Arkadelphia’s Sarah Durand graduating from University of Georgia
Sarah Jennifer Durand is one of over 9,400 candidates to be recognized in the University of Georgia’s Class of 2026 spring Commencement ceremonies held this week
Arkansas elk hunting permit applications open through May
Fifteen permits (Five either sex and 10 antlerless) will be available for public draw through online applications this season
Arkansas Advocate: Tax cut plan sails through legislative committees as special session begins
Arkansas lawmakers advanced what would be the state’s fourth income tax cut in four years Monday despite critics’ warnings that reducing revenue could jeopardize social services
Soybean planting sprints along at fastest pace since 1988
Dry weather at the start of the row crop growing season has sped planting of the state’s five major crops, with soybeans going in the ground at the fastest pace since 1988
Steve Brawner: Entergy CEO says Arkansas could get ‘new nuclear’
Could new nuclear reactors be in Arkansas’ future? They could if money is available.
History Minute: The deadliest tornadoes recorded in Arkansas
Did you know the South Arkansas town of Strong gets its name from the community’s spirit following a deadly tornado?
Angie Schleiff named OBU’s Support Staff Member of the Year
The award is presented annually to a campus support staff member who demonstrates excellence in work responsibilities, support for the university’s mission and positive engagement with students, coworkers and members of the public
HSU faculty recognized for excellence, years of service
Henderson State University presented Faculty Excellence Awards and recognized faculty members for their years of service to the university during a reception on April 28
Clark County Jail Bookings: April 27 – May 3, 2026
The following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia
National Day of Prayer to be observed locally May 7
The event will take place at Third Street Baptist Church
Clark County inmates held in the Arkansas prison system in May 2026
As of May 1, 2026, there were 346 people listed as Clark County inmates by the Arkansas Department of Corrections website
States Newsroom: Gas prices jump again as Trump turns to new plan for Strait of Hormuz
Americans saw prices at the pump sharply rise in recent days as the nationwide average cost for a gallon of regular gas shot up 38 cents over the past week
AGFC: Leave ‘abandoned’ wildlife where you find it
Moving baby critters that seem to be abandoned can cause more harm than good
Arkansas AG announces settlement with Walmart
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced a settlement with Walmart in light of a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission and 11 other states for deceptive trade practices
Letter to the Editor: A Thank You to Those Who Serve
Even with mixed feelings about a data center, a reader says we should remember the good faith of public servants
Letter to the Editor: The Great Arkadelphia Divide
A reader ponders different perspectives on the perception of a community’s divide
Stateline: Americans’ air conditioning costs expected to rise again this summer
After facing costly heating bills this winter, consumers shouldn’t expect relief for the summer months, according to new projections for household utility costs
Vote for the 2026 ‘Best of the Best’ Readers Choice awards
Each May, arkadelphian.com’s readers are treated to a month-long chance to cast their vote for a variety of their favorite local restaurants, businesses and more
Arkansas farmers could see more than $150M in disaster relief
Arkansas farmers being squeezed hard by higher fuel and input prices this year could see more than $150 million in total disaster relief with a second round of Supplemental Disaster Relief Program payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Real Estate: Amity brewpub changes ownership
Clark County real estate transactions recorded April 2-23, 2026, having a value of $100,000 or greater
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship awards $4,800 to 3 single Clark County parents
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) raised $61,000 during its second annual Day of Giving on March 20, 2026, showing strong statewide support for single parents working toward a college degree
Humane Society offering discount spay/neuter clinic in May
The Humane Society of Clark County will host a discount spay and neuter clinic Tuesday through Thursday, May 12-14, 2026
Arkansas EHC celebrates social, community impact
Denise Bailey thought she was just signing up for a craft show. Instead, she wound up with a family.
Dr. Charles Weiner
Dr. Weiner was a licensed clinical psychologist and emeritus professor of education and counseling at Henderson State University
J.N. Stephens
A logger by trade, J.N. was a true outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing equally