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Mar 29, 2026
  • Felony Friday: Texas pair steals 18-wheeler, hauls lumber-loaded trailer to Dallas
  • Ellen Ludwig
  • Froney Grace
  • Charles Giles
  • Arkansas Advocate: Third round of ‘No Kings’ protests expected Saturday throughout Arkansas
  • AGFC reports 16-year high in boating fatalities, 5-year high in accidents
  • Scams targeting taxpayers on rise; prosecutor encourages vigilance

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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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Clark County under Burn Ban

Clark County Judge Troy Tucker has issued a burn ban for Clark County effective Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ban makes outdoor burning a misdemeanor offense punishable by a hefty fine. The county will remain under a burn ban until further notice. Clark County joined countless others in Arkansas as the danger for wildfire has heightened across the state. This week, all 75 counties have gone from a Moderate wildfire risk to a High risk. Risk levels are determined by fuel conditions, drought status, and long-term weather forecasts. They are categorized by how easily fires can start and how hard…

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Clark County man claims $50,000 lottery ticket

From the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery The instant ticket $50,000 Stacked continues to bring big wins to Arkansas lottery players. K. Malcolm of Clark County won $50,000 playing the $50,000 Stacked ticket. He purchased the winning ticket at Smoker Friendly #1157, 2708 Pine St., Suite C in Arkadelphia. “What’s funny is, that’s not my usual ticket,” Malcolm told lottery officials. Malcolm bought the winning $50,000 Stacked ticket shortly after the game launched. Usually more interested in games offering $1 million top prizes, he decided to give the new ticket a chance with the extra $20 he had on hand. Malcolm scratched…

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Arkansas Advocate: Third round of ‘No Kings’ protests expected Saturday throughout Arkansas

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AGFC reports 16-year high in boating fatalities, 5-year high in accidents

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Clark County under Burn Ban

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Filing period reopened for legal claims against perpetrators of child sexual abuse in Arkansas
Police & Fire

Filing period reopened for legal claims against perpetrators of child sexual abuse in Arkansas

Survivors of childhood sexual abuse in Arkansas are again able to file legal claims against their perpetrators, this time with no age limit for plaintiffs

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Henderson psychology professor publishes book on fundamentalism
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Henderson psychology professor publishes book on fundamentalism

“Fundamentalism is a concept describing religious groups that are committed to their sacred text, whether it be the Bible, Qur’an, or some other sacred writing, as the absolute truth and supreme authority for all matters of life and conduct,” Williamson explained

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Errol Marie
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Errol Marie

Errol was a self-employed builder both commercial and residential

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Voters could decide how to change Constitution
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Voters could decide how to change Constitution

The growing list of proposed citizen-led ballot initiatives in Arkansas became even longer Monday with one that would change the ballot initiative process itself

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What happens if Arkadelphia sales tax fails? City manager weighs in on outcome
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What happens if Arkadelphia sales tax fails? City manager weighs in on outcome

City Manager Gary Brinkley discussed with arkadelphian.com the plans in store should voters approve the tax

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Doss Eason
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Doss Eason

Doss was a graduate of Peake High School and a U.S. Army veteran

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Clayton Franklin
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Clayton Franklin

Clayton was Mayor of Gurdon for 12 years following a career in banking

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