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Day: September 22, 2022

Clark County inmate apprehended after escape
Police & Fire

Clark County inmate apprehended after escape

The escaped inmate was in hiding for less than a day, approximately 15 hours, before being apprehended again by police.

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Poyen man charged in Witherspoon Road pursuit

A Poyen man racked up a list of charges after police say he led them on a pursuit that began in Arkadelphia and ended on a county road across the Ouachita River.

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Gail Pettus
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Gail Pettus

Being a grandmother was very important to Gail. She loved her grandchildren more than life itself and was extremely proud of them.

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OEM: Conditions too dry for burning
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OEM: Conditions too dry for burning

A brush fire Thursday afternoon that prompted the response of three agencies has officials cautioning the public not to burn.

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Lost deer? Tracking group recovers deer, memories
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Lost deer? Tracking group recovers deer, memories

Brad Besancon, a retired firefighter from Benton, started the group on Facebook in 2015 after seeing similar groups in other states to help hunters locate lost deer.

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FBC launches GriefShare group Sept. 26
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FBC launches GriefShare group Sept. 26

Arkadelphia’s First Baptist Church will begin offering a grief support ministry, GriefShare, on Monday for anyone in the area who has experienced the loss of a spouse, child, family member or friend.

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Ouachita’s Department of Art & Design hosting two exhibits through Sept. 30
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Ouachita’s Department of Art & Design hosting two exhibits through Sept. 30

“Germinal,” a sculptural installation exhibit, is found on the first floor, while “Estamos Aqui,” an exhibit of prints by Latino artists, is located in the second-floor gallery. 

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