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Apr 8, 2026
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UPDATE: 56-hour manhunt for escaped prisoner ends on River Road

Sean Anthony Bright was located about 5 miles south of Arkadelphia late Tuesday when police saw him exit a field on River Road, Clark County Sheriff Jason Watson said following the 56-hour manhunt for Bright. Bright is back in custody. The sheriff released a statement Wednesday morning: StatementDownload "On Sunday, April 5th at or around 2:32 pm inmate Bright fled from the Clark County Detention Facility. Bright had been working an assigned detail in the detention centers kitchen. All area law enforcement were notified and a search of the area was conducted. Investigators immediately were able to obtain recorded phone…

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Valor ceases ambulance service; Pafford resumes 911 services

Valor Emergency Medical Services ceased operations on Monday morning, April 6, 2026. The Arkadelphia-based company provided ambulance services in two counties. The company's CEO, J.D. Windham, posted the news to Facebook. "Due to financial hardships beyond our control, Valor EMS ceased operations at 0900 this morning. Pafford Medical Services has agreed to assume 911 services and non-emergent transports for Clark and Dallas Counties," Windham said. Valor also held a contract to provide ambulance services in neighboring Dallas County. Responding to a text message from The Arkadelphian that was sent prior to the Facebook announcement, Windham said he was on his…

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Inmate escapes Clark County Jail; manhunt on for Sean Anthony Bright

This post was updated 4/6/26 with updates. It also corrects the date the suspect was last incarcerated. The search continued Monday for a prisoner who escaped from the Clark County Detention Center. Sean Anthony Bright remains on the lam after he reportedly walked away from a kitchen detail Sunday afternoon. Sheriff Jason Watson said agencies used tracking dogs throughout the night in search of Bright, 31. He is described as a white male standing at 5-foot-4-inches and weighing 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing either a jail-issued orange shirt or a white shirt, with either orange or brown pants.…

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Duck Derby returns to Caddo Valley on April 11

The community is invited to take part in the annual, fun-filled festivities that raise funds for a special cause. The Duck Derby Festival, benefitting the Percy and Donna Malone Child Safety Center, will take place Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Lower Lake Recreation Area. The community-based event is free to attend and offers a wide variety of activities, including games, food, entertainment, and more, promising an enjoyable experience for families and community members of all ages.  One of the main attractions of the event is the duck race, where participants can adopt rubber…

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Evelyn Davis

Evelyn had a career producing ceramic capacitors for space, military, microwave, fiber optic and custom applications

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Solar leasing on agenda for NALC, NASDA Foundation’s Mid-South conference
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Solar leasing on agenda for NALC, NASDA Foundation’s Mid-South conference

While renewable energy efforts such as solar panel installations have increased in recent years, there are many factors for farmers, landowners, and developers to consider before making the decision to work together on a long-term project

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SAU hosting Arkansas Supreme Court’s Appeals on Wheels program
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SAU hosting Arkansas Supreme Court’s Appeals on Wheels program

The case of Amber Waterman v. State of Arkansas will be heard by the Court during this special session, offering students, faculty, and the surrounding community a rare opportunity to witness the judicial process firsthand

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Goza students qualify for FBLA nationals
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Goza students qualify for FBLA nationals

Goza Middle School’s Future Business Leaders of America participated in competitive events at the State Conference in Little Rock

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Arkansas State Police cracking down on stoned drivers ahead of 4/20 reefer holiday
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Arkansas State Police cracking down on stoned drivers ahead of 4/20 reefer holiday

Drive High, Get a DWI

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MagnoliaReporter.com: Columbia County Quorum Court ponders animal control issues
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MagnoliaReporter.com: Columbia County Quorum Court ponders animal control issues

The Columbia County Quorum Court had some reactions but no ideas about what can be done about animal control, or animal spaying and neutering, after a plea for help from the Columbia County Animal Protection Society

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Arkansas Advocate: Governor asks USDA to exclude soda, candy from state SNAP benefits; snack industry objects to ‘food police’
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Arkansas Advocate: Governor asks USDA to exclude soda, candy from state SNAP benefits; snack industry objects to ‘food police’

“Make no mistake, this waiver won’t make an ounce of difference on health,” the American Beverage Association responded

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