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Apr 2, 2026
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  • Henderson partners with ASU-Mountain Home for teacher education, aviation degrees
  • How much rain is needed to end the drought in Clark County and surrounding areas?
  • OBU performance of “Into the Woods” weaves fairy tales, revives childhood favorites
  • Lorraine Bowie
  • Clark County inmates held in the Arkansas prison system in April 2026
  • Rain chances on rise Friday, Saturday; Easter forecast calls for sunshine

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Henderson partners with ASU-Mountain Home for teacher education, aviation degrees

Dr. Celya Taylor, provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs at Henderson State, and Dr. Robert Shurley, ASUMH provost, signed the pathway agreement. Also pictured are, from left: Dr. Trey Berry, Henderson chancellor; Dr. Glenda Hyer, associate professor of special education; Dr. Charlotte White-Wright, dean of Henderson's Teachers College; Kristina Radivojevich, interim dean of business, arts, and sciences at ASUMH; Laura Knox, director of education at ASUMH; and Dr. Bentley Wallace, ASUMH chancellor. From Henderson State News Henderson State University and Arkansas State University–Mountain Home announced a new transfer pathway agreement for teacher education degrees and have initiated discussions to…

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Arkadelphia couple arrested for human trafficking

From left: Janhina Harold Smith and Justice Benton. | Clark County Detention Center By JOEL PHELPS | arkadelphian.com No community in the world is immune to human trafficking, a global criminal enterprise as old as human civilization. The exploitation of people — be it for sex or forced labor — victimizes millions worldwide. Local authorities say they have uncovered a human trafficking incident that happened in Arkadelphia. Two people have been arrested and charged in connection with human trafficking involving two separate juvenile females between March 23-27, 2026. Arrested were Janhina Harold Smith, 25, and Justice Benton, 24. Police were…

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Arkansas Advocate: Secretary of state’s primary runoff dividing Republicans, drawing outside money

RUNOFF — Bryan Norris, left, and state Sen. Kim Hammer are vying for the nomination for Arkansas Secretary of State in the Republican primary runoff for the position. By ANDREW DeMILLO | Arkansas Advocate The Republican primary runoff for secretary of state is sharply dividing GOP figures in Arkansas and drawing spending from outside groups on both sides. Kim Hammer and Bryan Norris are facing off in Tuesday’s primary runoff to be the state’s top election official. Whoever wins the nomination will face Democrat Kelly Grappe and Libertarian Michael Pakko in the November general election. The race is the only statewide runoff in…

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Felony Friday: Texas pair steals 18-wheeler, hauls lumber-loaded trailer to Dallas

This is a roundup of felony charges filed March 13-27, 2026, by the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office. Some defendants may also have misdemeanor charges against them, but most are not included here. The following names and charges, which are contained within public documents, are gathered from online court records available through ARCourts. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Here’s a rundown of felony cases filed in the past two weeks: Texas pair steals 18-wheeler, hauls lumber-loaded trailer to Dallas A load of lumber attached to a parked 18-wheeler was apparently too tempting for a pair of Texan thieves who…

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How much rain is needed to end the drought in Clark County and surrounding areas?

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OBU performance of “Into the Woods” weaves fairy tales, revives childhood favorites

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Donna Mauldin
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Donna Mauldin

Donna worked as a seamstress at Levi’s for many years, and attended Twin Rivers Church of the Nazarene in Caddo Valley

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Jerry Taylor
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Jerry Taylor

Jerry was a hard worker, being employed at Morse Automotive for years until his health failed

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Dispatch Desk: Sept. 16-22
Local Police & Fire

Dispatch Desk: Sept. 16-22

Vandal causes $28K worth of damages to 18-wheelers at truck stop | EBT cardholder didn’t get all her cash back | Roofer falls victim to check fraud

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Effects of Fed rate on agriculture, consumer spending may take weeks to emerge
Business & Finance

Effects of Fed rate on agriculture, consumer spending may take weeks to emerge

Confident that the economy will achieve both a healthy unemployment rate and 2 percent inflation rate, the Federal Reserve last Wednesday cut its target rate by 0.5 percent to 4.75 percent. It was the first reduction in four years.

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Safe storage and minimum age gun laws would curb violence, study says
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Safe storage and minimum age gun laws would curb violence, study says

Many Americans despair of ever taming the epidemic, but a new report says certain laws can make a difference

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Mildred Whitson
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Mildred Whitson

If you stopped by Mildred’s home for a visit, you would likely find her singing along to her favorite hymns and laughing with her family — two characteristics that helped illustrate the joy she brought those around her and her commitment to God and family

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David Bost
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David Bost

After working in agricultural pharmaceuticals for several years traveling most of the south, David accepted the opportunity to become a State Farm Agent

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