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All the News that Fits: HSU, OBU move-in days on horizon; sawmills coping with poor market
News & History

All the News that Fits: HSU, OBU move-in days on horizon; sawmills coping with poor market

Here’s a look at headlines around the area and state for Friday, Aug. 14, 2026

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Andrew DeMillo: Arkansans who banded together to save PBS deserve better than this
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Andrew DeMillo: Arkansans who banded together to save PBS deserve better than this

These aren’t normal times, as Arkansans who fought to keep PBS programs in the state are learning the hard way

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Arkansas Advocate: Emails show viewer backlash over PBS program’s removal from Arkansas TV
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Arkansas Advocate: Emails show viewer backlash over PBS program’s removal from Arkansas TV

Many viewers said they will not keep donating to the network or restore donations they already canceled

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Rise and fall of mercury mining in Clark County region topic of upcoming discussion
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Rise and fall of mercury mining in Clark County region topic of upcoming discussion

The 1930 discovery of cinnabar in Clark and Pike counties attracted national attention

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History Minute: The Architect of American Independence
Holidays News & History

History Minute: The Architect of American Independence

It was the words of one man who wrote the sentence that defined the cause and announced to the world that America had become an independent nation

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National news show will be removed from Arkansas public television schedule in July
Arkansas News & History

National news show will be removed from Arkansas public television schedule in July

Arkansas’ public television network drew frustration this week when it announced it will no longer air a PBS news program starting July 1

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States Newsroom: Get ready for the semiquincentennial as U.S. celebrates 250th anniversary
Holidays Nation News & History

States Newsroom: Get ready for the semiquincentennial as U.S. celebrates 250th anniversary

Parties, protests, displays of historic documents, odes to the Founding Fathers — and a massive political rally by the president — will mark a deeply polarized nation’s 250th anniversary on this Fourth of July

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15 October 2026

Property Tax Deadline

Don’t wait until the last minute!

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Clark County Courthouse, 401 Clay Street
Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923
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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…

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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…

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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

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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