Obituary: Betty Jean Newburn
Betty enjoyed shopping, sewing, and cooking. She was known for her homemade hamburgers and purple hull peas. She enjoyed listening to all types of gospel music but her favorite was the blues.
Day: May 3, 2022
Unused city streets to close following board decision
Meeting in regular session Tuesday evening, the Arkadelphia Board of Directors took the first step toward closing two long-unused streets.
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School board OKs purchase of new turf; longtime PE teacher to retire
Arkadelphia Public Schools will finance the $856,356 project, said Jimmy King, the school district’s director of support services.
Obituary: Ri’Chard Walker
Ri’Chard enjoyed playing basketball and fishing. He’d spend countless hours playing his Xbox and spending time with his little brother. Ri’Chard loved making music and had inspirations of being a rapper.
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HSU chancellor proposes faculty cuts, academic reorganization
Both the chancellor’s recommendation and a plan submitted by the Financial Exigency Committee will be presented to the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees for consideration at a special meeting Thursday at 10 a.m. at the System Office in Little Rock.
Expedition Dinosaur: Rise of the Mammals to open May 28 at Mid-America
The exhibit features large scale animatronic dinosaurs and interactive cases and displays. The exhibit company, Stage Nine Exhibits, engaged renowned paleontologist, Thomas Williamson to consult and inform the exhibit.