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Month: January 2022

Obituary: Keith Erwin Leeper
Obituaries

Obituary: Keith Erwin Leeper

Keith loved spending time with family. He looked forward to trips home whether it was for a family reunion or a get-together. He also loved anything associated with Logging.

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Jailer arrested for falsifying report
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Jailer arrested for falsifying report

A Clark County Detention Center employee has been arrested by Arkansas State Police following an investigation that he allegedly falsified claims of a shooting incident at his residence.

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City to consider purchase of new fire truck
City & County

City to consider purchase of new fire truck

If approved, it will take roughly 17 months to build the $957,272 fire engine and loose equipment such as hoses, pikes and extraction equipment. The purchase would not affect the 2022 budget.

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Obituary: Orville E. Wright
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Obituary: Orville E. Wright

Orville was a gifted craftsman and could fix anything with a piece of wood. He was hardworking and generous with his time, money, and talents.

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Dispatch Desk: Tuesday, Jan. 18
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Dispatch Desk: Tuesday, Jan. 18

Numerous callers reported a reckless driver had struck several highway signs on West Pine Street between Highway 26 and Interstate 30.

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ADH: 601 active Covid cases in Clark County
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ADH: 601 active Covid cases in Clark County

The local figure is up from the 447 active cases reported last week. The state’s totals have more than doubled since the beginning of the year.

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Rider announces bid for Clark County Clerk
City & County

Rider announces bid for Clark County Clerk

A longtime Arkadelphia resident, Rider spent 25 years in banking and office management prior to the opening of The Farmhouse in downtown. She also has served one year as District 5 Justice of the Peace on the Clark County Quorum Court.

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