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Arkansas Politics Voices

Op-Ed: The Lectern, a Failed Prison Plan, and our Freedom of Information

Where I come from, you judge people by how they handle other folks’ money and whether they tell you the truth when it costs them something. By that standard, Governor Sarah Sanders has failed Arkansas.

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Searing summer dries up chances for record soybean yield
Agriculture Arkansas Weather

Searing summer dries up chances for record soybean yield

Flat pods and seeds that never matured are throwing doubt on predictions of a record Arkansas soybean crop

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Mike McNeill: Voting against all ballot issues will send Arkansas lawmakers a message
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Mike McNeill: Voting against all ballot issues will send Arkansas lawmakers a message

With early voting drawing near in the 2026 General Election, we’re repeating our previous advice to vote AGAINST all four of the proposals submitted to the public by the Arkansas Legislature

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War-restricted shipping in Mideast adds estimated $343M in costs to Arkansas farmers
Agriculture Arkansas Economy

War-restricted shipping in Mideast adds estimated $343M in costs to Arkansas farmers

The surging prices of war-restricted fuel and fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea are expected to cost Arkansas farmers more than $343 million this year — and that’s conservative, according to an analysis from the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

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ARDOT suspends fall mowing in areas of severe drought
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ARDOT suspends fall mowing in areas of severe drought

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will suspend fall mowing operations in areas experiencing severe drought conditions due to increased risk of wildfires

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Arkansas Advocate: Lawmakers told helping inmates return to society will ease prison overcrowding
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Arkansas Advocate: Lawmakers told helping inmates return to society will ease prison overcrowding

State correctional facilities have 15,362 beds and 16,804 inmates as of Sept. 1, and county jails are often tasked with holding inmates waiting for state prison beds

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Noncitizen voting ban on the ballot
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Noncitizen voting ban on the ballot

Has the Arkansas Constitution’s declaration that “any” citizen can vote been enough to ensure that “only” citizens can vote?

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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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