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Oct 16, 2026
  • 3 arrested after multiple guns found in HSU dorm check
  • Arkadelphia pit bull ordinance set for amendment
  • Felony Friday: Okolona man makes big stink over bathroom time, beats dad with broom
  • Early voting starts Monday, Oct. 19
  • Arrest made in 2017 Bearden homicide
  • Republican’s push for initiative restrictions criticized in Arkansas secretary of state debate
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Day: October 16, 2026

3 arrested after multiple guns found in HSU dorm check
Local Police & Fire

3 arrested after multiple guns found in HSU dorm check

Formal charges were submitted for filing Friday, Oct. 16, against 20-year-old Treveon Jeffers of Prescott , 21-year-old Omareon Deshawn Nunally of Nashville, and 19-year-old Hershall Williams Jr. of Arkadelphia

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Arkadelphia pit bull ordinance set for amendment
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Arkadelphia pit bull ordinance set for amendment

The Arkadelphia City Board of Directors on Tuesday, Oct. 20, will take up a decades-old ordinance regarding vicious dogs, as the city’s prosecutor is recommending an amendment to a 2007 ordinance outlining dog regulations

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Felony Friday: Okolona man makes big stink over bathroom time, beats dad with broom
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Felony Friday: Okolona man makes big stink over bathroom time, beats dad with broom

This is a roundup of felony charges filed Oct. 2-16, 2026, by the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office

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Early voting starts Monday, Oct. 19
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Early voting starts Monday, Oct. 19

Early voting in the 2026 General Election starts Monday, Oct. 19. Here is a list of important upcoming dates, and more information for voters to consider before heading to the polls:

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Arrest made in 2017 Bearden homicide
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Arrest made in 2017 Bearden homicide

A South Arkansas man has been arrested in connection with a 2017 homicide in Ouachita County

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Republican’s push for initiative restrictions criticized in Arkansas secretary of state debate
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Republican’s push for initiative restrictions criticized in Arkansas secretary of state debate

Arkansas Republican Sen. Kim Hammer defended his stances on noncitizen voting and restrictions on the state’s ballot initiative process during a televised debate against his two opponents for secretary of state Thursday

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16 October 2026

Mid-South Music Festival

The Mid-South Music Festival strives to support and uplift artists across the mid-south. Musical, visual, and culinary artists from across…

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Town Square, 800 Main St.
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
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16 October 2026

AHS Homecoming – Game & Coronation

6:15 Coronation 7:00 Kickoff - Badgers vs Hope

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AHS Badger Stadium, 401 High School Drive
Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923
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17 October 2026

Arkadelphia Marching Showcase

The Arkadelphia Badger Pride Marching Band is proud to announce the 2nd annual Arkadelphia Marching Showcase that will take place…

$7
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Badger Stadium,
17 October 2026

Okolona Fall Festival

Okolona Love Council's 2nd annual Fall Fest will take place at the Okolona Community Center from 5-7 p.m. Activities include…

$5
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Okolona Community Center,
18 October 2026

2026 Main Street Trick or Treat Registration Deadline

Registration for businesses/organizations wanting to participate in the 2026 Main Street Trick or Treat event ends at 11:59 p.m. on…

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20 October 2026

Brasstoberfest

· Oct. 20 – HSU Brass Ensembles “Brasstoberfest,” Harwood Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Event is free and open to the…

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Harwood Recital Hall, 604 N. 12th St.
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
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27 October 2026

Woodwind Ensembles

· Oct. 27 – HSU Woodwind Ensembles, Harwood Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Event is free and open to the public.

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29 October 2026

Pediatrics Plus Fall Fest

A sensory-friendly event organized by Pediatrics Plus. Trunk-or-treat, face painting, pumpkins and more. Taking place at Feaster Park in Arkadelphia.

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30 October 2026

Vocal Scholarship Competition

The Division of Music of Ouachita Baptist University would like to invite you to the 29th Annual Mary Shambarger Vocal…

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30 October 2026

Main Street Trick or Treat

The City of Arkadelphia will host the Main Street Trick or Treat on October 31, in downtown Arkadelphia from 3:00…

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Town Square, 800 Main St.
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
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