Trump administration aims to exclude many noncitizens from the census
The Trump administration wants to overhaul the U.S. census to exclude noncitizens who don’t have a green card from the country’s next population count in 2030
HSU seeks to be unique, won’t pay players
In 2019, Henderson State University in Arkadelphia was within a week of having no cash on hand. Today, its finances have recovered, its enrollment is up, and it’s looking for ways to distinguish itself from other schools. But it won’t be paying anyone to play football.
2 locals graduate doctorate program at UCA
The University of Central Arkansas conferred about 450 undergraduate and graduate degrees
USDA files notice of appeal in SNAP waiver case
The ruling did not affect Arkansas, which has a waiver prohibiting SNAP recipients from using their electronic benefits cards to purchase candy, soda and certain other items
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.
Sean Bright pleads guilty to escaping Clark County Jail, gets 43 years in prison for slate of charges
Sean Anthony Bright, 31, of Arkadelphia, entered guilty pleas in two separate incidents, including the case for which he was incarcerated when he walked away from the jail on Easter Sunday
Niche names Ouachita No. 1 private university in Arkansas
Ouachita Baptist University was recently named the top private university in the state by Niche in its 2027 rankings
Jobless rate at 5.4% in Clark County
Clark County’s unemployment rate for July 2026, not seasonally adjusted, was at 5.4%, according to a preliminary county-by-county report released by the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services
F.C. Junior Looper
Mr. Looper was retired from Acme Brick Company of Malvern with 40 plus years