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Apr 2, 2026
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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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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

Arkansas Lottery looking for $2.3M winner in Jackpocket mobile app draw
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Arkansas Lottery looking for $2.3M winner in Jackpocket mobile app draw

One lucky Arkansas Scholarship Lottery player purchased a ticket on the Jackpocket mobile app and won by matching the six main numbers: 20, 12, 27, 10, 6, and 21.

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Dispatch Desk: Monday, May 1
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Dispatch Desk: Monday, May 1

The following incidents were gathered from reports filed at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

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Letter: More beautification needed to put Arkadelphia’s best face forward
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Letter: More beautification needed to put Arkadelphia’s best face forward

As great as Arkadelphia is, it could be better. It is time for Arkadelphia to put its best face forward.

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Badgers go 2-1 in final week of regular season
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Badgers go 2-1 in final week of regular season

The Arkadephia Badgers look very promising headed into playoff season.

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Peggy Walker
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Peggy Walker

Peggy worked as a clerk for Wal-Mart in Arkadelphia.

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2 from Arkadelphia law firm get recognition at Arkansas conference
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2 from Arkadelphia law firm get recognition at Arkansas conference

The awards were presented at ATLA’s 60th Annual Convention held at the Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs.

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Clark County panel hears request from public defender to move office
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Clark County panel hears request from public defender to move office

With a growing workload of criminal cases and no privacy for attorneys to talk with clients, the Clark County Public Defender’s Office on Friday requested to move out of its current office across from the courthouse and into a larger space across town.

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