SIGN HERE, HERE AND HERE — The screenshot above is taken from an online petition asking for support to stop faculty and staff at Ouachita Baptist University from being required to sign their loyalty to beliefs in line with the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. This post was updated on 10/21/26 to include that the university published a webpage devoted to the Statement of Affirmation. By JOEL PHELPS | arkadelphian.com Faculty and students at Ouachita Baptist University are pushing back against a new requirement that faculty and staff sign a pledge to conform to the Baptist doctrine. Current and incoming faculty…
DECISIONS, DECISIONS — In this 2024 file photo, a Clark County voter casts a ballot during the early voting period at the Arkadelphia Recreation Center, where polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays through Election Day on Nov. 3, when nine total Vote Centers will be open throughout the county. arkadelphian.com photo By ANTOINETTE GRAJEDA | Arkansas Advocate Early voting began Monday in Arkansas and continues for two weeks leading up to the general election on Nov. 3. Arkansas voters can head to their local polling…
The Arkadelphia City Board of Directors on Tuesday, Oct. 20, will take up a decades-old ordinance regarding vicious dogs, as the city’s prosecutor is recommending an amendment to a 2007 ordinance outlining dog regulations. The current ordinance does not specifically address the immediate removal of dangerous dogs or address pit bulls in multi-family dwellings. A memo to directors says that has been an issue in recent incidents with dangerous dogs. The amendments, if passed, would allow the immediate seizure and impoundment of a dog that has caused a serious injury, and would also restrict residents of a multi-family dwelling to…
The summer-like temperatures of late will come to a halt this weekend thanks to a cold front. Lows will be in the 30s. Following a cold front on Friday, the coldest temperatures of autumn thus far will be seen over much of Arkansas this weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Little Rock. While the high temperature in the Arkadelphia area will top out in the low 90s, Friday and Saturday’s daytime high will be more pleasant, in the upper 60s. Friday night’s low is 42, followed by an even chillier 37 on Saturday night. Northern portions of the…
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
As someone who works every day to bring new businesses and jobs to Arkadelphia and Clark County, I want to share my perspective on Issue 3 and what it could mean for communities like ours
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
Faculty and students at Ouachita Baptist University are pushing back against a new requirement that faculty and staff sign a pledge to conform to the Baptist doctrine
A Clark County man recently had his biggest stroke of luck with a previously nonwinning instant ticket
The following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia
Melba was a skilled seamstress who retired from Levi’s and Value Line Furniture Co.
Up to $25,000 in funding is available to enable individual farmers and ranchers to test sustainable agriculture ideas on their own operations through field trials, on-farm demos, marketing or other approaches
