OUTSTANDING REDDIES — Clockwise, from top left: Thomasena Craig, John Elkins, Jim Garland, Shannon Schwartz, Vanna Eddington, and Dani Pickens. From Henderson State News Henderson State University will honor six outstanding alumni at the Alumni Association’s annual awards banquet April 10. Distinguished Alumni awards will be presented to Dr. Thomasena Craig (’93), John Elkins (’02), Jim Garland (’82), and Shannon Schwartz (’01). Vanna Eddington (’90) will receive the “H” Award, and the Young Alumni Award will be presented to Dani Pickens (’08). The event will be held in the Garrison Center Grand Ballroom at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and…
PHOTO: A firefighter atop Arkadelphia's ladder truck aims downward at an apartment fire early Tuesday morning, March 17, 2026. | Joel Phelps/arkadelphian.com By JOEL PHELPS | arkadelphian.com ARKADELPHIA, Arkansas — A major structure fire broke out early Tuesday morning at Valley View Apartments, 2504 Country Club Road. Police say all residents were able to make it out of the 12-unit complex. "I started hearing the ceiling pop and crackle."Corey Langston, who escaped seconds before his apartment ceiling collapsed Firefighters were dispatched to the apartment complex just before 6:30 a.m., before sunrise, when a 911 caller advised of a large fire…
From the Arkadelphia Alliance The Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance and Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the members of Leadership Clark County (LCC) Class XI. This 11th cohort consists of emerging and established leaders from diverse sectors across Clark County, all committed to enhancing the region’s economic, social, and civic landscape. “Leadership Clark County has always been about more than a program — it’s about building a network of people committed to making our community stronger,” said Shelley Short, President & CEO of the Arkadelphia Alliance and Chamber. “Class XI represents a diverse group of individuals who…
PHOTO: The Voice finalist and Arkansas native Barrett Baber performs at the 2026 Arkadelphia Alliance and Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Submitted information The Arkadelphia Alliance and Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated a landmark year of growth and community achievement at its 2026 Annual Banquet, "Rockin' the Region," on March 12, 2026. Presented by Southwest Auto Collection, the sold-out event at Henderson State University’s Garrison Center brought together business owners, public officials, and community leaders to toast the economic momentum driving Clark County forward. The tone for the night was set by Arkansas native and The Voice finalist, Barrett Baber.…
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