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Arkansas Advocate: State panel OKs proposal aimed at assisting newly formed smaller school districts
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Arkansas Advocate: State panel OKs proposal aimed at assisting newly formed smaller school districts

Arkansas lawmakers this week gave initial approval to a measure aimed at assisting several newly formed smaller school districts, and rejected an effort to increase funding for an early childhood education program

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Growers turn to irrigation as drought deepens, but forecast rain can help
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Growers turn to irrigation as drought deepens, but forecast rain can help

The last time Arkansas was drought-free was the week of July 22, 2025

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Spotted a honey bee swarm? Stay calm and call a beekeeper
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Spotted a honey bee swarm? Stay calm and call a beekeeper

As spring blooms in Arkansas, honey bee populations are swarming, but there’s nothing to be afraid of — most swarms are harmless, and the colony will soon fly away to establish its new home

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Arkansas Advocate: Attorney general certifies hemp regulating law
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Arkansas Advocate: Attorney general certifies hemp regulating law

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin on Wednesday formally cleared the way for the state to enforce a law regulating hemp-derived products following the conclusion of litigation challenging an earlier state measure banning the sale of these products

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Arkansas Advocate: Low reimbursement rates force hospitals to scale back services
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Arkansas Advocate: Low reimbursement rates force hospitals to scale back services

Hospitals in Jacksonville, Fort Smith and Camden have all cut services since January

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Arkansas Advocate: Federal judge blocks reworked state law restricting minors’ social media 
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Arkansas Advocate: Federal judge blocks reworked state law restricting minors’ social media 

A federal judge has temporarily blocked an Arkansas law set to take effect Tuesday that would have restricted minors’ social media access

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Arkansas Advocate: Homestead tax credit proposal advances, Sharia Law resolution fails in committee
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Arkansas Advocate: Homestead tax credit proposal advances, Sharia Law resolution fails in committee

The credit was $375 when Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders took office in 2023, and lawmakers have approved multiple increases that have raised the amount to $600

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18 October 2026

2026 Main Street Trick or Treat Registration Deadline

Registration for businesses/organizations wanting to participate in the 2026 Main Street Trick or Treat event ends at 11:59 p.m. on…

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20 October 2026

Brasstoberfest

· Oct. 20 – HSU Brass Ensembles “Brasstoberfest,” Harwood Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Event is free and open to the…

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Harwood Recital Hall, 604 N. 12th St.
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
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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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