IN PROPS WE TRUST: Men charged for passing movie money
A pair of Arkadelphia men face felony charges after police say they passed counterfeit bills at a local gas station.
ADC: 5 Clark County inmates eligible for parole in December
There are five inmates serving prison time for felonies committed in Clark County eligible for parole or transfer to another facility in December 2022.
Dispatch Desk: Wednesday, Nov. 30
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
Experience ‘A Night in Bethlehem’
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church will hold A Night in Bethlehem, an annual outdoor Christmas experience, in December.
Don’t chase rail-reliant industry for super site, firm tells developers
Until a rail spur connects the Union Pacific railroad to a 1,000-acre super site across U.S. Highway 67, local economic development officials should avoid pursuing rail-reliant companies.
Christmas parade and events Thursday
The Arkadelphia Christmas Parade will be a bit different in 2022 compared to past years.
CHI receives $4M grant to improve rural maternity healthcare in SW Ark.
The program aims to decrease high-risk pregnancy rates across the 6,900 square mile target area, increase access to obstetric care, promote wellness and interrupt cycles of health inequity that lead to Arkansas’ exceptionally high rates of infant and maternal mortality.
Free Covid, flu vaccines at HSU Nov. 30
Submitted information | For The Arkadelphian The Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC), the Arkansas Department of Health and Henderson State University are partnering to provide free Pfizer Covid-19 and flu vaccinations. […]
Dispatch Desk: Monday, Nov. 28
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
Ouachita to present ‘A Service of Lessons and Carols’ on Dec. 6
A Service of Lessons and Carols features Advent scripture reading alternated with Christmas carols, inviting audience members to explore and celebrate Jesus’ birth and sing along to familiar songs.
Living a grateful life: HSU professor keeps positive focus after life-changing accident
A car wreck left Beth Wyatt without her legs, but the Arkadelphia professor is keeping her head high as life continues after the accident.
South Central Connect to ‘light up’ Town Hall this holiday season
The display features thousands of lights and will complement the city’s 30-foot Christmas tree.
5 Things to Do in Arkadelphia this Thanksgiving
While Arkadelphia is void of most college students who traveled home for the holiday, many families that remain will be celebrating Thanksgiving with relatives coming home to visit. For residents and visitors alike, The Arkadelphian has compiled a list of activity ideas families can enjoy once the turkey and dressing have been scarfed down.
Best Thanksgiving movies of all time
Stacker analyzed data from Metacritic, IMDb, and Letterboxd to rank the highest-rated Thanksgiving films of all time.
Top holiday toys from the year you were born
With the holiday spirit in the air, it’s the perfect time to dive into the history of iconic holiday gifts.
Ouachita presents 30th annual Festival of Christmas Dec. 2-3
The program will include three small student-led vocal ensembles, handbells, a live pit band and dancers from DancePraize.
Joan family loses home to fire on Thanksgiving eve
About 20 minutes before noon Wednesday, Nov. 23, volunteer firemen of the East Clark County Fire Department were summoned to a fully engulfed mobile home located at the intersection of Mt. Morriah and Round Hill roads.
LETTER: Justices of the Peace need a raise
This court of eleven J.P.’s not only has the AUTHORITY, but has accepted the RESPONSIBILITY to decide who gets raises, what projects get funded, where our money gets spent, etc.
How to safely cook the Thanksgiving turkey
The traditional Thanksgiving meal revolves around the turkey, and food safety is a must to make sure holiday celebrations go off without a hitch.
Retired teachers hear from local organizations
The Clark County Retired Teachers Association has been quite busy in recent weeks, hearing from local organizations and learning about their missions.
Entergy: Deck the halls safely this year
Bright lights and seasonal candles are staples during the holidays, but it’s important to note that these decorations can be dangerous.
Dispatch Desk: Monday, Nov. 21
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
Badgers advance to quarterfinals with 52-21 win over Ozark
The second round was the same as the first as a quick start propelled the Arkadelphia Badgers to a 52-21 win over the Ozark Hillbillies in the second round of the 4A State Playoffs.
Week in Clark County History: Nov. 20-26
For the Week in Clark County History, we combed through bound copies of the Daily Siftings Herald to choose some front-page news from editions dating 10, 15 and 20 years ago.
Ouachita Student Foundation raises record $170K through Tiger Tunes
Tiger Tunes is OSF’s flagship fundraising effort for the year as they seek to raise money for scholarships for upperclassmen seeking to remain enrolled at Ouachita despite personal hardships.
OBU student takes a spin on Wheel of Fortune
Sarah Spakes, a student at Ouachita Baptist University, is appearing as part of “College Week” on Wheel of Fortune.
Bledsoe secures win for county seat
It was a close call, but the victor in a contested race for justice of the peace was decided Friday.
REAL ESTATE: Caddo Valley Flea Market changes hands
Clark County real estate transactions recorded Nov. 4 through Nov. 18 having a value of $100,000 or greater.
