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…
From the Humane Society of Clark County. Photo by Shutterstock Images. Effective immediately Pit-Bull dogs and pit mixed dogs will not be accepted, under any circumstances, at the Humane Society of Clark County shelter in Arkadelphia. The new policy was adopted, unanimously, by the Board of Directors on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, and includes adult dogs, puppies, owner-surrenders, and stray surrenders. This decision was not made lightly and came after thorough consideration of the issue including: • The community impact • The well-being of the dogs currently in the shelter • The safety of the public and the staff •…
BUCKLING WEIGHT: A collapsed farm shop in Yell County was one of many structures damaged or destroyed during the Jan. 23-27 winter storm that covered most of Arkansas and surrounding states. By RYAN McGEENEY | University of Arkansas System of Agriculture The heavy winter storm that brought snow, sleet and sub-freezing temperatures to Arkansas and surrounding states resulted in tens of millions of dollars in losses to farmers across the state, according to a new report from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. The Jan. 23-27 storm brought “extreme cold, ice, and snowfall that disrupted livestock operations, crop…
IMAGE: Vector illustration of health fair. | Shutterstock Images Open to the general public, the Arkadelphia Community Health Fair & Child Safety Initiative is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at Peake Elementary School from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The free event is presented by St. Paul AME Church and Trinity Temple Assembly of God. Riding high on last year's success, the ACHSFair broke last year's records by offering over 300 health screenings—25 wellness vendors provided a range of resources, including haircuts for men and boys, braids for women and girls, manicures, food demonstrations, and more. Children joyfully explored…
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
Clark County real estate transactions recorded Feb. 6-19, 2026, having a value of $100,000 or greater
Commissioners at a Feb. 19 meeting heard the first reading of proposed regulations changes for 2026; the common theme: reduction in both the number and complexity of the rules hunters and anglers must follow as they enjoy the woods and waters of The Natural State
Don’t get too used to the spring-like weather of late, as sub-freezing low temperatures will return to Arkansas by Saturday night
Viva was a retired Walmart associate of 25 years who enjoyed church work, gardening and grandchildren
