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State works to find available ventilators even as effectiveness questioned The mortality rate of patients placed on ventilators due to symptoms from COVID-19 may be more than half according to some studies. by Bradly Gill - April 8, 2020

Governor Announces Arkansas Community Foundation Governor Announces Arkansas Community Foundation April 8, 2020

Free tacos Employees and friends of Alen’s Restaurant in downtown Camden distribute free tacos to the public. Around 500 tacos were distributed. April 8, 2020

ARIS to open four wifi hot spots in community Arkansas Rural internet Service (ARIS) to open four hot spots across our service area. ARIS is a partnership between Ouachita Electric Cooperative and South Ark... by Special to the Camden News - April 8, 2020

PBS to provide alerts through text message CONWAY, Ark. (Arkansas PBS) — Arkansas PBS now provides text message updates about livestreaming government events on the Arkansas Citizens Access Network (AR-C... April 6, 2020

Ouachita County is showing a united front against the virus Sometimes it takes seeing what’s going on in other places to realize just how good you’ve got it. by By Patric Flannigan - April 6, 2020

SAU postpones spring graduation ceremonies MAGNOLIA — Southern Arkansas University is committed to the safety and wellbeing of its students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends. April 4, 2020

Arkansas governor resists calls for broader virus limits LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas’ governor on Thursday resisted issuing a broad stay-at-home order to curb the coronavirus outbreak, even as the state’s cases increased a... by The Associated Press - April 3, 2020

Camden News donates racks to CFSD for AMI packets The Camden Fairview School District is using a new way to collect students’ assignments with the help of a donation from the Camden News. by Patric Flannigan - April 3, 2020

Ouachita County has confirmed case of COVID-19 According to Ouachita County Judge Robert McAdoo, Ouachita County has a confirmed case of COVID-19. April 3, 2020

Sheltering at Home Can Increase Energy Bills; Here’s How to Get Help With schools closed and many workers temporarily unemployed or telecommuting due to the coronavirus pandemic, many families have a full house during times the h... by Special to the Camden News - April 2, 2020

Local Facebook group makes mask During the height of World War II, England came together and formed sewing circles, producing socks and other items for the soldiers. Today, when Ouachita Coun... by Bradly Gill - April 2, 2020

Families plan activities around social distancing. ”We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one. What a beautiful day! We’re not scared.” April 1, 2020

Police Graduates From left, Dion Tyson, Camden Police Chief Boyd Woody and Brian Newkirk stand together at an event recognizing Officer Smith and Newkirk graduating from the Ark... March 31, 2020

Police reports, 3-30 • On March 10, a deputy was dispatched to a residence for a theft report. The reporting party had been in the hospital since November of 2019, when he returned ... March 30, 2020