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Oct 31, 2026
  • Felony Friday: Gurdon man charged with impersonating game warden, shooting at hog hunters
  • Nearly 3K Clark County voters cast early ballot in 2026 midterm
  • On OBU stage, “This Random World” to explore life’s unexpected connections
  • Operation Highway Shield finds hundreds of unqualified drivers behind wheel of commercial vehicles
  • AGFC opens applications for beginner ladies-only deer camps
  • Ouachita inducting 9 Tigers into hall of fame
  • 10,062 available workers in Clark County

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Felony Friday: Gurdon man charged with impersonating game warden, shooting at hog hunters

This is a roundup of felony charges filed Oct. 16-30, 2026, by the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office. Some defendants may also have misdemeanor charges against them, but most are not included here. The following names and charges, which are contained within public documents, are gathered from online court records available through ARCourts. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Here’s a rundown of felony cases filed in the past two weeks: Gurdon man charged with impersonating game warden, shooting at hog hunters On Aug. 14, Clark County deputies were dispatched to Open Banks Road near the second grain bins for…

Courts & Justice Economy Top Story

Prosecutor probing price at the pump in Arkadelphia and Caddo Valley, seeks assistance from Arkansas AG

A sign advertises $3.99/gallon fuel prices outside Jordan’s Exxon in Arkadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Gas prices were 10 cents cheaper that day in neighboring Caddo Valley, while prices were as low as $3.57/gallon in nearby Bismarck, $3.55/gallon in Malvern and $3.51/gallon in Hope. arkadelphian.com photo by Joel Phelps By JOEL PHELPS | arkadelphian.com Officials are investigating why fuel prices are always higher in Arkadelphia and Caddo Valley than in other nearby towns. The Clark County Prosecutor’s Office is asking for assistance from Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin in a probe to explain the “phenomenon which appears to be…

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Pining for a good time: Gurdon Forest Festival promises family fun

COSTUME CONTEST — Kids take part in, and get very serious about, the costume contest held as part of Gurdon's annual Forest Festival, as evidenced in this photo from a previous festival. Courtesy photo You won’t find a log loader at just any run-of-the mill small-town festival, but in Gurdon one can watch heavy equipment operators take part in a unique competition. It’s because Gurdon is in the heart of Arkansas’s “pine belt”, and once a year its residents celebrate the forestry industry that keeps it alive. Now in its 46th year, the Gurdon Forest Festival is bringing a lineup…

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Southern Bancorp officially changes name to Uplift Bank

Southern Bancorp Bank has officially begun its shift to Uplift Bank, marking a new chapter for one of the nation’s oldest and largest Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). The first phase of its name change was completed on Monday, Oct. 26, and additional phases will be completed in a staggered approach that will carry into 2027.   The change also brings new names for Uplift Bank’s holding company and nonprofit loan fund partner:  Southern Bancorp, Inc., a CDFI bank holding company, is now Uplift Financial Development Corporation.   Southern Bancorp Community Partners, a CDFI nonprofit loan fund, is now Uplift Capital Partners.  …

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Nearly 3K Clark County voters cast early ballot in 2026 midterm

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On OBU stage, “This Random World” to explore life’s unexpected connections

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Operation Highway Shield finds hundreds of unqualified drivers behind wheel of commercial vehicles

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AGFC opens applications for beginner ladies-only deer camps

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10,062 available workers in Clark County

Ouachita inducting 9 Tigers into hall of fame
Sports

Ouachita inducting 9 Tigers into hall of fame

The 2026 induction class represents eight different sports and six decades of Tiger athletics

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What happens in Arkansas after the election?
Arkansas Politics

What happens in Arkansas after the election?

The elections will end Nov. 3, and afterwards, state lawmakers’ attention will shift to the 2027 legislative session, which begins in January

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Baptist Health launches central ‘OB Hub’ for delivery hospitals
Artificial Intelligence Health

Baptist Health launches central ‘OB Hub’ for delivery hospitals

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

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Letters to Editor welcome at arkadelphian.com

We welcome Letters to the Editor that are of interest to our local community, and consider each for publication

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What candidates in Arkansas’ US Senate race say about AI, data centers
Arkansas Artificial Intelligence Data Centers Government

What candidates in Arkansas’ US Senate race say about AI, data centers

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

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Arkansas AG joining others in suit against Dollar General for false advertising
Business & Finance Courts & Justice Nation

Arkansas AG joining others in suit against Dollar General for false advertising

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

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Letter to the Editor: Anonymous mailer missing facts about county judge candidate
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Letter to the Editor: Anonymous mailer missing facts about county judge candidate

A little something the topic of all this public humiliation of an anonymous author threw out there was missing was the facts

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Listen Arkadelphia Podcast: Episode 1
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Listen Arkadelphia Podcast: Episode 1

Arkadelphian.com is launching a weekly, AI-produced podcast that rounds up all the biggest stories of the past seven days

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Advertorial: Dear Friends …
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Advertorial: Dear Friends …

PLEASE don’t assume your candidate has “got this”

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Arkansas amendment would allow local economic development districts 
Arkansas Business & Finance Economy Politics

Arkansas amendment would allow local economic development districts 

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

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Arkansas leads nation in farm bankruptcy; Q3 filings up significantly
Agriculture Arkansas Business & Finance

Arkansas leads nation in farm bankruptcy; Q3 filings up significantly

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

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Ballot measures simple, except for Issue 3
Arkansas Business & Finance Government Voices

