The Larry and Kay Ferguson Family, owners of Maranatha Farms LLC, of Arkadelphia has been chosen as Clark County’s Farm Family of the Year. The Fergusons, along with their sons Bryant, Kyle and Stephen, have a sizable row crop operation of rice, soybeans and corn on 5,000 acres east of the Ouachita River. The family also owns and operates a pecan plantation they harvest annually. As the Clark County Farm Family of the Year, the Fergusons will join 74 other county farm families in vying for district and state recognition as the Arkansas Farm Family of the Year, which will…
JAILHOUSE TALK — Speaking from the podium, Sheriff Jason Watson addresses members of the Clark County Quorum Court about the ongoing issue of the county's detention center future. | arkadelphian.com photo by Joel Phelps By JOEL PHELPS | arkadelphian.com Clark County has the oldest and smallest jail of all its neighboring counties, including those with much smaller populations. Sheriff Jason Watson on Monday warned justices of the peace that it’s time to seriously consider the future of housing prisoners in Clark County. “Nothing has to be done overnight,” Watson said, “but something’s going to have to happen at some point.”…
A man from Gurdon was shot to death this weekend at a tobacco store in Camden. Bobby Kuhn According to a press release from the Camden Police Department, the shooting took place Saturday at Fairview Tobacco Warehouse, 1105 Fairview Road. Police were called to the scene, where they found an unresponsive Bobby Kuhn lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. Kuhn, 37, was transported by ambulance to the Ouachita County Medical Center, then was airlifted to UAMS, where he later succumbed to his injuries. A death notice posted Sunday at Arkadelphia’s Welch Funeral Home says Kuhn was from Gurdon.…
Clark County real estate transactions recorded April 24 through May 7, 2026, having a value of $100,000 or greater. Information is gathered from public records held by the Clark County Circuit Clerk, online real estate records via actdatascout.com and the Arkansas Secretary of State. The Arkadelphian includes names of grantees, grantors, transaction price and property description available, and does not withhold names. A variety of factors, including improvements made to a home or property, are considered in real estate prices that may increase from when the seller bought the property. In a multi-million-dollar exchange, the Glenwood-based Blackmon Oil Company Inc. sold its…
Scholarship funds are available for use at any ASU System institution, including Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, ASU-Beebe, ASU-Mountain Home, ASU-Newport, ASU Mid-South in West Memphis and ASU Three Rivers in Malvern
Large banks must perform “stress tests” to ensure they would be OK if the economy took a severe downturn. Should Arkansas’ state government do the same?
The following Clark County students were named to the SNHU President’s List
The following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia
The Community Family Enrichment Center provides numerous services for families and children in Clark County
What riled up lawmakers was the prospect that dozens of high school girls would be unable to participate in a civic tradition that dates back to World War II
Elendel Buck, who served 33 years at the Arkadelphia Police Department, celebrated his 94th birthday Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Small engine maintenance and repair is a topic many agricultural educators are expected to teach. Yet, it remains one of the least emphasized subjects at the post-secondary level.
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed May 4-10, 2026, at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office
Arkansans have until June 7 to provide feedback on the proposed rules
Arkansas Republicans pushing for tax cuts in recent years have portrayed Democrats as the Capitol’s version of Chicken Little, warning that the budgetary sky is falling any time there’s a reduction in revenue
The federal student loan system is set to see a dramatic overhaul beginning this summer, and critics warn it likely will make loans more expensive and difficult to obtain for borrowers — driving them to private lenders or altering their plans for higher education
Ouachita Baptist University recognized student achievement in the classroom and beyond at its annual Academic Awards Ceremony in Jones Performing Arts Center
Weighed down by low commodity prices, heavy fuel and fertilizer outlays and the costs of war, disease and weather, Arkansas’ net farm income is expected to fall for the fourth straight year, with farmers enduring on government support
Eighteen largemouth weighing more than 10 pounds each are sitting in the newly renovated hatch house of the Joe Hogan State Fish Hatchery, thanks to anglers participating in the inaugural year of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Arkansas Legacy Lunker program
Secretary of Education Dr. Jacob Oliva wants more Arkansas high school seniors graduating with two-year associate’s degrees. Some could even leave high school as four-year college graduates.
An advertising campaign went live Wednesday directing pregnant Arkansans to state-run clinics for prenatal health care
Sarah Jennifer Durand is one of over 9,400 candidates to be recognized in the University of Georgia’s Class of 2026 spring Commencement ceremonies held this week
Fifteen permits (Five either sex and 10 antlerless) will be available for public draw through online applications this season
Arkansas lawmakers advanced what would be the state’s fourth income tax cut in four years Monday despite critics’ warnings that reducing revenue could jeopardize social services
Dry weather at the start of the row crop growing season has sped planting of the state’s five major crops, with soybeans going in the ground at the fastest pace since 1988
Could new nuclear reactors be in Arkansas’ future? They could if money is available.
Did you know the South Arkansas town of Strong gets its name from the community’s spirit following a deadly tornado?
The award is presented annually to a campus support staff member who demonstrates excellence in work responsibilities, support for the university’s mission and positive engagement with students, coworkers and members of the public
Henderson State University presented Faculty Excellence Awards and recognized faculty members for their years of service to the university during a reception on April 28
The following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia
The event will take place at Third Street Baptist Church
As of May 1, 2026, there were 346 people listed as Clark County inmates by the Arkansas Department of Corrections website
Americans saw prices at the pump sharply rise in recent days as the nationwide average cost for a gallon of regular gas shot up 38 cents over the past week
Moving baby critters that seem to be abandoned can cause more harm than good
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced a settlement with Walmart in light of a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission and 11 other states for deceptive trade practices
Even with mixed feelings about a data center, a reader says we should remember the good faith of public servants
A reader ponders different perspectives on the perception of a community’s divide
After facing costly heating bills this winter, consumers shouldn’t expect relief for the summer months, according to new projections for household utility costs
Each May, arkadelphian.com’s readers are treated to a month-long chance to cast their vote for a variety of their favorite local restaurants, businesses and more
Arkansas farmers being squeezed hard by higher fuel and input prices this year could see more than $150 million in total disaster relief with a second round of Supplemental Disaster Relief Program payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Clark County real estate transactions recorded April 2-23, 2026, having a value of $100,000 or greater
The Larry and Kay Ferguson Family, owners of Maranatha Farms LLC, of Arkadelphia has been chosen as Clark County’s Farm Family of the Year
Roberts’ faithful service in multiple organizations resulted in her nomination for this annual award presented by the Arkadelphia Chapter
ACEN originally granted accreditation to Ouachita’s nursing program in March 2021
Barbara loved to paint and draw in her free time, and her homemade cards were cherished by all who received them
