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Ouachita alumni further technology in schools with Apptegy

By Joel Phelps

Week in Clark County history: March 26

By Kelly

Local service providers offer home maintenance tips for spring

By Kelly
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City of Arkadelphia to host second annual Cinco de Mayo celebration

By Joel Phelps

DeGray Lake sees spike in number of state park visitors

By Joel Phelps on March 29, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Gurdon pallet mill gets green light from jobs board to expand operation

By Joel Phelps on March 28, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

MLK Park panel talks funding, future

By Joel Phelps on March 27, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Duck Derby to highlight child abuse awareness month activities

By Joel Phelps on March 23, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Arkadelphia nonprofit plans cancer walk fundraiser

By Joel Phelps on March 21, 2023 • ( 2 Comments )

Bill filed to reopen Arkansas campground where flood killed 20 campers

By Joel Phelps on March 20, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

3 Fordyce residents killed in NWA crash

By Joel Phelps on March 30, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Three Dallas County people died Wednesday in a three-vehicle collision in Northwest Arkansas.

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DeGray Lake sees spike in number of state park visitors

By Joel Phelps on March 29, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Of the 52 state parks in Arkansas, DeGray is typically among the top five parks in terms of visitor numbers.

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AGFC: Bear den surveys reflect influence of summer drought

By Joel Phelps on March 29, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Bears in the southern part of the state continue to show good reproduction as drought conditions and berry crops were better than in other parts of Arkansas.

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Badgers escape Scrappers in extra innings

By Joel Phelps on March 29, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The Badgers broke their two-game losing streak Tuesday with a 5-4 win over the Nashville Scrappers in eight innings.

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Master Gardener plant sales slated for April, May

By Joel Phelps on March 29, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
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More than 30 plant sales are taking place across Arkansas in April and May.

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3 Arkansas colleges ranked among most conservative in U.S. | Stacker

By Joel Phelps on March 29, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
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Based on 2023 data from Niche, Stacker developed a list of the 50 most conservative colleges in the country.

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Hollywood FD plans crawfish, country music event

By Joel Phelps on March 29, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
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The Hollywood Fire Department’s 3rd annual Crawfish and Country Music event will be held Saturday, April 22, from 4-9 p.m. at the Hollywood Fire Department, 3136 Highway 26 West.

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COMMENTARY: Assault on Arkansas Freedom of Information Act escalated

By Joel Phelps on March 29, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The attack on your right to know the hows and whys of government decisions in Arkansas grows more intense in the 94th General Assembly.

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Most of Arkansas under enhanced risk for severe weather Friday

By Joel Phelps on March 29, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Another chance of severe weather is expected Tuesday.

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Prescott woman, youth die in I-30 crash

By Joel Phelps on March 29, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

A head-on collision on Interstate 30 in Miller County left two people dead and four others injured Tuesday evening.

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Gurdon pallet mill gets green light from jobs board to expand operation

By Joel Phelps on March 28, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

A closed sawmill in Gurdon will breathe new life with the upcoming expansion of a pallet manufacturer.

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Hardin and Holloway to perform sophomore recitals March 31

By Joel Phelps on March 28, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The Division of Music in Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts will present Amaya Hardin and Brandon Holloway in their sophomore voice recitals Friday, March 31, at 2 p.m. in McBeth Recital Hall.

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Governor-backed bill introduced to change parole, criminal justice system

By Joel Phelps on March 28, 2023 • ( 2 Comments )

The new Republican governor also announced that the state would seek to build a new 3000-bed prison.

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Local artist celebrates 30 years as a Group Living client

By Kelly on March 27, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Roy Marion is a hard worker who likes to spread joy by helping out customers at The Beehive thrift store, and through creating artwork for the people in his life.

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Hot Springs angler wastes no time in win at DeGray fishing event

By Joel Phelps on March 27, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Brian Bean caught a five-bass limit weighing 18 pounds, 6 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League on DeGray Lake.

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3 OBU student teams named finalists in Governor’s Cup competition

By Joel Phelps on March 27, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

One student from each finalist team will take the stage at the luncheon to make a live, 90-second pitch summarizing their team’s idea.

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MLK Park panel talks funding, future

By Joel Phelps on March 27, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

It isn’t a matter of if, but rather a matter of when the former site of Clark County Memorial Hospital will become a city park.

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Man who drove into his own nail salon wants probation | magnoliareporter.com

By Joel Phelps on March 27, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Nguyen is charged with endangering the welfare of a minor, aggravated assault, terroristic threatening and criminal mischief count.

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Severe weather potential for Friday

By Joel Phelps on March 27, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The next few days will be relatively quiet in Arkansas.

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Dispatch Desk: Monday, March 27

By Joel Phelps on March 27, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The following incidents were gathered from reports filed at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

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Group Living client reflects on nearly 50 years of community involvement

By Kelly on March 27, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Arkadelphia native Ricky Wright has served the community he loves through the local non-profit Group Living, Inc. for nearly 50 years.

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21st Sporty Bowl set for April 8

By Joel Phelps on March 25, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Admission to the spring game is free for all fans and spectators. 

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Fishing amateurs invited to compete for Skeeter boat at DeGray Lake tournament

By Joel Phelps on March 24, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
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Arkansas Bass Team Trail will be giving away a 2023 Yamaha ZXR20 Skeeter boat and a chance at $100,000 for a tagged fish April 1-2, 2023.

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Arkadelphia woman charged in knife-wielding incident

By Joel Phelps on March 24, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

An Arkadelphia woman faces charges
after wielding a pair of knives at a child’s birthday party.

