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EDITORIAL: City shouldn’t approve contracts with elected officials The most recent Camden city council meeting raised several red flags we believe warrant further discussion. by By The Camden News Editorial Board - January 21, 2020

History worth preserving Friday afternoon I drove up to Little Rock to accept an award for “Outstanding Preservation Reporting in the Media” from Preserve Arkansas on behalf of El Dorad... by Caleb Slinkard, Managing editor - January 21, 2020

Celebrating a century of Camden News One hundred years ago, Curtis B. Hurley founded the Camden News (you may have noticed our new flag) and we’re getting ready to celebrate our centennial. by By the Camden News Editorial Board - January 15, 2020

The scoop of the century from a 27-year-old cub reporter Friday marked the two year anniversary of the death of Clare Hollingworth, an English journalist and author. While Hollingworth isn’t a household name, she is w... by Caleb Slinkard, Managing editor - January 15, 2020

Woo Pig Sooie Even the most casual of University of Arkansas Razorback basketball fans, perhaps having lost a little interest and enthusiasm during the last several lean seas... January 8, 2020

Today in history, Jan. 8 Today is Wednesday, Jan. 8, the eighth day of 2020. There are 358 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: January 8, 2020

MISSING OLD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULARS MISSING OLD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULARS by Brenda Miles - December 11, 2019

HISTORY MINUTE: Albert Pike Became Important Lawyer and Promoter of State He was a Massachusetts man, but he fell in love with Arkansas. In the process, Albert Pike, the largely self-educated lawyer, writer, general, and adventurer be... by Ken Bridges - December 11, 2019

Nostalgia’s not as good as you remember Nostalgia is a funny thing. The idea that things were better in the past and nothing is as good now seems to be a pretty common theme. by Bradly Gill - December 4, 2019

There are two kinds of Christmas people While drastically oversimplifying things, I think it’s safe to say there are two kinds of people when it comes to Christmas: a) those who can’t wait for Dec. 25... by Caleb Slinkard, Managing editor - November 27, 2019

EDITORIAL: A&P finds itself in quandary We appreciate the quandary that the Camden Advertising and Promotion Committee recently found itself regarding the funding request deadline for 2020. November 12, 2019

‘Points of Light’ stand out in Camden When George H.W. Bush accepted the 1988 Republican nomination for president, he spoke of “a thousand points of light” and what they would do in communities acro... November 6, 2019

Church News, 11-6 Church News, 11-6 November 6, 2019

EDITORIAL: Ouchita Electric Cooperative vies for lower rates How often do you receive news that in the coming year, you’ll actually be paying less for a service? Most of us, when anticipating a new year, sigh and resign ... October 30, 2019

Bearden player sets good example with his apology to Parkers Chapel QB The response by a Bearden High School student in the wake of his questionable conduct during a recent football game is to be commended and can well be used as a... October 22, 2019