OBU performance of “Into the Woods” weaves fairy tales, revives childhood favorites
Based on the book by James Lapine and utilizing music and lyrics from Stephen Sondheim, “Into the Woods” is nothing short of a showstopper
Clark County inmates held in the Arkansas prison system in April 2026
As of April 1, 2026, there were 339 people listed as Clark County inmates by the Arkansas Department of Corrections website
Arkansas Advocate: Hammer wins Republican nomination for Arkansas secretary of state
Kim Hammer, a state senator who has sponsored several restrictions on Arkansas’ elections and initiative process, has won the Republican nomination for secretary of state
No Second Thoughts: Fooled Again (I Don’t Like It)
If you’ve come here today for a good April Fool’s spoof, we’re sorry to disappoint
Advertorial: Team Brown hiring push marks sign of real estate growth in Clark County
As real estate activity continues across Arkadelphia and surrounding areas, one local business is preparing for growth
Trade experts: U.S. shouldn’t fixate on China
The U.S. should widen its focus to Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, experts in international trade said
Northwest Arkansas resident claims $250M Powerball ticket
A jackpot-winning Powerball ticket worth $250.8 million was sold in Arkansas for the March 2 drawing
RESCHEDULED: Community barbecue to benefit victims of apartment fire
Citizens are invited to a community-wide fundraiser barbecue to benefit the 11 families displaced by the March 17 fire that destroyed Valley View Apartments
Clark County Jail Bookings: March 24-29, 2026
The following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia
Retired teachers group hears from healthy living expert
At its March 2026 meeting, Clark Country Retired Teachers heard from Tommie Rogers, community health nurse specialist
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
Lorraine Bowie
A 1984 graduate of Gurdon High School, Lorraine furthered her education and earned a degree in business and early childhood development
Rain chances on rise Friday, Saturday; Easter forecast calls for sunshine
Much of Arkansas has a “decent” chance of receiving in excess of 1.5 inches of rain in coming days, the National Weather Service in Little Rock said
AGFC’s annual turkey report offers insight into 2026 hunting season
Hunters in 2025 harvested 22% more turkeys than the previous year
Jane Cantrell
Jane was recognized for her ability as a teacher, the wonderful food she cooked, her dedication to the training of work skills to the students in the food service department, her love and generosity towards her children and grandchildren and everyone else, and her love for Jesus and desire to see her family united in the kingdom of God
MagnoliaReporter.com: Sheriff says there’s more than meets the eye in video of Columbia County jail fight
The brief video purports to show a jail staff member using pepper spray against a seated prisoner without provocation