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.
Recent OBU grad wins NCAA Elite Scholar-Athlete award
The Elite Scholar-Athlete award recognizes the true essence of student-athletes by honoring the individuals who have reached the pinnacle of competition at the national championship level in their sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among their peers
The science of barbecuing: grilling, smoking and beyond
“Barbecue,” as anyone in the South can tell you, is a loaded word
Arkansas Advocate: State to receive $3.9M from settlement with Family Dollar over rat-infested warehouse
Arkansas will receive $3.9 million from Family Dollar Stores to settle a lawsuit filed over a rodent-infested distribution center and the sale of consumer products from that facility
Boredom leads to state record skipjack for Ozark teen
The previous record skipjack was caught two months earlier in Russellville
Arkadelphia native Camille Tedder earns medical degree
An Arkadelphia native who earned her undergraduate degree at Southern Arkansas University will be among the Class of 2026 graduates who receive their medical degrees from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State on Friday, May 22
Drought has Arkansas ranchers playing a waiting game
While early May rain has helped some, Arkansas was still firmly in drought’s grip
Goza student hospitalized after accident in commuter lane
A Goza Middle School student was hurt Tuesday morning in the student drop-off lane of the campus parking lot
Local students make President’s, Dean’s lists at Ouachita
The following local students were named to the President’s and/or Dean’s List at Ouachita Baptist University for the Spring 2026 semester
AGFC dedicates first water trail in northwest Arkansas
In addition to being the first Arkansas Water Trail in this corner of the state, the Upper Illinois River Water Trail is the first in the AGFC’s list to span two states
Arkadelphia’s Ravi Sun among 1,200 UAMS graduates
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently held commencement ceremonies to recognize 1,237 students who earned degrees or certificates from the university’s five colleges and graduate school
Extension financial expert shares tips to navigate high gas prices
The average price of regular unleaded gas in Arkansas was $4.076 per gallon as of May 15. That’s up 44% from a year ago when gas prices averaged $2.818 a gallon.
Brookshire’s kicks off ‘Compassion in Action’ food drive
Contributions will directly benefit local organizations, helping ensure families in need have access to food when it’s needed most
Arkansas Advocate: Ballot measure groups remain optimistic ahead of petition deadline
3 constitutional amendment proposals need thousands of signatures by July 3
Dispatch Desk: Shoplifters strike same spot twice
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed May 11-17, 2026, at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office
8 Clark County nonprofits gifted nearly $400,000 from Frances Russell estate
The late Frances Yvonne Russell continues to make an impact on Clark County with a significant gift to improve the lives of those in her community
Amity’s MacKinzie Massey named to ULM’s Spring 2026 President’s List
MacKinzie Massey, a Kinesiology major from Amity, was named to the University of Louisiana Monroe’s Spring 2026 President’s List
AGFC: Arkansas turkey hunters post highest harvest in 20 years
Although this is the highest harvest since 2006, Arkansas’s record turkey harvest was in 2003, when hunters checked 19,947 birds
Deadline to vote in Best of the Best contest is May 31
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 Advocate: Panel adopts rules for law aiding formerly consolidated school districts
The Arkansas State Board of Education approved Thursday an emergency rule to implement new legislation governing the creation of newly formed smaller school districts
The Class of ’26 and the Class of ’87
The Class of ’26 had a different school experience than my Class of ’87
History Minute: The soda wars of Arkansas
While many companies set up operations across Arkansas, one of the most famous Arkansas brands was Grapette, founded by Benjamin Tyndle Fooks
New A-State System scholarship targets nontraditional students in Arkansas
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
Local scholars earn top honors at SNHU
The following Clark County students were named to the SNHU President’s List
Gum Springs FD among rural fire departments to receive fire suppression kits from state
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has awarded wildland fire suppression kits to 65 rural fire departments across 36 Arkansas counties
Jerry O’Neal
Jerry proudly served his country as a submariner aboard the USS Sargo during the Vietnam War