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Citizens pack meeting to air concerns of looming ambulance contract
City & County Police & Fire Top Story

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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Clark County begins 911 contract process for ambulance service
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Clark County begins 911 contract process for ambulance service

The process to determine which ambulance company will provide 911 services in Clark County officially begins this Friday, July 18, 2025

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Pafford EMS demanding halt to ‘libelous’ social media posts; media law expert weighs in
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Pafford EMS demanding halt to ‘libelous’ social media posts; media law expert weighs in

The question is whether citizens have overstepped their fundamental rights to freedom of speech, and a media law expert argues that no lines have been crossed

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Clark County justices mull over 911 contract deadline extension, plans for new jail
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Clark County justices mull over 911 contract deadline extension, plans for new jail

Clark County Judge Troy Tucker told members of the quorum court that he may have to extend the deadline to select the company that will hold the county’s 911 contract by an additional 30 days

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Glenwood fire chief addresses ambulance response time after baby’s death
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Glenwood fire chief addresses ambulance response time after baby’s death

A five-month-old Glenwood girl died Tuesday, May 6, 2025, after there was no ambulance available to rush her to the hospital

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Saline Health System transfers ambulance service to Pafford Medical Services 
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Saline Health System transfers ambulance service to Pafford Medical Services 

Saline Health System and Pafford Medical Services finalized an agreement to transition the hospital’s MedTran Ambulance Service to Pafford

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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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31 October 2026

HSU Trunk or Treat

Get those costumes and buckets ready — Henderson Trunk or Treat is taking over the HSU Alumni Tailgate. Bring the…

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Duke Wells Center parking lot, 1192 M.H. Russell Dr.
Arkadelphia, AR
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31 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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