From the Arkansas State University System ARKADELPHIA — The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today approved a combined $402.6 million operating budget, as well as tuition and fees, for 2026-2027. "We're in a very good place at Henderson State. We have our third balanced budget in a row."— Chancellor Trey Berry Interim System President Robin Myers said the overall system budget reflects investments in retaining and recruiting employees, the addition of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Arkansas State University and increased costs for utilities and insurance. “Our campuses continue to prioritize student success and quality higher education…
By JOEL PHELPS | arkadelphian.com Citizens may be getting a chance to have their voices heard by members of the public board that plays a significant role in landing jobs in Clark County. Tuesday’s meeting of the Economic Development Corp. of Clark County was so well attended that each of the 25 or so chairs for citizens was filled. That isn’t normally the case for EDCCC meetings, which usually attract the usual 5 or so faces of attending citizens. Tuesday's crowd was likely in response to a special-called meeting in mid-April, when the board green-lit the sale of its 1,000-acre…
Seniors from the Tiger Serve Day Leadership Team pose for a photo at this year’s University Community Service Awards banquet. The TSD Leadership Team was one of a dozen volunteer groups recognized at the event. | OBU photo by Matthew Correll By CHASE HARTSELL | OBU News Bureau Ouachita Baptist University’s Ben M. Elrod Center for Family & Community recognized more than 150 volunteers at its annual University Community Service Awards banquet in Walker Conference Center. “This banquet is one of my favorite nights of the year,” Leigh Anne McKinney, associate director of the Elrod Center, said. “There is something special about seeing so…
This is a roundup of felony charges filed May 15-29, 2026, by the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office. Some defendants may also have misdemeanor charges against them, but most are not included here. The following names and charges, which are contained within public documents, are gathered from online court records available through ARCourts. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Here’s a rundown of felony cases filed in the past two weeks: 20 counts of child porn for Arkadelphia man A Cyber Tip led to the arrest of an Arkadelphia man on multiple counts of child pornography charges. Special agents with…
An annual tradition sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and approved by Gov. Sanders, Free Fishing Weekend gives many people the opportunity to enjoy the amazing angling The Natural State has to offer
Seven Arkansas properties have been added to the National Register of Historic Places during the month of May
The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship is available to Arkansas residents attending two-year or four-year in-state colleges and universities
A second degree murder case was dismissed against the Arkansas man who won the Republican nomination for Lonoke County sheriff as he awaited trial on the charge he killed his daughter’s accused sexual abuser
Feeder cattle contract prices remained highly volatile on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Thursday following the confirmation of screwworm in a calf in Texas, however, consumers shouldn’t expect to see beef prices at the store change much, a livestock economist said
The nonprofit for Arkansas’ public television network has achieved its financial goal for its fund dedicated to covering PBS dues
The Hendrix-Murphy Foundation awarded $147,716 in grants in the spring semester for 24 student cocurricular projects and three faculty-led study-travel projects in literature and language
Temperatures will be cooler over the next week compared to what they have been, according to the National Weather Service in Little Rock
Seventy-four out of the 78 counselors of the American Legion Auxiliary Arkansas Girls State 2026 Session released a statement following the mass resignation of the entire core staff of the American Legion Auxiliary Arkansas Girls State
Arkansas Department of Human Services officials said recipients of summer nutrition assistance benefits need to change the PINs on their cards due to benefit thefts
As of June 1, 2026, there were 352 people listed as Clark County inmates by the Arkansas Department of Corrections website
Soggy weather is slowing cotton growers in Arkansas as the planting window closes, but strong prices may push farmers to finish the job
The backlash in some Arkansas communities about data centers’ drain on their resources like electricity and water reflects just one element of the public’s worries about this technology
Graduates listing a hometown of Clark County included the following
Spencer Seel of Arkadelphia, a student at Arkadelphia High School, was elected by fellow delegates to serve as State Senator during Arkansas Boys State 2026
Arkansas Tech University has announced its President’s List and Dean’s List for undergraduate students on its Russellville campus for the spring 2026 semester
The Percy and Donna Malone Child Safety Center will host a corn sale Friday, June 26, 2026
Following recent reports regarding a fraudulent video caller, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) urges players to use caution
I write as a parent concerned by the proposed Education Rights Amendment and its likely catastrophic effects on microschooling in Arkansas
A yearlong pause on new data centers in Arkansas’ most populous county won’t take effect after the county’s clerk said she miscounted the number of votes in favor of the moratorium
The state is experiencing a troubling rise in fire-related deaths this year
Which party will control the U.S. House of Representatives after the November elections? It becomes harder to predict each time a state redraws its congressional district map.
