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May 7, 2026
  • Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship awards $4,800 to 3 single Clark County parents
  • Humane Society offering discount spay/neuter clinic in May
  • Arkadelphia’s Sarah Durand graduating from University of Georgia
  • Arkansas EHC celebrates social, community impact
  • Arkansas elk hunting permit applications open through May
  • Dr. Charles Weiner
  • J.N. Stephens

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Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship awards $4,800 to 3 single Clark County parents

Taylor Keeling poses with a scholarship award from the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund. Keeling was one of three single-parent Clark Countians furthering their education. | Submitted photo Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) raised $61,000 during its second annual Day of Giving on March 20, 2026, showing strong statewide support for single parents working toward a college degree. This fundraising effort came as ASPSF awarded $659,600 in Spring 2026 scholarships to 453 single parents, helping student parents across 69 counties stay enrolled in college or trade school while supporting their families. In Clark County, ASPSF awarded $4,800 to three…

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Arkansas Advocate: State lawmakers approve $192M tax cut legislation, end session 

 Rep. Ashley Hudson, a Little Rock Democrat, speaks on the floor of the Arkansas House on May 5, 2026. | Arkansas Advocate photo by Tess Vrbin By ANTOINETTE GRAJEDA | Arkansas Advocate Arkansas legislators gave final approval to another round of income tax cuts Wednesday morning, concluding a three-day special session.  Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is scheduled to sign the tax cuts into law this afternoon. This marks the fourth time the General Assembly has lowered income taxes since the Republican governor took office in 2023.  Sanders called lawmakers back into session to lower the top individual income tax rate from 3.9% to 3.7%,…

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Arkansas Advocate: Tax cut plan sails through legislative committees as special session begins

MORE THAN A BUDGET — Michelle Pedro (left) of Springdale, representing the Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese, speaks against proposed income tax cuts before the Senate Revenue and Tax Committee on May 4, 2026. Republican committee members Sen. Justin Boyd of Fort Smith, Sen. Bart Hester of Cave Springs and Sen. Jonathan Dismang of Searcy listen to testimony. | Photo by Tess Vrbin/Arkansas Advocate By TESS VRBIN | Arkansas Advocate Arkansas lawmakers advanced what would be the state’s fourth income tax cut in four years Monday despite critics’ warnings that reducing revenue could jeopardize social services. Senate Bill 1 and House Bill 1001 would cut the top…

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Chris Kizer tapped as head Badger

TOP BADGER — Chris Kizer is the new head coach of the AHS Badgers football program. | Arkadelphia High School photo By CHRIS BABB | Special to arkadelphian.com The Arkadelphia Public School District school board approved the hiring of Chris Kizer as the next head coach of the Badger football program Friday evening at a special called meeting. Kizer has served two separate stints with the Badgers and has been the defensive coordinator for a total of 10 seasons. Kizer was defensive coordinator on the staff of the state championship teams of 2017 and 2018 under coach J.R. Eldridge. After leaving in…

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Arkadelphia’s Sarah Durand graduating from University of Georgia

Sarah Jennifer Durand is one of over 9,400 candidates to be recognized in the University of Georgia’s Class of 2026 spring Commencement ceremonies held this week

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Arkansas elk hunting permit applications open through May
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Arkansas elk hunting permit applications open through May

Fifteen permits (Five either sex and 10 antlerless) will be available for public draw through online applications this season

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Arkansas Advocate: Tax cut plan sails through legislative committees as special session begins
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Arkansas Advocate: Tax cut plan sails through legislative committees as special session begins

Arkansas lawmakers advanced what would be the state’s fourth income tax cut in four years Monday despite critics’ warnings that reducing revenue could jeopardize social services

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Soybean planting sprints along at fastest pace since 1988
Agriculture Arkansas

Soybean planting sprints along at fastest pace since 1988

Dry weather at the start of the row crop growing season has sped planting of the state’s five major crops, with soybeans going in the ground at the fastest pace since 1988

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Steve Brawner: Entergy CEO says Arkansas could get ‘new nuclear’
Arkansas Environment

Steve Brawner: Entergy CEO says Arkansas could get ‘new nuclear’

Could new nuclear reactors be in Arkansas’ future? They could if money is available.

