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Valor ceases ambulance service; Pafford resumes 911 services
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Valor ceases ambulance service; Pafford resumes 911 services

The Arkadelphia-based Valor EMS ceased operations on Monday morning, April 6, 2026

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Quorum Court tables ordinance as contract dispute continues between Valor, Clark County
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Quorum Court tables ordinance as contract dispute continues between Valor, Clark County

Valor EMS has lost half a million dollars since becoming the county’s 911 ambulance provider, the Clark County Quorum Court was told Monday evening

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911 contract tops tonight’s quorum court meeting
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911 contract tops tonight’s quorum court meeting

Controversy surrounding a contract for ambulance services in Clark County will again rear its head as justices of the peace hear attorney remarks about the issue and consider an ordinance on the matter

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Valor gets 911 contract in Clark County
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Valor gets 911 contract in Clark County

In a unanimous 11-0 vote late Monday evening at a special-called meeting of the Clark County Quorum Court, Valor Emergency Medical Services was awarded exclusivity to respond to medical emergencies in Clark County

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Clark County’s ambulance showdown explained as quorum court decision draws near
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Clark County’s ambulance showdown explained as quorum court decision draws near

It is the saga of 2025 for the citizenry of Clark County — akin to the biblical tale of David and Goliath. While Pafford appears to be the stronger company on paper, staunch community support for Valor could very well be what propels the smaller provider ahead of its enormous competitor

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Citizens pack meeting to air concerns of looming ambulance contract
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Citizens pack meeting to air concerns of looming ambulance contract

If a tightly packed courtroom for Monday evening’s meeting of the quorum court is any indiction, it would appear that Clark County citizens do not want Pafford Emergency Medical Services to have the county 911 contract

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In 5-2 vote, panel recommends awarding ambulance contract to Pafford; quorum court gets next opinion
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In 5-2 vote, panel recommends awarding ambulance contract to Pafford; quorum court gets next opinion

It took some 911 board members long pauses before casting their vote on which ambulance provider should be awarded a contract, but in the end the panel voted 5-2 in favor of recommending Pafford Emergency Services over the Arkadelphia-based Valor EMS to respond to 911 medical emergencies in Clark County

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27 October 2026

Woodwind Ensembles

· Oct. 27 – HSU Woodwind Ensembles, Harwood Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Event is free and open to the public.

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29 October 2026

Pediatrics Plus Fall Fest

A sensory-friendly event organized by Pediatrics Plus. Trunk-or-treat, face painting, pumpkins and more. Taking place at Feaster Park in Arkadelphia.

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30 October 2026

Vocal Scholarship Competition

The Division of Music of Ouachita Baptist University would like to invite you to the 29th Annual Mary Shambarger Vocal…

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30 October 2026

Main Street Trick or Treat

The City of Arkadelphia will host the Main Street Trick or Treat on October 31, in downtown Arkadelphia from 3:00…

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Town Square, 800 Main St.
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
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01 December 2026

Carol of Lights

Join us for the return of Carol of Lights on Tuesday, December 1, at 6 p.m. in the Arkansas Hall…

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Arkansas Hall, 1118 Henderson St.
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
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