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Tag: Strait of Hormuz

War-restricted shipping in Mideast adds estimated $343M in costs to Arkansas farmers
Agriculture Arkansas Economy

War-restricted shipping in Mideast adds estimated $343M in costs to Arkansas farmers

The surging prices of war-restricted fuel and fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea are expected to cost Arkansas farmers more than $343 million this year — and that’s conservative, according to an analysis from the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

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Drop in fertilizer prices too late for Arkansas farmers
Agriculture Economy

Drop in fertilizer prices too late for Arkansas farmers

Urea prices, which spiked with the shuttering of the Strait of Hormuz, are on the decline, but that break comes too late for some farmers

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States Newsroom: Gas prices jump again as Trump turns to new plan for Strait of Hormuz
Economy Nation

States Newsroom: Gas prices jump again as Trump turns to new plan for Strait of Hormuz

Americans saw prices at the pump sharply rise in recent days as the nationwide average cost for a gallon of regular gas shot up 38 cents over the past week

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Closure of the Strait of Hormuz causes urea, diesel prices to spike as planting season begins in Arkansas
Agriculture Arkansas Nation

Closure of the Strait of Hormuz causes urea, diesel prices to spike as planting season begins in Arkansas

As war shuts down shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, farmers are seeing spikes in urea and diesel prices just as planting season has begun in Arkansas

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10 October 2026

Pancake Breakfast

Join the Arkadelphia Lions Club for an all-you-can-eat breakfast featuring pancakes, sausage, bacon, coffee and juice — all for only…

$5
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Arkadelphia CADC Senior Activity Center, 1305 N. 10th St.
Arkadelphia, AR
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13 October 2026

Faculty/Guest Recital

· Oct. 13 – Faculty/Guest Recital: Drs. Heather Thayer, Amy Laursen, and May Tsao-Lim, Harwood Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Event…

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Russell Fine Arts Center, 604 N. 12th St.
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
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16 October 2026

Mid-South Music Festival

The Mid-South Music Festival strives to support and uplift artists across the mid-south. Musical, visual, and culinary artists from across…

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Town Square, 800 Main St.
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
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17 October 2026

Arkadelphia Marching Showcase

The Arkadelphia Badger Pride Marching Band is proud to announce the 2nd annual Arkadelphia Marching Showcase that will take place…

$7
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Badger Stadium,
17 October 2026

Okolona Fall Festival

Okolona Love Council's 2nd annual Fall Fest will take place at the Okolona Community Center from 5-7 p.m. Activities include…

$5
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Okolona Community Center,
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

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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