By JOE MAY | The Southern Standard Two defendants in the civil case against convicted pedophile Barry Walker and family members of Glenwood have agreed to settle in the case. Barry Walker An order by Special Judge William Randal Wright was entered in Clark County Circuit Court on June 4, 2026, stating that All Pro Contracting Inc., a Walker-owned business, and Lori Cogburn, a defendant in the case, shall have their case dismissed pursuant to a confidential settlement agreement and release of claims by the 17 victims and their representatives in the suit, which was originally filed on Sept. 25,…
By JOEL PHELPS | arkadelphian.com PRESCOTT, Arkansas — A Clark County lawman is facing allegations that he committed felony theft and burglary in another county where he worked as a police officer. Joshua Kyle Waldrum is accused of stealing numerous items from fellow police officers at the Prescott Police Department. Waldrum was an officer there until recent weeks, when he became a full-time Clark County deputy on May 15. Prior to that he had worked part time as a Clark County deputy. An internal investigation by the PPD was turned over to the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office on May 29.…
By AINSLEY PLATT | Arkansas Advocate The Arkansas Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that warm-blooded animals from states with confirmed New World screwworm detections — including household pets — cannot enter the Natural State without a recent veterinary inspection. Animals entering Arkansas from an infested zone “will be restricted according to established federal NWS (New World Screwworm) guidance,” the department said in a press release. A state entry permit will also be required. The state agriculture department said its federal counterpart confirmed additional screwworm cases in Texas and New Mexico. No screwworm detections have been reported in Arkansas as of Wednesday. Infested…
Ava Weeks is Miss Arkansas. | Danny Barger Photography LITTLE ROCK — Ava Weeks, a Ouachita Baptist University student, was crowned Miss Arkansas at Robinson Center on Saturday evening, June 13, 2026. Weeks, 21, is studying for a degree in Secondary English Education. The Conway native recently competed as Miss Southwest Arkansas, earning that crown among a field of other outstanding young women. She distinguished herself in the past week of competition with her vocal talent and strong stage presence. Weeks also earned several prestigious honors, including Overall Talent; Overall On-Stage Conversation; The Jessie Bennett Leadership Award; and Miss Arkansas…
Compared to the tumultuous planting season of 2025, this year’s soybean planting efforts have been relatively smooth sailing. But farmers are bracing for July and August, the months that can make or break a crop with unpredictable weather changes.
The arkadelphian.com headquarters has been much quieter the past few days in the absence of a longtime officemate
In the days since winning, Weeks has kicked off a week of media engagements with outlets across the state. She has also received hundreds of messages from friends and family, support from the Miss Arkansas organization and encouragement from her Ouachita community.
Is Congress more polarized than the American people, or does it merely reflect a polarized country?
The seven-county area collectively sold more than $2.23 million in lottery tickets, or roughly 4.7% of the state’s total sales
Urea prices, which spiked with the shuttering of the Strait of Hormuz, are on the decline, but that break comes too late for some farmers
The following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced its list of students who were named to the Chancellor’s List and/or Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester
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The Clark County Quorum Court held a brief meeting Monday evening
The University of Arkansas announced students who earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester
As health-conscious consumers continue to seek lower alcohol content in their wine, scientists like Zachary Bean are working on ways to both meet this demand and make it better
If Congress doesn’t act, the average Arkansas retiree could see a Social Security monthly benefit cut of $430 in 2032, based on findings from the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget
A retired University of Arkansas professor is suing Fayetteville over its nondisclosure agreement for a military-grade drone manufacturer, as the secrecy surrounding data centers and other economic deals in the state faces increased scrutiny
Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the spring 2026 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced
The Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training met Tuesday and Wednesday to review multiple officer decertification requests and other agenda items to be considered during future hearings
The higher year-over-year inflation rate was expected, but at more than double the Federal Reserve’s target rate of 2%, the new numbers dimmed hopes for a cut in the interest rate
It could be argued that Bismarck needs another Dollar General like Arkadelphia needs another Mexican restaurant
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced the following appointments
The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for earning a place on the Spring 2026 Chancellor’s List, the university’s highest semester academic honor for undergraduates
The University of Arkansas named students as Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List honors for the spring 2026 semester
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s hatchery and Black Bass Program staff returned 18 healthy, double-digit largemouth bass to lakes across Arkansas in May, marking one of the final steps in the official inaugural year of the Arkansas Legacy Lunker Program
As cases of a deadly cattle disease rise in Arkansas, researchers with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station are testing two treatments they hope will help ranchers protect their herds
Arkansas Connections Academy celebrated 1,012 graduates from across the state during its commencement ceremony held on May 30, 2026, in Little Rock
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed June 1-7, 2026, at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office
As vice chancellor for student life, Kuttenkuler will provide leadership for key areas that support the student experience, including student engagement, housing, counseling and health services, recreation, student conduct, disability services, Greek life, and other programs designed to promote student success and well-being
Residents of Clark County and surrounding areas now have access to specialized, non-surgical spine care without the long drive
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
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
Soggy weather is slowing cotton growers in Arkansas as the planting window closes, but strong prices may push farmers to finish the job
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
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.
Two defendants in the civil case against convicted pedophile Barry Walker and family members of Glenwood have agreed to settle in the case
Clark County real estate transactions recorded June 5-17, 2026, having a value of $100,000 or greater
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed June 15-21, 2026, at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office
Roy co-owned Ricketts Trucking Company, and enjoyed motorcycling and flying in his free time
Southwest Arkansas now has only four delivering hospitals: two in Hot Springs, one in Arkadelphia and one in Mena. Some residents cross the state line into Texarkana for delivery, but out-of-state hospitals do not accept Arkansas Medicaid.
