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Fun Day in Camden Photo via City of Camden Pariticpants of the 10K Bike Fun Ride get ready for take off durin the Camden’s Great Outside Fun Day events on Saturday. There was al... August 10, 2020

Trump end run around Congress raises questions on his claims The Associated Press BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — President Donald Trump’s end run around Congress on coronavirus relief is raising questions about whether it would giv... August 10, 2020

Local organization gears up for golf tournament A local organization is gearing up for a benefit golf tournament. by Patric Flannigan - August 10, 2020

Arkansas reports 572 new cases, nine more deaths The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas has 572 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and nine additional deaths due the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, ... August 10, 2020

$20M in paid COVID-19 leave for Arkansas teachers proposed LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and education officials on Friday proposed setting aside $20 million for teachers who have to miss work because of th... August 8, 2020

Commencement South Arkansas University President Trey Berry speaks to graduates of the College of Liberal Performing Arts during Commencement earlier this morning, offering ... August 8, 2020

Resolution would put city budget online The Camden Board of Aldermen will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Camden Municipal building. by Bradly Gill - August 8, 2020

Monument issue on ballot in Ouachita County Ouachita County voters will decide the fate of a Confederate Monument on the lawn of the Ouachita County Courthouse when they take to the polls this November. by Bradly Gill - August 7, 2020

Beardean and Upper White Oak Lake Volunteer Fire Departments Receive Wildfire Suppression Kits from Arkansas Department of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Rural Fire Protection program, managed by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division, distributed 84 Wildfire Suppression ... August 6, 2020

State says on-site schooling required By Andy Davis, Cynthia Howell and Dale Ellis August 6, 2020

2020 Ouachita County Candidates list released, nine contested races There will be a total of nine contested races for positions in Ouachita County during the November election. The filing deadline for candidates was noon on Wedn... by Patric Flannigan - August 6, 2020

Union County Sherriff’s Office seeking information on burglary and Arson Union County Sherriff’s Office seeking information on burglary and Arson August 5, 2020

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Camden to hold outdoor “Fun Day” Camden to hold outdoor “Fun Day” August 5, 2020

I love a mystery when it's a mystery Because of the situation we are in these days, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I have spent some significant time watching mysteries. We enjoy a myst... by Dr. James L. Snyder - August 5, 2020