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Checking in from Greater West Frenchport Heights Hey, ya’ll, it’s been awhile hasn’t it? Although I’ve kept my hand in the newspaper business since retirement a few years back, we haven’t gotten together in t... by Jim Edwards, Special to the Camden News - February 5, 2020

The sky is falling… or is it? As we continue to celebrate 100 years in business, you’ve probably seen our “From the Archives” in Wednesday’s print editions. They’re fun snapshots of the past... by By the Camden News Editorial Board - February 5, 2020

Timely reminder of importance of supporting cystic fibrosis By the Camden News Editorial Board January 29, 2020

The importance of experiencing the past Last week, after finishing work up early and having a free evening on my hands, I had the urge to see a movie on the big screen. I go through phases like that.... by Caleb Slinkard, Managing editor - January 29, 2020

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