3 Fordyce residents killed in NWA crash
Three Dallas County people died Wednesday in a three-vehicle collision in Northwest Arkansas.
DeGray Lake sees spike in number of state park visitors
Of the 52 state parks in Arkansas, DeGray is typically among the top five parks in terms of visitor numbers.
AGFC: Bear den surveys reflect influence of summer drought
Bears in the southern part of the state continue to show good reproduction as drought conditions and berry crops were better than in other parts of Arkansas.
Badgers escape Scrappers in extra innings
The Badgers broke their two-game losing streak Tuesday with a 5-4 win over the Nashville Scrappers in eight innings.
Master Gardener plant sales slated for April, May
More than 30 plant sales are taking place across Arkansas in April and May.
3 Arkansas colleges ranked among most conservative in U.S. | Stacker
Based on 2023 data from Niche, Stacker developed a list of the 50 most conservative colleges in the country.
Hollywood FD plans crawfish, country music event
The Hollywood Fire Department’s 3rd annual Crawfish and Country Music event will be held Saturday, April 22, from 4-9 p.m. at the Hollywood Fire Department, 3136 Highway 26 West.
COMMENTARY: Assault on Arkansas Freedom of Information Act escalated
The attack on your right to know the hows and whys of government decisions in Arkansas grows more intense in the 94th General Assembly.
Most of Arkansas under enhanced risk for severe weather Friday
Another chance of severe weather is expected Tuesday.
Prescott woman, youth die in I-30 crash
A head-on collision on Interstate 30 in Miller County left two people dead and four others injured Tuesday evening.
Gurdon pallet mill gets green light from jobs board to expand operation
A closed sawmill in Gurdon will breathe new life with the upcoming expansion of a pallet manufacturer.
Hardin and Holloway to perform sophomore recitals March 31
The Division of Music in Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts will present Amaya Hardin and Brandon Holloway in their sophomore voice recitals Friday, March 31, at 2 p.m. in McBeth Recital Hall.
Governor-backed bill introduced to change parole, criminal justice system
The new Republican governor also announced that the state would seek to build a new 3000-bed prison.
Local artist celebrates 30 years as a Group Living client
Roy Marion is a hard worker who likes to spread joy by helping out customers at The Beehive thrift store, and through creating artwork for the people in his life.
Hot Springs angler wastes no time in win at DeGray fishing event
Brian Bean caught a five-bass limit weighing 18 pounds, 6 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League on DeGray Lake.
3 OBU student teams named finalists in Governor’s Cup competition
One student from each finalist team will take the stage at the luncheon to make a live, 90-second pitch summarizing their team’s idea.
MLK Park panel talks funding, future
It isn’t a matter of if, but rather a matter of when the former site of Clark County Memorial Hospital will become a city park.
Man who drove into his own nail salon wants probation | magnoliareporter.com
Nguyen is charged with endangering the welfare of a minor, aggravated assault, terroristic threatening and criminal mischief count.
Severe weather potential for Friday
The next few days will be relatively quiet in Arkansas.
Dispatch Desk: Monday, March 27
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
Group Living client reflects on nearly 50 years of community involvement
Arkadelphia native Ricky Wright has served the community he loves through the local non-profit Group Living, Inc. for nearly 50 years.
21st Sporty Bowl set for April 8
Admission to the spring game is free for all fans and spectators.
Fishing amateurs invited to compete for Skeeter boat at DeGray Lake tournament
Arkansas Bass Team Trail will be giving away a 2023 Yamaha ZXR20 Skeeter boat and a chance at $100,000 for a tagged fish April 1-2, 2023.
Arkadelphia woman charged in knife-wielding incident
An Arkadelphia woman faces charges
after wielding a pair of knives at a child’s birthday party.
Sen. Crowell’s Capitol Week in Review
In every regular session the legislature can refer up to three proposed constitutional amendments to voters.
Bill would allow some high school athletes to make money from selling themselves
A bill filed in the Arkansas Legislature focused on students-athlete’s publicity rights looks like a win-win for all involved on the surface. But student-athlete advocates call foul on it.
COMMENTARY: Lawmaker to take another swing at your right to know
Rep. Mary Bentley is pushing for county governments, city councils and school boards to be more like the Legislature.
Dispatch Desk: Friday, March 24
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
Humane Society leader pens farewell message
As we leave, we would like to thank all those who helped let our family grow and prosper in our little community.
County questions $73K bill for repairs to jail plumbing
In a special-called meeting Thursday, Clark County elected officials gave unanimous approval to proceed with paying an invoice totaling $73,477 for a five-week plumbing job at the county jail.
Duck Derby to highlight child abuse awareness month activities
The 8th annual Duck Derby Festival will be held Saturday, April 22, at the Cliff Harris Stadium parking lot from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Arkansas legislators file two bills related to abortion during Spring Break
By TESS VRBIN | Arkansas Advocate Arkansas legislators filed two bills Wednesday morning pertaining to abortion, which is all but illegal in the state. Arkansas has one of the nation’s strictest abortion […]
Chamber Winds to feature student compositions during March 28 concert at Ouachita
The concert is free and open to the public.
Donaldson man dies in wreck
A Donaldson man died Tuesday morning in a car accident on a rural Hot Spring County road.
City board OKs $273K for Feaster Park facilities, tables accounting software talk
Restroom facilities are coming soon to Feaster Park as the Arkadelphia Board of Directors on Tuesday approved a bid of $273,260 to have them built.
Tara Rollins picked to lead Arkadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Rollins, a Clark County native, was born in Amity and attended Henderson State University earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management.
Arkadelphia nonprofit plans cancer walk fundraiser
The fundraiser is expected to unite the community and take the place of Clark County Relay for Life events
State seeks federal disaster relief for 11 South Arkansas counties after winter storm
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has asked President Joe Biden to issue a disaster declaration for 13 counties that experienced the worst of a four-day winter storm that hit the state in late January and early February.
Another round of heavy rain later this week
A strong weather system will impact the state Thursday into Friday bringing the threat for heavy rainfall.
Bill filed to reopen Arkansas campground where flood killed 20 campers
U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman says it’s time for campers and Albert Pike’s frequent visitors to get back to the outdoors.
BITS & PIECES: Put some spring in your step
Crews working to construct the new Peake Elementary School campus were slated to begin digging footings on the west side of the site.
Clark, Dallas counties take in 275 pounds of pesticides during spring collection
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Abandoned Pesticide Program collected 4,097 pounds of unwanted pesticides across eight counties during spring 2023 collection events.
Dispatch Desk: Monday, March 20
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
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