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Arkansas Advocate: Thefts of summer food benefits require card PIN changes, officials say
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Arkansas Advocate: Thefts of summer food benefits require card PIN changes, officials say

Arkansas Department of Human Services officials said recipients of summer nutrition assistance benefits need to change the PINs on their cards due to benefit thefts

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Arkansas Advocate: SNAP benefits expected to be issued to Arkansans soon
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Arkansas Advocate: SNAP benefits expected to be issued to Arkansans soon

Arkansans should expect their full SNAP benefits for November to be disbursed to cards late Thursday and into Friday

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Arkansas Advocate: DHS officials delay planned furloughs, await guidance on administering SNAP benefits
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Arkansas Advocate: DHS officials delay planned furloughs, await guidance on administering SNAP benefits

The Arkansas Department of Human Services delayed its plan to furlough hundreds of employees and temporarily close offices next week if the federal government shutdown does not end before then

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Arkansas Advocate: DHS expects furloughs, county office closures without imminent end to government shutdown
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Arkansas Advocate: DHS expects furloughs, county office closures without imminent end to government shutdown

The Arkansas Department of Human Services expects to furlough up to 1,534 employees and temporarily close its local offices within the next week and a half if the federal government does not reopen

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Arkansas DHS: SNAP benefits face delay or disruption if shutdown continues

Arkansans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) should prepare for a possible delay or disruption in November benefits should the federal government shutdown continue into next month

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Arkansas Advocate: As shutdown drags on, Arkansas food banks prepare for expected SNAP interruptions
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Arkansas Advocate: As shutdown drags on, Arkansas food banks prepare for expected SNAP interruptions

November is the busiest time of year at Arkansas Foodbank, and the federal government shutdown threatens to create additional need for the nonprofit’s services from the state’s SNAP recipients and federal employees

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Arkansas Advocate: SNAP recipients get new fraud reporting/prevention help

Increased scams aimed at defrauding food assistance recipients prompted the Arkansas Department of Human Services to create a new fraud prevention section of its website

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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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