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History Minute: The deadliest tornadoes recorded in Arkansas
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History Minute: The deadliest tornadoes recorded in Arkansas

Did you know the South Arkansas town of Strong gets its name from the community’s spirit following a deadly tornado?

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Angie Schleiff named OBU’s Support Staff Member of the Year
Higher Education People

Angie Schleiff named OBU’s Support Staff Member of the Year

The award is presented annually to a campus support staff member who demonstrates excellence in work responsibilities, support for the university’s mission and positive engagement with students, coworkers and members of the public

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HSU faculty recognized for excellence, years of service
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HSU faculty recognized for excellence, years of service

Henderson State University presented Faculty Excellence Awards and recognized faculty members for their years of service to the university during a reception on April 28

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Clark County Jail Bookings: April 27 – May 3, 2026
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Clark County Jail Bookings: April 27 – May 3, 2026

The following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia

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National Day of Prayer to be observed locally May 7
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National Day of Prayer to be observed locally May 7

The event will take place at Third Street Baptist Church

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Clark County inmates held in the Arkansas prison system in May 2026
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Clark County inmates held in the Arkansas prison system in May 2026

As of May 1, 2026, there were 346 people listed as Clark County inmates by the Arkansas Department of Corrections website

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States Newsroom: Gas prices jump again as Trump turns to new plan for Strait of Hormuz
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States Newsroom: Gas prices jump again as Trump turns to new plan for Strait of Hormuz

Americans saw prices at the pump sharply rise in recent days as the nationwide average cost for a gallon of regular gas shot up 38 cents over the past week

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AGFC: Leave ‘abandoned’ wildlife where you find it
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AGFC: Leave ‘abandoned’ wildlife where you find it

Moving baby critters that seem to be abandoned can cause more harm than good

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Arkansas AG announces settlement with Walmart
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Arkansas AG announces settlement with Walmart

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced a settlement with Walmart in light of a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission and 11 other states for deceptive trade practices

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Letter to the Editor: A Thank You to Those Who Serve
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Letter to the Editor: A Thank You to Those Who Serve

Even with mixed feelings about a data center, a reader says we should remember the good faith of public servants

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Letter to the Editor: The Great Arkadelphia Divide
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Letter to the Editor: The Great Arkadelphia Divide

A reader ponders different perspectives on the perception of a community’s divide

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Stateline: Americans’ air conditioning costs expected to rise again this summer
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Stateline: Americans’ air conditioning costs expected to rise again this summer

After facing costly heating bills this winter, consumers shouldn’t expect relief for the summer months, according to new projections for household utility costs

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Vote for the 2026 ‘Best of the Best’ Readers Choice awards
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Vote for the 2026 ‘Best of the Best’ Readers Choice awards

Each May, arkadelphian.com’s readers are treated to a month-long chance to cast their vote for a variety of their favorite local restaurants, businesses and more

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Arkansas farmers could see more than $150M in disaster relief
Agriculture Arkansas

Arkansas farmers could see more than $150M in disaster relief

 Arkansas farmers being squeezed hard by higher fuel and input prices this year could see more than $150 million in total disaster relief with a second round of Supplemental Disaster Relief Program payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Real Estate: Amity brewpub changes ownership
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Real Estate: Amity brewpub changes ownership

Clark County real estate transactions recorded April 2-23, 2026, having a value of $100,000 or greater

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Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship awards $4,800 to 3 single Clark County parents
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Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship awards $4,800 to 3 single Clark County parents

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) raised $61,000 during its second annual Day of Giving on March 20, 2026, showing strong statewide support for single parents working toward a college degree

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Humane Society offering discount spay/neuter clinic in May
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Humane Society offering discount spay/neuter clinic in May

The Humane Society of Clark County will host a discount spay and neuter clinic Tuesday through Thursday, May 12-14, 2026

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Arkansas EHC celebrates social, community impact
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Arkansas EHC celebrates social, community impact

Denise Bailey thought she was just signing up for a craft show. Instead, she wound up with a family.

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Dr. Charles Weiner
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Dr. Charles Weiner

Dr. Weiner was a licensed clinical psychologist and emeritus professor of education and counseling at Henderson State University

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J.N. Stephens
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J.N. Stephens

A logger by trade, J.N. was a true outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing equally

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