Southern Bancorp, Inc., one of the nation’s oldest and most impactful Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), has announced plans to change its name to Uplift Bank, pending regulatory approval. “Since our founding four decades ago, we have worked alongside people and places often overlooked by traditional financial institutions, helping create pathways to financial stability, opportunity, and generational wealth,” said Darrin Williams, CEO of Southern Bancorp, Inc. “That mission and impact will be the same guiding force behind our work, now with a name that better reflects our 40-year history of creating economic opportunity and lifting individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and neighborhoods…
No matter where you are in the Arkadelphia area on July 4, you’ll be able to find fun and a community fireworks display in celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The Arkadelphia Aquatic Park is promising a full day of fun activities, contests and games at the city pool. An activity will commence every hour from noon until 5 p.m., with trivia contests throughout the day. Activities include a watermelon race, frozen T-shirt contest, hot dog eating contest/saltine challenge, a diving competition, a dad’s-only biggest splash contest, and a slide race. CLICK HERE for the full schedule. Ahead of the…
Throughout the month of May, readers of arkadelphian.com were given the opportunity to cast a vote in our third annual Readers Choice Awards. There were some surprises this year in a few of the 100+ categories, as some former runners up claimed the top honor in 2026, and some new names and businesses made the list. We contacted winners for a chance to further boost their recognition by way of thanking readers via advertising and inclusion in the photo gallery below. We’re proud to present the winners, listed below in (mostly) alphabetical order in four main categories: Food & Dining;…
Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced the upcoming auction of tax-delinquent parcels located in Clark, Dallas, Nevada and Ouachita Counties on July 16, 2026. The regional auction begins at 10 a.m. and will be held at the Garrison Activity Center Banquet Room, located at 1045 McKnight Drive on the Henderson State University campus in Arkadelphia. Registration begins at 9 a.m. “Regional auctions have been a popular and efficient adaptation,” Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land said. “Bidders can be at the sales for multiple counties at a single event.” Auctions are conducted alphabetically by county. Prospective bidders can…
Clark County justices of the peace made official Monday a professional service contract between the county and an as-yet decided ambulance service that will respond to 911 medical calls
No area in Clark County Arkansas was spared from widespread flooding caused by torrential downpours in early April 2025
“Preserving Your Family Treasures” will teach participants how to properly care for and preserve their family heirlooms
Off-duty deputy jumps into moving vehicle during pursuit | Citation issued for driver stuck in cemetery | Recent arrests
The City of Arkadelphia issued 12 building permits with a total estimated construction value of $798,374 for the month of March 2025
This is a roundup of felony charges filed March 28 through April 11, 2025, by the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office
There were four fewer Clark County inmates since the March report
