ARKADELPHIA — One of college football’s most unique rivalries takes center stage this Saturday, Nov. 14, as Henderson State (8-2) hosts No. 25 Ouachita Baptist (8-2) in the 99th edition of the Battle of the Ravine. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Carpenter-Haygood Stadium and GeoSurfaces Field. With identical 8-2 records, the winner of Saturday's cross-street clash will put themselves in prime position for an NCAA Division II playoff berth. Ouachita — ranked No. 25 in the AFCA poll and No. 21 by D2Football.com — enters on a six-game winning streak after defeating Southwestern Oklahoma State 31-14 last weekend.…
More than 60 people gathered Wednesday, Nov. 11, outside the Clark County Courthouse on Veterans Day to pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. military. The event started with a parade through downtown Arkadelphia. Guest speaker for the 2026 event was Tameka Seals, rehabilitation counselor for the Little Rock Vet Center. To navigate the slideshow gallery below, click or tap the arrow on either side of each image. Photos by Joel Phelps/arkadelphian.com
TAKING A STAND — One of three to speak out against ICE, Gurdon's Roosevelt House addresses members of the Clark County Quorum Court during its November meeting. Photo by Joel Phelps/arkadelphian.com By JOEL PHELPS | arkadelphian.com ARKADELPHIA — Members of a local advocacy group voiced strong opposition Monday evening against Clark County’s potential partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, citing concerns over racial profiling and federal overreach. Representatives from the local chapter of Men United, a predominantly African American organization, addressed the Clark County Quorum Court regarding its September decision to establish a dedicated fund to accept federal dollars…
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders presents her fiscal year 2028 budget proposal to state lawmakers at the Capitol’s Multi-Agency Complex on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. Photo by Tess Vrbin/Arkansas Advocate By TESS VRBIN | Arkansas Advocate Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders unveiled her nearly $7 billion state budget for the coming fiscal year, promising a fifth round of income tax cuts if the Legislature approves her proposal. New spending items include $70 million for school vouchers, $20 million for early childhood education, $25 million for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and $150 million for Medicaid. The state budget for the…
More than 180 outstanding high school musicians from Arkansas and Texas will gather at Henderson State University Nov. 18-19 for the university’s Honor Band Clinic, featuring performances by two honor bands and Henderson’s brass and newly formed jazz ensembles
Following the narrow defeat of a ballot measure that would have allowed the creation of local economic development districts Tuesday, Issue 3 supporters said they’re going to take time to analyze election results and consider ways to move forward
The so-called “blue wave” didn’t engulf Arkansas Tuesday like it did much of the nation. But it did splash here, particularly along the state’s northwestern shore.
One of college football’s most unique rivalries takes center stage this Saturday, Nov. 14, as Henderson State (8-2) hosts No. 25 Ouachita Baptist (8-2) in the 99th edition of the Battle of the Ravine
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has made news twice since winning re-election – once while doing her full-time job, the other while doing her part-time one
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has revised estimated yields for Arkansas corn, soybeans and peanuts downward, but was still expecting record state yields for corn and soybeans
The systems store banks of batteries in buildings or shipping containers. While they can take many forms, developers are increasingly building large, multi-acre projects designed to meet the needs of local utilities.
More than 60 people gathered Wednesday outside the Clark County Courthouse to pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. military
Presiding over his penultimate quorum court meeting, Clark County Judge Troy Tucker recited an extensive list of road improvement projects completed during his decade in office
Selection was based on leadership, dependability, service and patriotism