Dispatch Desk: Friday, Nov. 18
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
Man arrested for abuse of mental patient
An Arkadelphia man faces felony charges after authorities say he broke the nose of an Arkadelphia Human Development Center resident.
Reddies QB named Freshman of the Year; 12 receive All-GAC honors
Andrew Edwards joins 11 other members of the Henderson State football program to be selected for the All-GAC teams following the completion of the 2022 season
Knight named GAC Coach of the Year
Ouachita’s Todd Knight was selected as the league’s coach of the year, his sixth such honor in the 11-year history of the GAC.
AHS names top scholars
Arkadelphia High School has announced its Honor Roll students for the first nine weeks of the 2022-23 school year.
17 shops, restaurants part of Holiday Open House this Sunday
Locally owned businesses are pairing up this weekend to kick off the 2023 holiday season, and area shoppers are encouraged to take part.
Tapson selected to head Parks & Rec
With over 25 years of recreation experience, Tapson and his wife, Thea, relocated from West Wendover, Nevada, to join the Arkadelphia Parks and Recreation team.
City to apply for $29M in grants for water, sewer projects
The Arkadelphia City Board approved a resolution Tuesday applying for over $29 million in grants from the Department of Agriculture for water and sewer projects.
Dispatch Desk: Wednesday, Nov. 16
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
Okolona man sentenced to 60 years for raping child
A Clark County jury on Tuesday found an Okolona man guilty of raping a young girl and sentenced him to 60 years in prison.
School board OKs handbook update for bus violations
Thomas noted that Tuesday marked the first day of demolition work at the old Peake Elementary School campus. A groundbreaking ceremony is tentatively set to happen in January.
Justices strike down raise proposed for themselves
Justice of the Peace Albert Neal got the silent treatment when he asked fellow justices to consider a raise for members of the governing body.
Ouachita’s Ian Cosh receives honorary doctorate from Liverpool Hope University
Ian Cosh, vice president emeritus for community and international engagement at Ouachita Baptist University, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Education degree from Liverpool (England) Hope University in July 2022 at the university’s graduation ceremony in the United Kingdom.
Caddo Valley dispensary sells 25 pounds in October
Statewide, medical marijuana patients spent approximately $23.4 million in October at the state’s 38 dispensaries to obtain 4,588 pounds.
Arkadelphia food pantries gear up for Thanksgiving meals
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, local organizations this week are preparing to feed nearly 1,000 residents.
Thomas to deliver school district Report to Public
Arkadelphia Public Schools Superintendent Nikki Thomas will deliver her first Report to the Public on Tuesday, Nov. 15, prior to the November meeting of the Board of Education.
Tigers picked to host first-round playoff game
This is Ouachita’s fifth berth into the NCAA Division II playoffs, and first since 2019.
Dispatch Desk: Monday, Nov. 14
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
Clark County forest ranger heads to Kentucky wildfires
Many areas in Kentucky have been experiencing elevated wildfire danger with 34 fires reported in a single day last week.
Health advocacy group urges flu shots ahead of Thanksgiving
Flu season usually starts in October, and several states including Arkansas have seen an uptick of cases already.
Week in Clark County History: Nov. 13-19
For the Week in Clark County History, we combed through bound copies of the Daily Siftings Herald to choose some front-page news from editions dating 10, 15 and 20 years ago.
Tigers beat Reddies in OT
The NCAA will host a selection show for the playoffs on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. central time live online at www.NCAA.com.
Quick start sends Badgers to 49-21 win over Clinton
Getting off to a quick start in a game is the goal for every team, and Friday night the Arkadelphia Badgers achieved that goal.
Community reminded to ‘Never Forget’ sacrifice servicemen gave for freedom
Hosted by the Arkadelphia High School Junior ROTC, the service attracted more than 75 residents — several of them veterans — to the Armory.
Police nab immigrant trio for baby formula theft
Three females believed to be part of a traveling ring of thieves were arrested in Arkadelphia after returning to the store where their alleged theft was committed.
Clark County tax deadline is Oct. 17
So far 61 percent of Clark County residents have paid their taxes.
Boozman co-sponsors bill to protect farmers from SEC climate rules
The Protect Farmers from the SEC Act will exempt family farmers and ranchers from certain reporting requirements.
Hunting firearms buyer’s guide for first-timers
Buyers should pay attention more at the fit and function of the gun than the price tag.
Kalvin ‘Pops’ Jones
Kalvin enjoyed working with cars and racing with his Mustangs. He also enjoyed drawing, art and building model airplanes.
Larry Giles
Larry was a graduate of Gurdon High School, class of 1987. He was also employed with the Gurdon Public School District for many years.
Alan Craig Welborn
To those around the town that know Craig they know he is a master at telling jokes, even a few that had to be told in hushed tones but he was always happy to make someone laugh.
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