Cinco de Mayo taking center stage in Arkadelphia on May 5
The celebration will feature live music from Los MX, a variety of authentic taco trucks, and a Kids Zone — complete with a Ferris wheel, bounce houses, temporary tattoos, and a piñata zone
Former HSU marketing director joins Arkansas Community Foundation
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
Arkansas Advocate: How is the state’s public school funding amount set?
While Arkansas lawmakers prepare to debate the rising cost of the state’s school voucher program, the Legislature must also determine the cost of an adequate public education
Farmers, consumers may be riding the egg price waves in the coming months
Egg prices are heading upward from their February dip, but consumers should get used to a price rollercoaster
Egg hunt in Arkadelphia set for April 4
The annual Community Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. until noon at the Arkadelphia Youth Sports Complex
Clark County under Burn Ban
Clark County Judge Troy Tucker has issued a burn ban for Clark County effective Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Arkansas Advocate: Early voting for primary runoffs starts today. Here’s what to know.
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
Dispatch Desk: Pit bull bite sends Arkadelphia woman to ER
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed March 16-23, 2026, at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office
Clark County Arkansas jail bookings: March 16-23, 2026
ailThe following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia
Arkansas led nation in Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings in 2025
Arkansas led the nation in Chapter 12 bankruptcy filings in 2025 and had the largest year-over-year rise, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation
Stateline: The pay gap between women and men widened in 2025, analysis finds
The earnings gap between men and women slightly widened last year, according to a new analysis published Thursday
Will SOS runoff voters care about ‘salty language’?
How important is a candidate’s use of online “salty language”?
Arkansas Advocate: Hammer, Norris headed toward runoff in Republican secretary of state race
Army veteran Bryan Norris and state Sen. Kim Hammer are advancing to a runoff later this month for the Republican nomination for secretary of state
Felony Friday: Texas pair steals 18-wheeler, hauls lumber-loaded trailer to Dallas
This is a roundup of felony charges filed March 13-27, 2026, by the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office
Ellen Ludwig
Born in Mainz, Germany, Ellen’s early life was defined by the profound challenges of World War II, when she witnessed the destruction of her home city and the tragic loss of her beloved brother. In the U.S., Ellen pursued the arts and was known for cooking authentic German cuisine. Her passion for culinary arts lives on through her daughter, Lorraine, at Ludwig’s Bakery
Froney Grace
Froney never turned away anyone in need, always opening her home and offering comfort, support, and love to those who needed it most
Charles Giles
Over the years, Charles worked as an engineer, welder, and construction worker. Later in life Charles fathered two sons and a daughter
Arkansas Advocate: Third round of ‘No Kings’ protests expected Saturday throughout Arkansas
The list of cities includes Arkadelphia, where protestors are set to assemble from 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the corner of Pine Street and W.P. Malone Drive
AGFC reports 16-year high in boating fatalities, 5-year high in accidents
Seventeen people lost their lives while boating in The Natural State last year, the most recorded in a single year since 2009
Scams targeting taxpayers on rise; prosecutor encourages vigilance
Fraud and scams targeting taxpayers are frequent around tax season. They are also likely to intensify over the next few weeks