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.
Month: September 2022
Gail Pettus
Being a grandmother was very important to Gail. She loved her grandchildren more than life itself and was extremely proud of them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
School safety panel recommends funding to help implement proposals
The first funding-related recommendation is for Arkansas lawmakers to consider recurring funds for school districts to implement the commission’s recommendations.