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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

South Ark. native is Grammy winner Few musicians have the opportunity to be part of performances by legendary artists or be part of new cultural sensations. Union County native Floyd Cramer happe... by Ken Bridges - October 16, 2019

‘HI-HO! It’s Steve’s show!!!!’ 1957. It was the halcyon days in America between two wars, a time of peace. It was a time of great hope, the “American Dream” and family values. It was an Ozzie... by Brenda Miles - October 16, 2019

County working to get back 309’s We hope, as this is being the written, that the state Department of Correction has seen fit to reinstate the 309 inmate program in Ouachita County. October 16, 2019

Church News for Oct. 16 (Information for church briefs should be submitted to the Camden News no later than 1 p.m. on Mondays and can be dropped off at the office at 113 Madison Ave., ... October 16, 2019

FB&T begins veterans’ project We urge readers to vigorously support a veterans’ project being sponsored by one of our local banks. Farmers Bank and Trust has kicked off its second annual He... October 2, 2019

A fitting farewell Hello again, Camden News family! As I alluded to in my Monday Morning email, this is my last week at the Camden News, so I wanted to give you guys a proper far... by Tammy Frazier - October 2, 2019

Church News for Oct. 2 (Information for church briefs should be submitted to the Camden News no later than 1 p.m. on Mondays and can be dropped off at the office at 113 Madison Ave., ... October 2, 2019

The interesting career of Judge E. Cross A man of insight, drive, and integrity, Edward Cross looked to serve and build the young state of Arkansas, as a lawyer, judge, and businessman. Cross became on... September 25, 2019

Real estate can be fun… sometimes I’ve told you before about my first career - I taught senior English and drama in El Dorado and in Houston, Texas, for 13 years. This was my first love, but cha... September 25, 2019