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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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Scams targeting taxpayers on rise; prosecutor encourages vigilance

CITIZENS BEWARE — The IRS will never call to demand immediate payment, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill. | Shutterstock image From 9E Prosecutor Dan Turner Fraud and scams targeting taxpayers are frequent around tax season. They are also likely to intensify over the next few weeks. This time of year, local law enforcement agencies routinely receive complaints regarding suspicious letters and phone calls related to potential tax fraud schemes. These schemes include potential tax identity theft, IRS imposter scams, and phony claims of IRS lawsuits and similar bogus claims. In…

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Dispatch Desk: Scissors stabbing sends one to jail

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Ouachita students earn multiple awards at Midwest Model U.N. for ninth straight year

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James Black’s Bowie Heritage Festival returns to Washington in 2026

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Caddo River diving death ruled accidental
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Caddo River diving death ruled accidental

Clark County authorities say a Bonnerdale man who live-streamed himself diving headfirst into the Caddo River died an accidental death

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Arkansas Advocate: Panel OKs $7 million for school districts to lock up students’ phones during class time
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Arkansas Advocate: Panel OKs $7 million for school districts to lock up students’ phones during class time

Public school districts across Arkansas are expected to be able to lock up students’ cell phones during school hours, with the state Department of Education distributing $7 million to pay for pouches or lockers

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BITS & PIECES : And the sign said “Sold”
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BITS & PIECES : And the sign said “Sold”

We got wind last week of an apparent sale of the former Central Primary School property

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Longtime Badgers announcer Steve Patterson reinstated for 40th season amid social media uproar
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Longtime Badgers announcer Steve Patterson reinstated for 40th season amid social media uproar

Following a controversial social media post this weekend, longtime announcer of Arkadelphia athletics Steve Patterson will return to the press box for a 40th season

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Immigrants in Arkansas struggle to achieve better life they came to the U.S. to find
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Immigrants in Arkansas struggle to achieve better life they came to the U.S. to find

Like thousands of people who come to the U.S. looking for a better life, these immigrants and their families often encountered challenges, including low-paying jobs, language barriers and navigating complex systems. And despite working one or multiple jobs, they, like many immigrants, found themselves struggling to make ends meet.

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Jay Quebedeaux named Baptist Health’s president of regional hospitals
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Jay Quebedeaux named Baptist Health’s president of regional hospitals

Jay Quebedeaux was recently promoted to the role of president of regional hospitals for Baptist Health, the hospital network announced

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Log-A-Load sets dates for 2024 Arkansas Children’s Hospital fundraiser
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Log-A-Load sets dates for 2024 Arkansas Children’s Hospital fundraiser

This year will mark the 31st Log-A-Load in Arkansas since its debut in 1993

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