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City Board to consider rezoning of Ascent property, hear arts festival update
This is the former Parkhill Baptist Church property and, most recently, the Ascent Children’s Health Services. Greenleaf Properties, LLC, is requesting the rezoning for future development between Pine and Haddock streets between 24th and 25th streets. Read more
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Senators outvote Badgers in offensive showdown
In a game that saw over 1,100 yards of offense between the two teams, the early difference was Robinson capitalizing on two Arkadelphia turnovers early in the game to build a big first-half lead. Read more
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Police: Ecstasy found in traffic stop
Felony charges have been filed against an Arkadelphia man who narcotics agents say was in possession of ecstasy, marijuana and a firearm. Bud Tillman, 34, of 1010 S. 16th St., faces felony drug possession charges. A Group 6 Narcotics affidavit filed by Agent Roy Bethell notes that Tillman was pulled over on Aug. 25 for… Read more
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Big Red cuts ribbon
Arkadelphia’s newest convenience station celebrated its grand opening Friday morning, drawing a large crowd of community members. The Arkadelphia Alliance and Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting at Big Red and Dairy Queen, 3005 W. Pine St. at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1. Owners David and Doug Hendrix were there with staff and multiple… Read more
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Dispatch Desk: Friday, Oct. 1
Officers were summoned to Third Street Baptist Church for a report of the theft of a catalytic converter from a church van. The thief apparently left behind a reciprocal saw blade used to remove the part. Read more
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Shoeless man charged with fleeing
An Okolona man faces felony charges after causing a scene at a truck stop and fleeing from law enforcement before crashing into a mailbox. Clark County prosecutors have charged Frederick Leeper, 58, of 29 Leeper Road, Okolona, for a drunken attempt of fleeing from a detective. In an affidavit filed by Sgt. Rick Loy, criminal… Read more
