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Hampton School District breaks ground on solar project Special to the Camden News LITTLE ROCK & HAMPTON, ARK, October 15, 2020 –Hampton School District (HSD) groundbreaking in partnership with North Little Rock’s T... October 22, 2020

Magnolia man arrested for first-degree murder, other charges On October 19, 2020, at approximately 11:24 PM, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a call of shots fired at an apartment complex in McNeil, ... October 22, 2020

Governor, Attorney General visit El Dorado, boost ballot issue 1 El Dorado News-Times Staff Writer Voters face a full ballot in the 2020 general election, including a contentious Presidential race and a host of statewide and... October 22, 2020

Lions Club holds Distinguished Service Banquet The Camden Lions Club held its 2020 Distinguished Service Awards Banquet and recognized four members of the community for their hard work and tireless dedicatio... by Bradly Gill - October 22, 2020

Two more Arkansas lawmakers test positive for coronavirus LITTLE ROCK — Two Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday said they tested positive for the coronavirus, the latest in an outbreak among legislators that has prompted t... October 22, 2020

Early voting Ouachita County residents line the block on Monday at the start of early voting. by Bradly Gill - October 20, 2020

Distinguished Service Awards Banquet to be held October 20 The Camden Noon Lions Club announces the Distinguished Service Awards Banquet will take place on Tuesday, October 20th 6:30PM at Thrive Church (former Charles O... October 20, 2020

Arkansas virus hospitalizations hit new high, 10 new deaths LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas on Monday hit a new record for number of people hospitalized because of the illness caused by the coronavirus. October 20, 2020

No crowds, rides at Arkansas State Fair due to COVID-19 The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK — A scaled-back version of the Arkansas State Fair, without crowds, rides and concerts, was held this weekend as the event’s s... October 19, 2020

Camden Holds Black Business Expo Pictured is Morgan “Mo” Williams of Wavy Gloss during Camden’s first Black Business Expo at Carnes Park over the weekend. October 19, 2020

Chancellor sings praises of SAU Tech at Rotary Club South Arkansas University Tech Chancellor Dr. Jason Morrison was the guest of the Camden Rotary Club’s meeting Tuesday at Catherine’s Bistro and gave the group ... October 15, 2020

Bearden School District to save $25K a year with new solar array The Bearden School District solar array, located on their campus, is now commissioned and operational. October 15, 2020

City Council has busy night with weighty agenda The Camden City Council had a full load of business at Tuesday night’s meeting, including hearing the resignation of Alderman Harry Simmons, assessing liens on ... October 15, 2020

Arkansas judge dismisses suit challenging virus mandates The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK — An Arkansas judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit by some Republican legislators challenging a mask mandate and other restr... October 15, 2020

Bail denied for suspect in detective’s death PINE BLUFF, Ark. — A man accused in the shooting death of a Pine Bluff detective has been denied bail after a judge found there was probable cause to hold him a... October 9, 2020