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Sen. Crowell’s Capitol Week in Review

By Joel Phelps on March 24, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

In every regular session the legislature can refer up to three proposed constitutional amendments to voters.

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Bill would allow some high school athletes to make money from selling themselves

By Joel Phelps on March 24, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
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A bill filed in the Arkansas Legislature focused on students-athlete’s publicity rights looks like a win-win for all involved on the surface. But student-athlete advocates call foul on it.

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COMMENTARY: Lawmaker to take another swing at your right to know

By Joel Phelps on March 24, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

Rep. Mary Bentley is pushing for county governments, city councils and school boards to be more like the Legislature.

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Dispatch Desk: Friday, March 24

By Joel Phelps on March 24, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The following incidents were gathered from reports filed at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

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Humane Society leader pens farewell message

By Joel Phelps on March 23, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )
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As we leave, we would like to thank all those who helped let our family grow and prosper in our little community.

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County questions $73K bill for repairs to jail plumbing

By Joel Phelps on March 23, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

In a special-called meeting Thursday, Clark County elected officials gave unanimous approval to proceed with paying an invoice totaling $73,477 for a five-week plumbing job at the county jail.

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Duck Derby to highlight child abuse awareness month activities

By Joel Phelps on March 23, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The 8th annual Duck Derby Festival will be held Saturday, April 22, at the Cliff Harris Stadium parking lot from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

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Arkansas legislators file two bills related to abortion during Spring Break

By Joel Phelps on March 23, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

By TESS VRBIN | Arkansas Advocate Arkansas legislators filed two bills Wednesday morning pertaining to abortion, which is all but illegal in the state. Arkansas has one of the nation’s strictest abortion […]

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Chamber Winds to feature student compositions during March 28 concert at Ouachita

By Joel Phelps on March 22, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The concert is free and open to the public.

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Donaldson man dies in wreck

By Joel Phelps on March 22, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

A Donaldson man died Tuesday morning in a car accident on a rural Hot Spring County road.

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City board OKs $273K for Feaster Park facilities, tables accounting software talk

By Joel Phelps on March 21, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Restroom facilities are coming soon to Feaster Park as the Arkadelphia Board of Directors on Tuesday approved a bid of $273,260 to have them built.

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Tara Rollins picked to lead Arkadelphia Chamber of Commerce

By Joel Phelps on March 21, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Rollins, a Clark County native, was born in Amity and attended Henderson State University earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management.

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Arkadelphia nonprofit plans cancer walk fundraiser

By Joel Phelps on March 21, 2023 • ( 2 Comments )

The fundraiser is expected to unite the community and take the place of Clark County Relay for Life events

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State seeks federal disaster relief for 11 South Arkansas counties after winter storm

By Joel Phelps on March 21, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has asked President Joe Biden to issue a disaster declaration for 13 counties that experienced the worst of a four-day winter storm that hit the state in late January and early February.

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Another round of heavy rain later this week

By Joel Phelps on March 21, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

A strong weather system will impact the state Thursday into Friday bringing the threat for heavy rainfall.

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Bill filed to reopen Arkansas campground where flood killed 20 campers

By Joel Phelps on March 20, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman says it’s time for campers and Albert Pike’s frequent visitors to get back to the outdoors.

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BITS & PIECES: Put some spring in your step

By Joel Phelps on March 20, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Crews working to construct the new Peake Elementary School campus were slated to begin digging footings on the west side of the site.

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Clark, Dallas counties take in 275 pounds of pesticides during spring collection

By Joel Phelps on March 20, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Abandoned Pesticide Program collected 4,097 pounds of unwanted pesticides across eight counties during spring 2023 collection events.

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Dispatch Desk: Monday, March 20

By Joel Phelps on March 20, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The following incidents were gathered from reports filed at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

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Business »

Gurdon pallet mill gets green light from jobs board to expand operation

REAL ESTATE: Timber Lodge Ranch changes hands

Tara Rollins picked to lead Arkadelphia Chamber of Commerce

People »

Local artist celebrates 30 years as a Group Living client

Group Living client reflects on nearly 50 years of community involvement

Arkadelphia DAR announces essay winners

Education »

3 Arkansas colleges ranked among most conservative in U.S. | Stacker

Sanders’ plans to change public education begin to leak | magnoliareporter.com

Declining enrollment at Gurdon prompts classroom shift, plans for millage election

City & County »

MLK Park panel talks funding, future

County questions $73K bill for repairs to jail plumbing

City board OKs $273K for Feaster Park facilities, tables accounting software talk

Sports »

Badgers escape Scrappers in extra innings

Carroll homers twice, Reddies race past No. 20 ATU, 14-6

Tigers finish off sweep for Howard’s 100th win

Police & Fire »

3 Fordyce residents killed in NWA crash

Prescott woman, youth die in I-30 crash

Man who drove into his own nail salon wants probation | magnoliareporter.com

Region & State »

Governor-backed bill introduced to change parole, criminal justice system

Sen. Crowell’s Capitol Week in Review

AG files suit against Conway pool company

News & History »

Week in Clark County history: March 26

Week in Clark County history: March 19

Noncitizens allowed to vote in some local elections, spurring backlash from GOP

Environment »

Clark, Dallas counties take in 275 pounds of pesticides during spring collection

Malvern cattlemen angered over water pollution

Chicken farms hide in plain sight under Arkansas law

Outdoors »

DeGray Lake sees spike in number of state park visitors

AGFC: Bear den surveys reflect influence of summer drought

Master Gardener plant sales slated for April, May

Voices »

COMMENTARY: Assault on Arkansas Freedom of Information Act escalated

COMMENTARY: Lawmaker to take another swing at your right to know

Humane Society leader pens farewell message

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