From Henderson State University Henderson State University has partnered with Arkansas Weather Watchers to provide real-time weather conditions and a live camera view for the campus and surrounding community. The installation includes a 360-degree live weather camera and a separate weather station that collects and displays current temperature, precipitation, wind speed, and other essential data. The system is part of a network delivering live weather feeds across Arkansas. It is the first Arkansas Weather Watchers installation in southwest Arkansas. “Arkansas Weather Watchers is an online, community-focused weather network designed to give Arkansans real-time information and tools to understand and respond…
PHOTO: Mary Franklin, director of the Division of County Operations, Arkansas Department of Human Services listens during a media briefing on Medicaid eligibility review. At right is Mark White, secretary of DHS. | John Sykes/Arkansas Advocate By AINSLEY PLATT | Arkansas Advocate Arkansas will begin checking the employment status of some Medicaid beneficiaries this summer under what’s being billed as a “soft launch” of work requirements that aren’t set to be enforced until next year. Mary Franklin, DHS’ director of the Division of County Operations, told lawmakers Thursday that the new work requirements under the “Big Beautiful Bill” spending and…
From Arkansas State Police Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers have seized more than 775 pounds of illegal narcotics and arrested multiple suspects in a series of recent traffic stops across the state. On Tuesday, February 17, around 4:15 p.m., Troopers stopped a grey sedan on Interstate 40 eastbound near the 2-mile marker in Crawford County for a traffic violation. A search of the vehicle revealed approximately 45 pounds of illegal marijuana in vacuum‑sealed packages in the trunk. The passenger Jatorria Lewis, of Memphis, was arrested and booked into the Crawford County Detention Center on felony drug charges. The ride‑booking service…
Clark County real estate transactions recorded Feb. 6-19, 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. Highlighting this round of real estate transactions is the $400,000 sale of a 1.27-acre property…
The rising cost of Arkansas’ school voucher program has prompted concerns from Democrats and some rural Republican legislators who say it will be devastating to public schools
Even though farmers have been dealing with rice stink bugs as pests since the 1880s, entomologists are still getting to know them at the genetic level
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, we have a challenge for you
Since the creation of the state, Pulaski County has been the focus of politics and business for the state of Arkansas as the home of the state capital. Few people may know who the county was named for.
The following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Local students joined more than 1,800 graduates earning a degree and their names on Senior Walk
Bill Rogers believes that serving others prepares you to lead others, and because he has served the fine citizens of Clark County in numerous capacities over the years he is now fully prepared to lead as Clark County Judge
Public television supporters are ramping up a campaign aimed at reversing Arkansas’ decision to cut ties with PBS, forming a new advocacy group chaired by two former state first ladies and hosting a top PBS leader for a public forum
Arkadelphia’s First Baptist Church will offer the grief support ministry, GriefShare, for 13 weeks starting Monday, Feb. 24, 2026, for anyone who has experienced the loss of a spouse, child, family member or friend
Safe Haven Baby Boxes are installed in exterior walls of fire stations and hospitals and are equipped with safety technology that ensures the well-being of the infant
The Arkadelphia Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026
Four candidates are vying to represent central Arkansas’ 2nd Congressional District, a seat held by Republicans for more than a decade that Democrats have tried unsuccessfully to flip over the years
Egg prices have fallen to levels not seen since 2023, but don’t expect that dip to last long
Anna Derby, a junior Kinesiology/Pre-Physical Therapy major from Arkadelphia, was crowned the new Miss OBU 2026
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed Heather Maxey of Mountain Home to a seven-year term on the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees
The race for a seat on the Arkansas Supreme Court in the March 3 election is nonpartisan, but that hasn’t prevented the two candidates in the race from calling each other too ideologically driven
Scholarships are now available for eligible Arkansas students through Arkansas Community Foundation
Arkansas college students looking to get their feet wet in conservation have the perfect opportunity to work alongside Arkansas Game and Fish Commission experts and get paid for the experience
A lawsuit has been filed in Clark County Circuit Court alleging that a third-party collection agency has collected or has attempted to collect debts against probate estates for telephone charges that were imposed after the death of a customer
Veteran music educator Montgomery “Monty” Hill has been named director of bands at Henderson State University, returning to his alma mater after a career spanning more than four decades in music education
Four Arkansans on the ballot Tuesday want to replace U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton this year, and the two Republicans and two Democrats all said they believe the two-term senator has not been representing Arkansas
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed Feb. 9-16, 2026, at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office
Larry and seven other soybean farmers from across the state were honored as the top performers in their respective regions
