Bits & Pieces: Taking time
Acknowledging our website has been stagnant for the past several days
Day: August 12, 2025
End of the Bench: Hard work pays off for Whitten; Arkadelphia gets win in Babe Ruth World Series
Almost exactly two years ago, Arkadelphia high school graduate and former Badger All-State quarterback Donovan Whitten began his journey as a preferred walk-on in the Arkansas Razorback football program
Cookout for a Cause happening Aug. 23
Organizers of a fundraiser have announced an upcoming event to benefit the Okolona community
John Knight
The City of Arkadelphia will name its airport terminal in John’s honor for his support of the many improvements to the airport and facility
Carley “Junior” Bledsoe
Junior was a driving force in establishing the Caddo Valley and DeGray volunteer fire departments
Wayne Bear
Wayne was very active in the Bismarck school community in the 1970’s and 80’s by coaching Pee Wee football for many years, serving on the school board and an avid supporter and president of the Booster Club
Sammy Bell
Sammy loved to entertain, be entertained and particularly loved the competition associated with dominoes, and the hilarious bragging rights stemming from his frequent wins