HSU College of Business inducts Steve Ratcliff into Hall of Fame
Steve Ratcliff, a Henderson State University alumnus and native of Malvern, became the newest member of the College of Business Hall of Fame during an awards ceremony April 16
Arkansas Advocate: Senate gives OK to take up 3 non-budget issues
The Senate voted 34-0 to allow Magnolia Republican Sen. Steve Crowell to introduce his proposal increasing the homestead tax credit to $675. An Arkansas House committee approved an identical bill last week.
Arkansas Advocate: Attorney general certifies hemp regulating law
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin on Wednesday formally cleared the way for the state to enforce a law regulating hemp-derived products following the conclusion of litigation challenging an earlier state measure banning the sale of these products
Arkansas Advocate: Low reimbursement rates force hospitals to scale back services
Hospitals in Jacksonville, Fort Smith and Camden have all cut services since January
New project ‘floats’ idea of solar panels on irrigation reservoirs
Electricity and water don’t usually mix, but technological advancements in floating solar arrays open the potential to generate electricity while decreasing impacts on farm irrigation reservoirs and agricultural land
Founder of Zambian university to visit, lead sermon in Arkadelphia this Sunday
Dr. Moffat Zimba, chancellor of Northrise University, will visit Arkadelphia on April 26-27, 2026. Northrise University was the first private Christian university to be accredited in Ndola, Zambia.
AGFC adjusts fishing and hunting regulations, sets waterfowl season dates
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission at Thursday’s meeting at the University of Arkansas at Monticello unanimously approved a regulations package incorporating more than 200 changes to the AGFC Code of Regulations
Clark County Jail Bookings: April 13-19, 2026
The following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia
Felony Friday: Man accused of setting mobile home fire, attempting second blaze in woods
This is a roundup of felony charges filed April 1 through April 15, 2026, by the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office
Henderson State Wind Ensemble to perform at Malvern High School and Showband reunion
Henderson State University’s Wind Ensemble will present two concerts in April that are free and open to the public
History Minute: The many, many achievements of Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was one of 17 children
Arkansas Advocate: Homestead tax credit proposal advances, Sharia Law resolution fails in committee
The credit was $375 when Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders took office in 2023, and lawmakers have approved multiple increases that have raised the amount to $600
Thirsty Arkansas strawberry crop gets off to early start
Arkansas’ strawberry crop is not only looking good, but is also running a little early this year
State police warn of scam calls impersonating Internet Crimes Against Children agents
Several Arkansas residents have reported receiving calls from individuals identifying themselves as “Officer Jackson” with ICAC and demanding a return call regarding an alleged investigation
AGFC: Youth turkey hunt success continues 8-year climb
The increase was likely due to a combination of factors, including excellent weather during the hunt, a few strong years of reproduction and an increase in the number of adult gobblers on the landscape
National Day of Prayer to be observed locally May 7
The event will take place at Third Street Baptist Church
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
[Recording, transcript added]: Data center eyes Clark County, set to buy mega site in $11M deal
The Arkadelphian transcribed what was said at Thursday’s meeting of the Economic Development Corp. of Clark County regarding a potential land buy for a data center. The transcription and an audio recording are available in our latest report.
Ouachita names Dr. Tim Knight vice president for academic affairs
Knight pointed to two major priorities as he steps into the role: updating Ouachita’s core curriculum and preparing the campus for its next accreditation review, scheduled for December 2027
Severe weather possible this weekend
The National Weather Service in Little Rock says severe weather is possible for Arkansas this weekend
Arkadelphia’s Casey Jackson recognized for crime victim advocacy
The week of April 19-26, 2026, marks the 45th anniversary of the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, first proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981
Robert Hurst
Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing, mowing, gardening and tending to his cattle