Laura Figueroa, a junior physical education major from De Queen, was crowned 2026 Miss HSU at Henderson State’s annual competition February 15
This matters because these guidelines don’t just live on a government website. They determine what 30 million kids eat through the National School Lunch Program and shape federal programs like WIC
Now that protein is taking a more prominent position in federal nutrition guidelines, you may have some questions about how to adjust your diet
The following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Addressing issues with the state’s school voucher program, supporting economic development and investing in Arkansans are priorities for Sen. Fred Love and Supha Xayprasith-Mays, the two candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Arkansas governor
Arkansas State University has announced the names of students who completed degree requirements to graduate during Fall Commencement at First National Bank Arena
Daisy Bates was also a trailblazer in journalism whose courage in the face of threats is something that more news outlet owners, publishers and journalism leaders should consider emulating
The suspect in an Arkadelphia kidnapping case hadn’t been out of jail long when he allegedly beat a woman and took her and their child against their will
An Arkansas judge on Thursday blocked implementation of a 2023 state law that increased the signature requirements for measures to qualify for the ballot
Arkansas agriculture and health agencies are urging the public to avoid contact with wild birds, especially birds that appear sick or are found dead, due to detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Arkansas
The Arkansas State University System has completed a new common course numbering system to align with statewide higher education goals and simplify transfer processes for students
The Economic Development Corp. of Clark County (EDCCC) green-lighted a proposal to buy 9 acres adjoining an existing EDCCC-owned property jobs officials are calling the Gurdon Industrial Site
The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for earning a place on the Fall 2025 Chancellor’s List, the university’s highest academic honor for undergraduates during the semester
Four members of Arkansas’ congressional delegation secured hundreds of millions of dollars for highways and other state projects. Meanwhile, a nonpartisan group is warning of the consequences of ever-increasing government debt.
A statewide network of 20 high-tech weather stations is in the process of being built by the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, thanks to a $425,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Volunteer tutors support adults working to strengthen reading, writing, math, English language skills, and basic computer skills through one-on-one and small-group learning tailored to each learner’s goals
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed Feb. 2-8, 2026, at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office
The following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia, Arkansas
The Department of Theatre Arts in Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Performing Arts will present “Freesia,” a student-led MUSE project, from Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 12-15, 2026, in Verser Theatre
Attorney General Tim Griffin and the Board of Corrections’ former attorney are clashing once again — this time over whether Griffin’s office agreed to delay a court hearing in 2023 to allow the attorney to attend the unexpected birth of his child
Events range from ensemble performances to faculty recitals. All are free and open to the public.
As Americans grow increasingly frustrated over their electricity bills, states are trying to keep the nation’s growing number of data centers from causing higher energy costs for consumers
Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2025 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced
This year’s open primary elections in Arkansas will be a little more closed, but only to Democrats seeking to vote in the Republican primary
After a multi-year slide to its lowest level in 75 years, the number of cattle in the United States may finally be poised for an upturn
Despite the high-profile U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Minnesota, ICE arrests were down slightly in January compared to December, according to new data
Southern Arkansas University has announced its Dean’s List and President’s List for the fall 2025 semester
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking all hunters to consider donating the faded, shot-up or otherwise mistreated duck and goose lures to its decoy adoption program, saving some landfill space while inspiring the next generation of conservationists
It took a little longer than Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Fisheries biologists predicted, but DeGray Lake turned in its first entry into the Legacy Lunker books, quickly followed by its second
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced the list of students who have been named to the Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester
In addition to poultry feed, insects are grown as feed for fish, emerging markets in swine and pet food, as well as human food in energy bars
Arkansas Tech University has announced its President’s List and Dean’s List for undergraduate students on its Russellville campus for the fall 2025 semester
Henderson State University has partnered with Arkansas Weather Watchers to provide real-time weather conditions and a live camera view for the campus and surrounding community
Wildman was a retired logger and an avid fan of the Gurdon Go-Devils
Tiffany was a beloved team member of Smith Family Funeral Home in Arkadelphia, serving as an administrative assistant
Peake Elementary School is excited to invite the community to its annual Art Show & Sell on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, held at Peake Elementary
