Poll: Cotton behind, Sanders not far ahead
Sen. Tom Cotton and Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders are definitely still the favorites to win in November. But the election just got more interesting.
Will El Niño bring winter precipitation?
The current hot weather pattern in Arkansas is not driven by El Niño; however, it may bring much-needed precipitation at the end of the year.
Dispatch Desk: Police probe 2 reports of car theft on North 10th Street
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed Aug. 10-16, 2026, at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office
Flock Safety cancellations a drop in the bucket
At least six Arkansas communities have stopped using Flock Safety public surveillance and license plate reader cameras since July 24, but will a backlash ever occur regarding modern life’s other, much bigger privacy encroachments?
All the News that Fits: HSU, OBU move-in days on horizon; sawmills coping with poor market
Here’s a look at headlines around the area and state for Friday, Aug. 14, 2026
Clark County’s labor force at 9,900 in June; jobless rate climbs to 5.3%
Clark County’s unemployment rate for June 2026, not seasonally adjusted, was at 5.3%, according to a preliminary county-by-county report released by the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services
Clark County Jail Bookings: July 28-Aug. 10, 2026
The following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia
Child Safety Center sets date for annual fundraiser
The Percy and Donna Malone Child Safety Center has set the date for its 2026 Denim & Diamonds fundraiser benefitting children and families impacted by abuse
Arkansas Advocate: Petitions for Arkansas direct democracy proposal fall short, secretary of state says
All signatures submitted in favor of putting on the November ballot a proposal to strengthen Arkansas’ initiative and referendum process were tossed because none of them were countable under state law, the secretary of state’s office announced Thursday
UADA sheds light on muscadines and more for grape, wine lovers
By the time Lee Ann and Russell Matson had reached the end of their first season as vineyard keepers, they knew they needed some help
States Newsroom: Number of unauthorized immigrants hit new high of nearly 16 million in 2024, report says
The unauthorized U.S. immigrant population grew to its highest level ever by mid-2024, increasing to 15.8 million after hovering at about 11 million since 2010, according to data released by a nonpartisan think tank that tracks migration
Arkansas’ smoking ban just turned 20. Can the state find common ground on public health again?
Just 20 years ago, trying to avoid smoke in Arkansas was an onerous task
We’re not going to balance the budget
Let’s be honest: The federal government probably will never balance its budget again, so eventually there will be a debt crisis. Times will be harder, and Uncle Sam will not be able to bail us out.
Chasing cats after hours offers sweat-free summer angling opportunity
Arkansas weather has finally reached the melting point for even the most dedicated daytime anglers, but there’s still a way to supply a late-summer fish fry with tasty fillets
Clark County Jail Bookings: July 20-26, 2026
The following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia
Got a teen starting high school this fall? Family life expert has some tips for parents.
Parents should prepare to be intentional and ask their high school students a lot of questions
Dispatch Desk: Waitress loses tips and phone to thief who asked for a glass of water
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed July 20-26, 2026, at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office
Arkansas Advocate: An Arkansas community founded by Italian immigrants becomes a flashpoint over ICE
Immigrant advocacy group boycotting 127th annual Tontitown Grape Festival
23andMe reaches settlement over nationwide data breach that affected 48,000 Arkansans
A settlement was reached between 42 states and 23andMe, a genetic-testing company whose data breach impacted some 6.9 million Americans
Arkansas schools can apply for fresh fruit and vegetable program funding
The program reimburses schools for fresh fruits and vegetables served free to students in grades K–6 during the school day, outside of breakfast and lunch meal periods
Save on back-to-school spending during tax-free weekend starting Aug. 1
Arkansas families planning for back-to-school shopping can take advantage of the 2026 Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday, which runs Aug. 1-2
Felony Friday: After crash, woman charged for tampering with evidence to protect armed felon
This is a roundup of felony charges filed Aug. 13-21, 2026, by the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office.
Municipal candidates file in Clark County
The Clark County Clerk’s Office announced the final list of local municipal filings for 2026. Amity Mayor John McAnally Amity…
Chili competition set in Okolona
HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST POT — A chili cook-off is scheduled for October 2026 in Okolona. | Shutterstock image…
John Anderson
John was a true jack-of-all-trades, an outdoorsman and had the biggest giving heart
Mayan household artifacts topic of archeological talk
Katy Gregory of the Arkansas Archeological Survey will present “Analysis of Chert Artifacts from Residential Households at Mayapán, Yucatán, México” at the September meeting of the Ouachita Chapter of the Arkansas Archeological Society.