National Day of Prayer to be observed locally May 7
The event will take place at Third Street Baptist Church
Category: Religion
Founder of Zambian university to visit, lead sermon in Arkadelphia this Sunday
Dr. Moffat Zimba, chancellor of Northrise University, will visit Arkadelphia on April 26-27, 2026. Northrise University was the first private Christian university to be accredited in Ndola, Zambia.
Ten Commandments ruling put schools between rock and hard place
What do you do when you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place? Two Arkansas higher education institutions are choosing the rock. All but six public schools will have to make their own decisions.
Arkansas Advocate: Ten Commandments posters donated to additional Arkansas universities
A growing number of Arkansas universities are receiving Ten Commandments posters they’re expected to display in classrooms in accordance with a state law a judge has called unconstitutional
13 weeks of GriefShare sessions start Feb. 23
Arkadelphia’s First Baptist Church will offer the grief support ministry, GriefShare, for 13 weeks starting Monday, Feb. 24, 2026, for anyone who has experienced the loss of a spouse, child, family member or friend
Ouachita to hold Christian Focus Week Feb. 2-6
Ouachita Baptist University will host its annual Christian Focus Week Feb. 2-6, offering students dedicated time and space for encouragement and spiritual growth as a campus
Brown Springs church to celebrate 175th anniversary
The community is invited to join Anchor Baptist Church for its 175th anniversary service