This is a roundup of felony charges filed May 1-15, 2026, by the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office
The following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia
Secrecy may be standard operating procedure when it comes to economic development. But it makes for bad politics and potentially even worse policy, as the fight over data centers in Arkansas makes abundantly clear.
For parents looking to help their teenager secure a summer job, an extension financial expert has tips for choosing the right kind of job, smart ways to search and tips for saving money wisely
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today in a special meeting selected Dr. Todd Shields, chancellor of Arkansas State University since 2022, to become the fourth president of the ASU System effective July 1
Two high school juniors from Clark County were elected to leadership positions while attending Arkansas Boys State in 2026
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed May 18-25, 2026, at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office
Clark County Retired Teachers awarded two scholarships to active teachers
Clark County Retired Teachers heard from Robert “Sammy” Cox, the Arkadelphia High School Agri Teacher
Hailed by officials and economic developers as a boon to the state, data center projects heading to Arkansas are facing increasing scrutiny and calls for local regulations
Henderson State University has announced the students listed on the Chancellor’s List and Honor Roll for the Spring 2026 Semester
Since 2014, I’ve been a mom to more than 20 kids. Yes, you read that correctly.
The Elite Scholar-Athlete award recognizes the true essence of student-athletes by honoring the individuals who have reached the pinnacle of competition at the national championship level in their sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among their peers
“Barbecue,” as anyone in the South can tell you, is a loaded word
Arkansas will receive $3.9 million from Family Dollar Stores to settle a lawsuit filed over a rodent-infested distribution center and the sale of consumer products from that facility
The previous record skipjack was caught two months earlier in Russellville
An Arkadelphia native who earned her undergraduate degree at Southern Arkansas University will be among the Class of 2026 graduates who receive their medical degrees from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State on Friday, May 22
While early May rain has helped some, Arkansas was still firmly in drought’s grip
A Goza Middle School student was hurt Tuesday morning in the student drop-off lane of the campus parking lot
The following local students were named to the President’s and/or Dean’s List at Ouachita Baptist University for the Spring 2026 semester
In addition to being the first Arkansas Water Trail in this corner of the state, the Upper Illinois River Water Trail is the first in the AGFC’s list to span two states
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently held commencement ceremonies to recognize 1,237 students who earned degrees or certificates from the university’s five colleges and graduate school
The average price of regular unleaded gas in Arkansas was $4.076 per gallon as of May 15. That’s up 44% from a year ago when gas prices averaged $2.818 a gallon.
Contributions will directly benefit local organizations, helping ensure families in need have access to food when it’s needed most
3 constitutional amendment proposals need thousands of signatures by July 3
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed May 11-17, 2026, at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office
The late Frances Yvonne Russell continues to make an impact on Clark County with a significant gift to improve the lives of those in her community
MacKinzie Massey, a Kinesiology major from Amity, was named to the University of Louisiana Monroe’s Spring 2026 President’s List
Although this is the highest harvest since 2006, Arkansas’s record turkey harvest was in 2003, when hunters checked 19,947 birds
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
The Arkansas State Board of Education approved Thursday an emergency rule to implement new legislation governing the creation of newly formed smaller school districts
The Class of ’26 had a different school experience than my Class of ’87
While many companies set up operations across Arkansas, one of the most famous Arkansas brands was Grapette, founded by Benjamin Tyndle Fooks
Scholarship funds are available for use at any ASU System institution, including Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, ASU-Beebe, ASU-Mountain Home, ASU-Newport, ASU Mid-South in West Memphis and ASU Three Rivers in Malvern
The following Clark County students were named to the SNHU President’s List
With pop hits like “Baby, Baby” and “Every Heartbeat,” six-time GRAMMY Winner and recent Kennedy Center Honoree Amy Grant returns with her first album of all-new music in over a decade
