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Apr 1, 2026
  • Clark County inmates held in the Arkansas prison system in April 2026
  • Rain chances on rise Friday, Saturday; Easter forecast calls for sunshine
  • AGFC’s annual turkey report offers insight into 2026 hunting season 
  • Jane Cantrell
  • MagnoliaReporter.com: Sheriff says there’s more than meets the eye in video of Columbia County jail fight
  • Arkansas Advocate: Hammer wins Republican nomination for Arkansas secretary of state
  • No Second Thoughts: Fooled Again (I Don’t Like It)

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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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Rain chances on rise Friday, Saturday; Easter forecast calls for sunshine

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MagnoliaReporter.com: Sheriff says there’s more than meets the eye in video of Columbia County jail fight

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MagnoliaReporter.com: Magnolia Police arrest Stamps police candidate

Ouachita’s Fall 2023 enrollment highest in 57 years
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Ouachita’s Fall 2023 enrollment highest in 57 years

Ouachita Baptist University has reported its highest enrollment in 57 years, with a Fall 2023 headcount of 1,815

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Ellen Bratton
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Ellen Bratton

Ellen was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church, and she worked as a middle school teacher for Arkadelphia Public Schools for 30 years

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Hunting injuries hit 13-year low in Arkansas
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Hunting injuries hit 13-year low in Arkansas

Arkansas hunters last year reported the fewest number of hunting accidents requiring medical attention since 2010

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Arkansas legislators choose school insurance premium consultant
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Arkansas legislators choose school insurance premium consultant

Arkansas lawmakers selected a consultant to conduct a study of rising property insurance premiums for public school districts and higher education institutions

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Future bridge construction complicates utility work
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Future bridge construction complicates utility work

Owners of the Caddo Valley Flea Market agreed to take ownership of a water line during bridge construction

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Alberta Momon
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Alberta Momon

Alberta attended Arkansas Baptist College before transferring to Ouachita Baptist University, where her musical gifts became widely known

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South Arkansas highway to be named for oil tycoon
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South Arkansas highway to be named for oil tycoon

A portion of Highway 167 is being dedicated to honor former Arkansas Highway Commissioner Madison Murphy

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