Will Arkansans see $430 Social Security cut?
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
Arkansas Advocate: Lawsuit filed over secret agreement for military drone manufacturer
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
Area scholars get top honors at A-State
Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the spring 2026 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced
Arkansas officers decertified in CLEST hearings
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
Stateline: Inflation spiked to 4.2%, a three-year high, in May
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
Bits & Pieces: Another DG in the works
It could be argued that Bismarck needs another Dollar General like Arkadelphia needs another Mexican restaurant
Locals among Arkansas governor’s appointments
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced the following appointments
University of Arkansas Chancellor’s List includes local students
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
Local UCA students named Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List
The University of Arkansas named students as Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List honors for the spring 2026 semester
AGFC celebrates homecoming for Legacy Lunker largemouth bass
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
Grant supports research on cattle tick threat bovine theileriosis
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
Clark County students graduate from Arkansas Connections Academy
Arkansas Connections Academy celebrated 1,012 graduates from across the state during its commencement ceremony held on May 30, 2026, in Little Rock
Dispatch Desk: Newborn kittens dumped at lady’s doorstep
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed June 1-7, 2026, at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office
HSU taps Kuttenkuler as vice chancellor for student life
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
Advertorial: Spine care physician seeing patients in Arkadelphia
Residents of Clark County and surrounding areas now have access to specialized, non-surgical spine care without the long drive
Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend June 12-14, family fishing derbies June 13
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
7 Arkansas properties added to National Register of Historic Places
Seven Arkansas properties have been added to the National Register of Historic Places during the month of May
Deadline approaches to apply for Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship
The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship is available to Arkansas residents attending two-year or four-year in-state colleges and universities
Arkansas Advocate: Murder charge dismissed against Arkansas man running for county sheriff
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
Hendrix College student from Arkadelphia included in Hendrix-Murphy Foundation funding awards
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
Arkansas cotton, soybean planting pushes toward finish as June ‘Acreage’ surveys get underway
Soggy weather is slowing cotton growers in Arkansas as the planting window closes, but strong prices may push farmers to finish the job
Corn sale to benefit child safety center
The Percy and Donna Malone Child Safety Center will host a corn sale Friday, June 26, 2026
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery warns of video call scam
Following recent reports regarding a fraudulent video caller, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) urges players to use caution
Local HSU students make Chancellor’s List, Honor Roll
Henderson State University has announced the students listed on the Chancellor’s List and Honor Roll for the Spring 2026 Semester
Commentary: WIC food aid is a lifeline for Arkansas families like mine. Let’s keep it strong.
Since 2014, I’ve been a mom to more than 20 kids. Yes, you read that correctly.
Clark County jobless rate down to 3.6%
Clark County’s unemployment rate for April 2026, not seasonally adjusted, was at 3.6%, according to a preliminary county-by-county report released this week by the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services
Cooler conditions could be coming with weekend rain
Upcoming rain chances could temper the sweltering heat Arkansans have experienced of late
Gene Hickman
Gene volunteered many months of his time helping to rebuild an Arkadelphia church that was damaged by the March 1997 tornado
Hugh Harris
As an adjunct art instructor Hugh taught painting, drawing, photography, theology, and art history, and he was a mentor to many students of UALR, Henderson, and Hendrix College