Election week. A new county judge. A city hire with a background. Clark County had a busy week: Ballots counted, a new county judge elected, the city board hiring someone with a colorful resume, and a speeding driver claiming to be on the phone with Elon Musk. Listen Arkadelphia covered it all: elections and local government, community events and education, public safety and remembrances of neighbors lost. Listen to Episode 3 below. Next week, Joel Phelps will host the show with a special guest. Listeners can now find the show where all your favorite podcasts are streaming. For advertising opportunities,…
WINNER, WINNER, FISH FOR DINNER — Arkadelphia’s Justin Rogers reacts to winning the drawing for the first Legacy Lunker grand prize for the 2026 donation season. AGFC photo By JIM HARRIS | Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Justin Rogers hauled in the next-to-last Arkansas Legacy Lunker during the 2026 contest period, but that didn’t matter when it came to the winning draw for a $75,000 21-foot Xpress bass boat. Rogers possessed the winning cup with the key to the boat on Oct. 29 to come away with the grand prize after being one of 18 anglers to catch and donate…
By JOEL PHELPS | arkadelphian.com Arkadelphia’s new water and wastewater manager was officially introduced to the city board of directors on Tuesday, stepping into the role months after a high-profile departure from his previous municipal post. While the agenda packet omitted his name — noting only that City Manager Gary Brinkley would present a new hire — Brinkley introduced Monty Ledbetter to the board to address the city. Ledbetter brings 38 years of water and sewer experience to Arkadelphia, most recently retiring in April following a decade-long tenure in Hot Springs. He said he likes to leave a city in…
CONGRATULATORY HANDSHAKE — Clark County Judge-elect Bill Rogers, right, shakes hands with Eddie Arnold, National Committeeman of the National Republican Party, following a victory Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Courtesy photo By JOEL PHELPS | arkadelphian.com In a narrow victory Tuesday, Bill Rogers was elected Clark County Judge. The Hollywood Republican earned 55% of the vote to defeat his opponent, Michael Ankton, a young Arkadelphia Democrat. “I am excited at the absolute honor to serve as your County Judge,” Rogers told The Arkadelphian in a statement prepared for the victory. “I look forward to working as a team with county employees…
More than 180 outstanding high school musicians from Arkansas and Texas will gather at Henderson State University Nov. 18-19 for the university’s Honor Band Clinic, featuring performances by two honor bands and Henderson’s brass and newly formed jazz ensembles
Following the narrow defeat of a ballot measure that would have allowed the creation of local economic development districts Tuesday, Issue 3 supporters said they’re going to take time to analyze election results and consider ways to move forward
The so-called “blue wave” didn’t engulf Arkansas Tuesday like it did much of the nation. But it did splash here, particularly along the state’s northwestern shore.
Clark County Judge Troy Tucker was quick to respond to a text message inquiry prompted by a reader’s tip that an elderly neighbor was burning refuse during the rainfall
The following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia
Supporters of a ballot measure that would allow the state to issue up to $500 million in bonds for water and wastewater improvements say it’s needed to address Arkansas’ aging infrastructure, but opponents are concerned about borrowing money to finance the projects
The 2026 induction class represents eight different sports and six decades of Tiger athletics
The elections will end Nov. 3, and afterwards, state lawmakers’ attention will shift to the 2027 legislative session, which begins in January
The OB Hub uses PeriGen’s AI-driven PeriWatch Vigilance technology to provide an extra layer of protection for mom and baby much like an air traffic control tower for mom and baby
We welcome Letters to the Editor that are of interest to our local community, and consider each for publication
Voters’ concerns about artificial intelligence and the data centers that keep it running have gained prominence during the midterm election cycle, prompting questions about how the federal government could regulate the industry
The complaint alleges that for years Dollar General has repeatedly mislabeled prices, overcharged consumers and failed to correct the issue despite extensive corporate knowledge of the problem
Arkadelphian.com is launching a weekly, AI-produced podcast that rounds up all the biggest stories of the past seven days
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 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
Arkansas lawmakers referred to voters three simple ballot measures – and one complicated one
Poultry science researchers in Arkansas have developed a way to improve the effectiveness of animal vaccines against salmonella, a leading cause of foodborne illnesses
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
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
My name is Fred Phillips, and I am running for Justice of the Peace to represent District 2 on the Clark County Quorum Court
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?
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
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.
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
Colt Shelby isn’t the polished politician voters are used to. He’s a reflection of your everyday Arkansan.
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
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
Clark County had a busy week: Ballots counted, a new county judge elected, the city board hiring someone with a colorful resume, and a speeding driver claiming to be on the phone with Elon Musk
Justin Rogers hauled in the next-to-last Arkansas Legacy Lunker during the 2026 contest period, but that didn’t matter when it came to the winning draw for a $75,000 21-foot Xpress bass boat
Clark County real estate transactions recorded Oct. 23 through Nov. 5, 2026, having a value of $100,000 or greater
The Clark County Veterans Day parade and gazebo ceremony will take place Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. at the Courthouse Gazebo on the corner of Crittenden and Court streets
