursement grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
Entergy Arkansas launches refrigerator and freezer initiative

The Entergy Solutions’ Point of Purchase Solutions Program allows customers to schedule a free pick-up of a working refrigerator or freezer and receive a $25 incentive check for recycling their old appliance.
Arkadelphia sanitation to host week-long trash bag pickup event

Past events have only lasted three days.
UA’s Fulbright College names local students to Spring Dean’s List

Local students were named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas.
Arkadelphia students raise $7,500 for ALS

By CLAIR MAYS | Arkadelphia Public Schools The month of May is ALS Awareness Month. On May 11, 2023, 55 members of Arkadelphia High School and Goza Middle School FBLA Chapters participated […]
Reddies’ historic golf run comes to close in Final Four

After being ranked as high as No. 4 in the WGCA national rankings, Henderson closes 2022-23 with the best postseason finish in program history.
Arkansas agencies to train at DeGray Lake

The event features staged emergency scenarios that happen in real-time.
Dispatch Desk: Monday, May 22

The following incidents were gathered from reports filed at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
BITS & PIECES: Just kiln time

A lot of you are still talking about that big incinerator that was hauled across South Arkansas this week, and you’re still asking the same question about lithium batteries.
Iron Mountain partner named outstanding alumnus at National Park College

National Park College named Bill Barnes as the 2023 Outstanding Alumnus.
Movies in the Park returning to Arkadelphia

The first Movie in the Park will be Disney/Pixar’s “Lightyear” on Friday, June 9.
Amity truck driver hurt, another killed in semi collision on U.S. 70

A head-on collision involving two semi-trucks Wednesday left one Arkansas truck driver dead and another injured.
Officer’s swift action saves Arkadelphia plaza from inferno

Mr. Suds is located in the same plaza as the Sherwin-Williams paint store. If certain paints catch on fire, it can act as a catalyst for fires to spread.
Arkadelphia school board raises wages for classified staff; Where are students getting concurrent credit?

Superintendent Nikki Thomas said the raises average out to roughly $1,500 more per year for these employees, and to about $500 per year for bus drivers.
Brenda McDaniel

Brenda worked at Idlehoar Nursing Home in Murfreesboro for a short time. Upon leaving the nursing home, she was employed by Poulan of Nashville, Arkansas for 38 years.
Richard Carter

Richard was a retired shift supervisor with El Paso National Gas Company for thirty-three years. He worked in maintenance at HSU for five years after his retirement.
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