For the Week in Clark County History, we combed through bound copies of the Daily Siftings Herald, housed in the archives of Riley-Hickingbotham Library at Ouachita Baptist University. We choose some front-page news from editions dating back 10, 15 and 20 years ago.

10 years ago in Clark County

Aug. 28, 2012
City employees were given a 2% raise in the annual Arkadelphia Board of Directors retreat.

Aug. 31, 2012
The first case of the West Nile Virus was confirmed in Clark County, with a total of 25 cases statewide.

Remnants of Hurricane Isaac rolled through the area, knocking down trees across the county with its heavy winds.

15 years ago in Clark County

Aug. 28, 2007
Local realtors reported home sales were unaffected despite a national slump. In fact, one realtor told the newspaper his agency had seen a 6% increase in home purchases.

Aug. 29, 2007
Henderson State University was named “Best College” in its category by U.S. News & World Report, based on its academic reputation, graduation and retention rates, student selectivity, financial resources and alumni support.

20 years ago in Clark County

Aug. 29, 2002
The City of Arkadelphia was the recipient of an $8,000 matching grant from the state Department of Transportation to repave Feaster Trail from 15th to 26th streets, the original section of the trail.

Aug. 30, 2002
Henderson tightened its admission standards, requiring incoming freshmen to score at least a 19 on the ACT, be in the upper half of their graduating class, and have taken college preparatory classes in high school.

Sept. 3, 2002
At least half a dozen construction and renovations were scheduled for facilities at Henderson, including Arkansas and Mooney halls.