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Ouachita County Sheriffs seeking assistance from public in nightclub shooting case The Ouachita County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from the public in reference to a shooting incident that occurred May 24 at The Right Spot nightclub... May 29, 2020

OPED meets The Ouachita Partnership for Economic Development met after a two month hiatus due to the health crisis involving COVID-19. At the meeting ex-officio member Ja... May 29, 2020

Cardinals set to start workouts this Monday The Camden Fairview Cardinal football team is set to start workouts on Monday in compliance with safety regulations provided by the Arkansas Health Department. by Patric Flannigan - May 29, 2020

Camden man charged in death of unborn infant Staff report May 29, 2020

Cheerleading tryouts to be held June 6 The Camden Fairview School District has released details regarding is cheer leader tryouts for the 2020-21 school year. May 28, 2020

VFW Donation Huck Plyler, middle, shows off a bar of Duke Cannon soap while flanked by Max Womack, left and Ouachita County Veteran’s Affairs Officer Jim Bob Davis. Plyler ... by Patric Flannigan - May 28, 2020

Ouachita County Sheriffs seeking assistance from public in nightclub shooting case The Ouachita County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from the public in reference to a shooting incident that occurred May 24 at The Right Spot nightclub... May 27, 2020

Readers respond to salons and barbershops reopening The Camden News asked it’s readers on Facebook if they had visited a salon or barbershop recently and what their experience was. A few comments are below: by Camden News staff report - May 27, 2020

From the Archives: This August 1955 article previews Elvis Presley and other country stars peforming a concert in Camden Young and handsome Elvis Presley will be among the top country stars coming to Camden Thursday for two shows at the Municipal Auditorium. May 27, 2020

First Friday to hold Drive-thru Farmer’s Market With the outbreak of COVID-19, many organizations were forced to cancel or alter large gatherings. First Friday, Camden’s outdoor market, canceled its highly a... by Bradly Gilll - May 27, 2020

Couple in fake will case request compassionate release Two co-defendants in a federal probate fraud and will forgery case have requested compassionate releases from prison only a few months into their respective sen... by Caitlan Butler, Managing Editor Editor - May 27, 2020

Drug bust leads to several arrest in Camden Several local law enforcement entities executed a warrant in Camden that led to several arrest recently. May 26, 2020

Local Health Units to offer COVID-19 testing The Arkansas Department of Health’s Local Health Units across the state will offer COVID-19 testing beginning Monday. by Special to the Camden News - May 21, 2020

Camden man has first appearance in alleged burglary of Atwood’s store A Camden man was issued $25,000 bond after his first appearance on charges related to an alleged break-in at Atwood’s. by Bradly Gill - May 21, 2020

Parade held for area graduates Members of the Camden Police Department pose with Christy Glaze of Catherine’s Bistro prior to the parade for Harmony Grove and Victory School graduates at Gard... by Patric Flannigan - May 21, 2020