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  • Prosecutor: Convicts won’t be getting stimulus funds

    Under Act 1110 of 2021, the state can intercept stimulus funds that were issued to persons who have been convicted of criminal offenses who have outstanding balances for criminal fines or restitution. Read more

  • Tigers volleyball rebounds with sweep over Northwestern

    Tigers volleyball rebounds with sweep over Northwestern

    By Brian RamseyOBU Sports Information ARKADELPHIA — The Ouachita Baptist University volleyball team responded from its three-set loss on Friday with a three-set win on Saturday at home, this time against Northwestern Oklahoma State. Final game scores were 25-13, 25-20, and 25-23. The Tigers (7-12, 2-5 GAC) went from having no aces in Friday’s loss to… Read more

  • Dispatch Desk: Monday, Oct. 11

    Dispatch Desk: Monday, Oct. 11

    Officers arrested a man for driving while intoxicated following a hit-and-run accident at 12th and Richardson streets. Read more

  • Police nab $66K cash in traffic stop

    Police nab $66K cash in traffic stop

    Arkansas State Police arrested Barbara Spann, 62, of Haltom City, Texas, following an Oct. 2 traffic stop near the 74 mile marker. Read more

  • AHS, Gurdon bands place at PowerBand Classic

    AHS, Gurdon bands place at PowerBand Classic

    The PowerBand Classic Invitational was held Saturday, Oct. 9, at Lake Hamilton. After a full day of performances, the Arkadelphia High School Band raked in several awards and came in first place in many categories. The Gurdon Go-Devil Marching Band performed well, also. Read more

  • Sex offenders face prison time after failing to report

    By Joel PhelpsThe Arkadelphian Investigators in Clark County have filed affidavits with prosecutors to charge four sex offenders with compliance infractions. State law mandates that sex offenders register with their appointed law enforcement official and report any change of address, phone numbers, employment, schooling and vehicles. Now, these sex offenders face new charges that could… Read more