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Early morning fire levels Arkadelphia apartment complex; all residents make it out alive

PHOTO: A firefighter atop Arkadelphia's ladder truck aims downward at an apartment fire early Tuesday morning, March 17, 2026. | Joel Phelps/arkadelphian.com By JOEL PHELPS | arkadelphian.com ARKADELPHIA, Arkansas — A major structure fire broke out early Tuesday morning at Valley View Apartments, 2504 Country Club Road. Police say all residents were able to make it out of the 12-unit complex. "I started hearing the ceiling pop and crackle."Corey Langston, who escaped seconds before his apartment ceiling collapsed Firefighters were dispatched to the apartment complex just before 6:30 a.m., before sunrise, when a 911 caller advised of a large fire…

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Alliance names Clark County’s next class of leadership

From the Arkadelphia Alliance The Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance and Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the members of Leadership Clark County (LCC) Class XI.  This 11th cohort consists of emerging and established leaders from diverse sectors across Clark County, all committed to enhancing the region’s economic, social, and civic landscape. “Leadership Clark County has always been about more than a program — it’s about building a network of people committed to making our community stronger,” said Shelley Short, President & CEO of the Arkadelphia Alliance and Chamber. “Class XI represents a diverse group of individuals who…

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Highlights from Arkadelphia chamber’s Rockin’ the Region banquet

PHOTO: The Voice finalist and Arkansas native Barrett Baber performs at the 2026 Arkadelphia Alliance and Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Submitted information The Arkadelphia Alliance and Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated a landmark year of growth and community achievement at its 2026 Annual Banquet, "Rockin' the Region," on March 12, 2026. Presented by Southwest Auto Collection, the sold-out event at Henderson State University’s Garrison Center brought together business owners, public officials, and community leaders to toast the economic momentum driving Clark County forward. The tone for the night was set by Arkansas native and The Voice finalist, Barrett Baber.…

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Appeals court denies City of Arkadelphia’s immunity claim in property rights dispute

A ruling has been made in the Arkansas Court of Appeals regarding a civil case originating in Clark County. | Shutterstock.com/Zhanna Hapanovich By JOEL PHELPS | arkadelphian.com A Clark County couple’s lawsuit against the City of Arkadelphia is headed back to a lower court after the Arkansas Court of Appeals remanded parts of an appeal by the city. In an opinion delivered March 11, 2026, Chief Judge N. Mark Klappenbach affirmed parts of an appeal by the Clark County Circuit Court, and reversed and remanded other parts of the appeal. The lawsuit dates to 2023, when Brandon and Kortni Beene…

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Alliance names Clark County’s next class of leadership
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Alliance names Clark County’s next class of leadership

This 11th cohort consists of emerging and established leaders from diverse sectors across Clark County, all committed to enhancing the region’s economic, social, and civic landscape

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Arkansas Advocate: How to use the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act
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Arkansas Advocate: How to use the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act

Want an Arkansas government record or access to a public meeting? There’s a law for that.

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Arkansas Arbor Day proclaimed in Caddo Valley; Free Tree Friday event set for April 17
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Arkansas Arbor Day proclaimed in Caddo Valley; Free Tree Friday event set for April 17

State officials celebrated Arkansas Arbor Day, with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture paying a visit to its Caddo Valley office on Lower Dam Pike

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Dispatch Desk: Fender-bender with narcotics agent ends in drug citation
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Dispatch Desk: Fender-bender with narcotics agent ends in drug citation

The following incidents were gathered from reports filed March 10-15, 2026, at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office

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Clark County Arkansas jail bookings: March 10-15, 2026
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Clark County Arkansas jail bookings: March 10-15, 2026

The following people have recently been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia, Arkansas

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Master Gardeners to host plant sales around Arkansas
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Master Gardeners to host plant sales around Arkansas

Throughout the state, Arkansas Master Gardeners are preparing a variety of annuals, perennials, berry bushes, succulents and vegetables to sell at more than 20 plant sales for home gardeners between March and June

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Inmates held in regional jails
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Inmates held in regional jails

Lists of prisoners held in Southwest Arkansas, with links provided

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