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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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MagnoliaReporter.com: Magnolia Police arrest Stamps police candidate

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

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Rain, storms return to forecast

State Capitol Week in Review: Drug OD numbers on decline
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State Capitol Week in Review: Drug OD numbers on decline

The number of fatalities in Arkansas due to drug overdoses declined faster than the national average last year

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$1.3M awarded to ASU Three Rivers for Ritz renovation
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$1.3M awarded to ASU Three Rivers for Ritz renovation

The grant will be used to begin Phase V of the Historic Ritz Theatre Restoration and the addition of a Conference Center next door to the theater

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Sanders activates additional National Guardsmen as tornado tally climbs
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Sanders activates additional National Guardsmen as tornado tally climbs

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders mobilized more than 180 Arkansas Army National Guardsmen to support recovery efforts in Northwest Arkansas where the National Weather Service confirmed three additional tornadoes on Thursday

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Alternative firearms season opens new options for Arkansas deer hunters
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Alternative firearms season opens new options for Arkansas deer hunters

Among the dozens of regulations changes passed at the May 16 Arkansas Game and Fish Commission meeting in El Dorado, one stood head and shoulders above the rest in creating the most chatter among the state’s deer hunting community

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Clark County Retired Teachers awards scholarships
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Clark County Retired Teachers awards scholarships

Clark County Retired Teachers gave two scholarships to active teachers

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Trump considering Cotton for VP
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Trump considering Cotton for VP

There are obvious reasons why the two might seem to be a mismatched pair

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NO SECOND THOUGHTS: About to Give Out
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NO SECOND THOUGHTS: About to Give Out

If you enjoyed spending “A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney”, I’d like you to spend a few moments with Joel Phelps

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