Ballot measures simple, except for Issue 3

Arkansas lawmakers referred to voters three simple ballot measures – and one complicated one

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New DNA-based vaccine technology shows promise against salmonella
Agriculture Science & Technology

New DNA-based vaccine technology shows promise against salmonella

Poultry science researchers in Arkansas have developed a way to improve the effectiveness of animal vaccines against salmonella, a leading cause of foodborne illnesses

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Advertorial: First United Methodist Church seeks Church Operations Administrator
Religion & Faith

Advertorial: First United Methodist Church seeks Church Operations Administrator

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

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CLEST holds hearings on law enforcement matters
Police & Fire

CLEST holds hearings on law enforcement matters

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

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Advertorial: Fred Phillips seeks election to Clark County Quorum Court
City & County

Advertorial: Fred Phillips seeks election to Clark County Quorum Court

My name is Fred Phillips, and I am running for Justice of the Peace to represent District 2 on the Clark County Quorum Court

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Op-Ed: Economic development isn’t one-size-fits-all
Business & Finance City & County Economy Voices

Op-Ed: Economic development isn’t one-size-fits-all

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

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What to do with pumpkin innards when making a jack-o’-lantern 
Food & Travel Holidays

What to do with pumpkin innards when making a jack-o’-lantern 

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?

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Republican’s push for initiative restrictions criticized in Arkansas secretary of state debate
Arkansas Politics

Republican’s push for initiative restrictions criticized in Arkansas secretary of state debate

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

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Governor’s debate had some feisty moments
Arkansas Politics Voices

Governor’s debate had some feisty moments

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.

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HSU announces 2026 homecoming court
Higher Education People

HSU announces 2026 homecoming court

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

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Op-Ed: All we are saying is give Colt a chance

Colt Shelby isn’t the polished politician voters are used to. He’s a reflection of your everyday Arkansan.

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School safety taking center stage at community event Nov. 5
Police & Fire

School safety taking center stage at community event Nov. 5

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

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Extension releases 2026 Arkansas Ballot Issues Voter Guide
Arkansas

Extension releases 2026 Arkansas Ballot Issues Voter Guide

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

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Felony Friday: Gurdon man charged with impersonating game warden, shooting at hog hunters
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Felony Friday: Gurdon man charged with impersonating game warden, shooting at hog hunters

This is a roundup of felony charges filed Oct. 16-30, 2026, by the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office

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Nearly 3K Clark County voters cast early ballot in 2026 midterm
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Nearly 3K Clark County voters cast early ballot in 2026 midterm

In the final days of early voting, 21% of registered Clark County voters had cast a ballot ahead of the 2026 General Election

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On OBU stage, “This Random World” to explore life’s unexpected connections
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On OBU stage, “This Random World” to explore life’s unexpected connections

The production examines the unexpected connections between people and the missed opportunities that can shape their lives

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Operation Highway Shield finds hundreds of unqualified drivers behind wheel of commercial vehicles
Arkansas Police & Fire Regional News

Operation Highway Shield finds hundreds of unqualified drivers behind wheel of commercial vehicles

At this time, AHP also identified and investigated suspected drug trafficking, human trafficking and smuggling, cargo theft, stolen vehicles and trailers, and related offenses encountered during lawful enforcement

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AGFC opens applications for beginner ladies-only deer camps
Arkansas Outdoors Regional News

AGFC opens applications for beginner ladies-only deer camps

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program will host three overnight camps this hunting season specifically designed to introduce women to deer hunting, and applications for the first two hunts are available now

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10,062 available workers in Clark County
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10,062 available workers in Clark County

Clark County’s unemployment rate for September 2026, not seasonally adjusted, was at 4.2%, according to a preliminary county-by-county report released by the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services

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31 October 2026

Coats for Kids

The Knights of Columbus in Arkadelphia have a free winter coat distribution for children of needy families. The Knights of…

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Community Family Enrichment Center, 301 N. 23rd St.
Arkadelphia, AR
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31 October 2026

HSU Trunk or Treat

Get those costumes and buckets ready — Henderson Trunk or Treat is taking over the HSU Alumni Tailgate. Bring the…

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Duke Wells Center parking lot, 1192 M.H. Russell Dr.
Arkadelphia, AR
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31 October 2026

Main Street Trick or Treat

The City of Arkadelphia will host the Main Street Trick or Treat on October 31, in downtown Arkadelphia from 3:00…

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Town Square, 800 Main St.
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
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31 October 2026

Double R Stables 5th Annual Trunk or Treat

Double R Stables 5th Annual Trunk or Treat October 31st 4:30 pm Future Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park. 1500…

Free
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Future MLK Jr. Park – 1500 Pine Street, 1500 Pine Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71923 United States
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31 October 2026

Faith Missionary Baptist Church Fall Fest

Faith Missionary Baptist Church invites all ages to enjoy good, clean fun with hot dogs, games, friends, and more candy…

Free
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Game-On, 1205 N. 10th St., Suite B
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
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03 November 2026

Spaghetti on Election Day

St. Mary's Catholic Church in Arkadelphia invites everyone to come during lunch or dinner for a spaghetti meal on Election…

$12
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 251 N. 14th St.
Arkadelphia, AR
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01 December 2026

Carol of Lights

Join us for the return of Carol of Lights on Tuesday, December 1, at 6 p.m. in the Arkansas Hall…

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Arkansas Hall, 1118 Henderson St.
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
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