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Jun 8, 2026
  • Real Estate: 7 homes change ownership in Clark County
  • Arkadelphia native Sean Huss voted professor of the year at Arkansas Tech
  • Arkadelphia the center of snacking world this weekend
  • Advertorial: Spine care physician seeing patients in Arkadelphia
  • Some drought improvement statewide, but no change for Clark County
  • Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend June 12-14, family fishing derbies June 13 
  • Willie Jewell Ezell

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Real Estate: 7 homes change ownership in Clark County

Clark County real estate transactions recorded May 22 through June 4, 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. The editor's note at the end of this post was updated 6/7/26.…

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Henderson approved for 2.6% increase in operating budget; full-time employees get first salary increase since 2019

From the Arkansas State University System ARKADELPHIA — The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today approved a combined $402.6 million operating budget, as well as tuition and fees, for 2026-2027. "We're in a very good place at Henderson State. We have our third balanced budget in a row."— Chancellor Trey Berry Interim System President Robin Myers said the overall system budget reflects investments in retaining and recruiting employees, the addition of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Arkansas State University and increased costs for utilities and insurance. “Our campuses continue to prioritize student success and quality higher education…

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Citizen voices amplified at economic development meetings

By JOEL PHELPS | arkadelphian.com Citizens may be getting a chance to have their voices heard by members of the public board that plays a significant role in landing jobs in Clark County. Tuesday’s meeting of the Economic Development Corp. of Clark County was so well attended that each of the 25 or so chairs for citizens was filled. That isn’t normally the case for EDCCC meetings, which usually attract the usual 5 or so faces of attending citizens. Tuesday's crowd was likely in response to a special-called meeting in mid-April, when the board green-lit the sale of its 1,000-acre…

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Ouachita’s Elrod Center honors more than 150 volunteers

Seniors from the Tiger Serve Day Leadership Team pose for a photo at this year’s University Community Service Awards banquet. The TSD Leadership Team was one of a dozen volunteer groups recognized at the event. | OBU photo by Matthew Correll By CHASE HARTSELL | OBU News Bureau Ouachita Baptist University’s Ben M. Elrod Center for Family & Community recognized more than 150 volunteers at its annual University Community Service Awards banquet in Walker Conference Center. “This banquet is one of my favorite nights of the year,” Leigh Anne McKinney, associate director of the Elrod Center, said. “There is something special about seeing so…

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Arkadelphia native Sean Huss voted professor of the year at Arkansas Tech

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Arkadelphia the center of snacking world this weekend

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Some drought improvement statewide, but no change for Clark County

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Amy Grant sets Hot Springs stop

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Free women’s midlife health series continues in Hot Springs

Advertorial: Spine care physician seeing patients in Arkadelphia
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Advertorial: Spine care physician seeing patients in Arkadelphia

Residents of Clark County and surrounding areas now have access to specialized, non-surgical spine care without the long drive

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Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend June 12-14, family fishing derbies June 13 
Arkansas Outdoors

Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend June 12-14, family fishing derbies June 13 

An annual tradition sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and approved by Gov. Sanders, Free Fishing Weekend gives many people the opportunity to enjoy the amazing angling The Natural State has to offer

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7 Arkansas properties added to National Register of Historic Places
Arkansas Food & Travel News & History

7 Arkansas properties added to National Register of Historic Places

Seven Arkansas properties have been added to the National Register of Historic Places during the month of May

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Deadline approaches to apply for Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship
Higher Education

Deadline approaches to apply for Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship

The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship is available to Arkansas residents attending two-year or four-year in-state colleges and universities

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Arkansas Advocate: Murder charge dismissed against Arkansas man running for county sheriff
Arkansas Courts & Justice

Arkansas Advocate: Murder charge dismissed against Arkansas man running for county sheriff

A second degree murder case was dismissed against the Arkansas man who won the Republican nomination for Lonoke County sheriff as he awaited trial on the charge he killed his daughter’s accused sexual abuser

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Hendrix College student from Arkadelphia included in Hendrix-Murphy Foundation funding awards
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Hendrix College student from Arkadelphia included in Hendrix-Murphy Foundation funding awards

The Hendrix-Murphy Foundation awarded $147,716 in grants in the spring semester for 24 student cocurricular projects and three faculty-led study-travel projects in literature and language

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Arkansas cotton, soybean planting pushes toward finish as June ‘Acreage’ surveys get underway
Agriculture Arkansas

Arkansas cotton, soybean planting pushes toward finish as June ‘Acreage’ surveys get underway

Soggy weather is slowing cotton growers in Arkansas as the planting window closes, but strong prices may push farmers to finish the job

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Corn sale to benefit child safety center

The Percy and Donna Malone Child Safety Center will host a corn sale Friday, June 26, 2026

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Arkansas Scholarship Lottery warns of video call scam
Arkansas

Arkansas Scholarship Lottery warns of video call scam

Following recent reports regarding a fraudulent video caller, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) urges players to use caution

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Local HSU students make Chancellor’s List, Honor Roll
Higher Education People

Local HSU students make Chancellor’s List, Honor Roll

Henderson State University has announced the students listed on the Chancellor’s List and Honor Roll for the Spring 2026 Semester

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Commentary: WIC food aid is a lifeline for Arkansas families like mine. Let’s keep it strong.
Arkansas Health Voices

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. 

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Real Estate: 7 homes change ownership in Clark County
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Real Estate: 7 homes change ownership in Clark County

Clark County real estate transactions recorded May 22 through June 4, 2026, having a value of $100,000 or greater

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Arkadelphia native Sean Huss voted professor of the year at Arkansas Tech
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Arkadelphia native Sean Huss voted professor of the year at Arkansas Tech

Huss, professor of sociology and criminal justice at Arkansas Tech, was elected by the ATU student body as the 2025-26 professor of the year

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Arkadelphia the center of snacking world this weekend
Food & Travel Local

Arkadelphia the center of snacking world this weekend

Friday, June 5, marks National Donut Day, and National Churro Day is Saturday, June 6, giving consumers an opportunity for a two-day flavor celebration

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Some drought improvement statewide, but no change for Clark County
Regional News Weather

Some drought improvement statewide, but no change for Clark County

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map shows improvement in drought conditions in some portions of Arkansas over the past two weeks

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Willie Jewell Ezell
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Willie Jewell Ezell

Willie Jewell was a homemaker and stay at home mom

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