Arkansas amendment would allow local economic development districts
Arkansas voters in November will consider a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the creation of local economic development districts, a move supporters say will make the state competitive but opponents have derided as unnecessarily growing government
Arkansas leads nation in farm bankruptcy; Q3 filings up significantly
Arkansas led the nation in Chapter 12 bankruptcy filings in the third quarter of 2026, its 12 cases reflective of the difficult economic conditions in agriculture, according to data released by the federal courts
Ballot measures simple, except for Issue 3
Arkansas lawmakers referred to voters three simple ballot measures – and one complicated one
New DNA-based vaccine technology shows promise against salmonella
Poultry science researchers in Arkansas have developed a way to improve the effectiveness of animal vaccines against salmonella, a leading cause of foodborne illnesses
Advertorial: First United Methodist Church seeks Church Operations Administrator
First United Methodist Church of Arkadelphia is looking for someone who enjoys people, brings a welcoming spirit to the office, and understands that helping a church run smoothly is a ministry of its own
CLEST holds hearings on law enforcement matters
The Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST) convened October 13–14 for its October meeting and hearings at Arkansas State Police Administrative Headquarters in Little Rock
Advertorial: Fred Phillips seeks election to Clark County Quorum Court
My name is Fred Phillips, and I am running for Justice of the Peace to represent District 2 on the Clark County Quorum Court
Op-Ed: Economic development isn’t one-size-fits-all
As someone who works every day to bring new businesses and jobs to Arkadelphia and Clark County, I want to share my perspective on Issue 3 and what it could mean for communities like ours
What to do with pumpkin innards when making a jack-o’-lantern
Saved pumpkin seeds from a jack-o’-lantern can turn into a snack, a sauce or a second generation of pumpkins, but is there an easy way to separate the seeds from the pulp?
Republican’s push for initiative restrictions criticized in Arkansas secretary of state debate
Arkansas Republican Sen. Kim Hammer defended his stances on noncitizen voting and restrictions on the state’s ballot initiative process during a televised debate against his two opponents for secretary of state Thursday
Governor’s debate had some feisty moments
The Arkansas TV governor’s debate started with a joke about an old controversy and ended with a brief but civil handshake. There were some feisty moments in between.
HSU announces 2026 homecoming court
Henderson State University is preparing to celebrate Homecoming 2026 with a variety of activities planned for the week of Oct. 19-24, culminating with the crowning of homecoming royalty
Op-Ed: All we are saying is give Colt a chance
Colt Shelby isn’t the polished politician voters are used to. He’s a reflection of your everyday Arkansan.
School safety taking center stage at community event Nov. 5
The event is designed to bring parents, educators, law enforcement, and community members together for an important conversation about the challenges facing today’s students and our shared responsibility to keep our schools and children safe
Extension releases 2026 Arkansas Ballot Issues Voter Guide
Arkansas voters can read up on the statewide ballot issues they will decide Nov. 3 by downloading the 2026 Arkansas Ballot Issues Voter Guide or picking up a printed copy at their county Cooperative Extension Service office
The Arkadelphian Podcast: Episode 1: Campus, Courts And Community
Arkadelphian.com is launching a weekly, AI-produced podcast that rounds up all the biggest stories of the past seven days
Real Estate: 3 Arkadelphia homes sell for $300K+
Clark County real estate transactions recorded Oct. 9-22, 2026, having a value of $100,000 or greater
Gurdon woman steps up in water crisis
In the week plus that Gurdon-area residents were given instructions they should boil the tap water they consume, one citizen took it upon herself to be the city’s unofficial water source
Clark County now experiencing exceptional drought
The southeastern half of Clark County joins much of southern Arkansas as a region experiencing exceptional drought conditions
Drought likely to affect waterfowl hunting opportunities, wetland habitat
Fourteen months of drought have taken their toll on Arkansas’s wetlands, and the effects will be felt much more by waterfowl hunters as the first segment of Arkansas’s duck season begins Nov. 21