Stories by Bradly Gill

Falling limbs leave area residents without power, block roadways Several Oauchita County residents were without power and roadways say numerous downed trees from significant accumulations of ice Thursday morning as overnight freezing rain took its toll on South Ark... February 3, 2023

CADC to distribute commodities in Ouachita and Calhoun County Hampton –Central Arkansas Development Council will distribute USDA Commodities in Calhoun and Ouachita County Wednesday, February 15, and Thursday, February 16, 2023, in Hampton and Cadmen . Dis... February 2, 2023

NFPA urges added caution when using home heating equipment The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) is urging the public to use added caution when heating their homes during the winter months, when nearly half (46 percent) of all U.S. home ... February 2, 2023

Hamilton speaks at Lions Club about SAU Tech Adult Education According to the U.S. Census Nearly 19% of Arkansans 25 and over (347,032 people) do not have a high school diploma or GED, and over 130,000 have less than a ninth-grade education. SAU Tech's Adult Ed... February 1, 2023

History Minute: Bill Carr, the fastest man in the world Bill Carr was once the fastest man in the world. And it all started in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. William Arthur Carr was born in Pine Bluff in 1909. His early life was not unusual. He, like so many boys, ... February 1, 2023

Black history in Ouachita County Black history in Ouachita County (Today's Camden News Black History Moment recognizes the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands, a government organization set up after the Civil War to assi... February 1, 2023

Sow a Thought Reap a Pie 28 Jan 2023 One thing that has been burning in my life has been thoughts. Not that I don't have thoughts, but I'm not quite sure how to use them when I have them. Looking back over my life, it has bee... February 1, 2023

Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas offer 2023 Legislative Guide Little Rock, Ark. -- Jan. 30, 2023 -- The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas recently launched the 2023 digital version of its popular Arkansas Legislative Directory. The digital directory is free and ... February 1, 2023

Woods Place owner nominated as Proprietor of the Year by Arkansas Food Hall of Fame LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 30, 2023) -- Finalists have been announced for the 2023 class of the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. Arkansas Heritage launched the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame program in 2016 to re... February 1, 2023

The Ouachita County Community Concert Association to host concert February 5 Jason "Floyd" Coleman, grandson to piano great Floyd Cramer, is bringing his brand-new show "Unchained Melodies" to the stage at the Event Center at Fairview Park on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 2:00 p... January 31, 2023

Gas prices rise 6.6 cents in Arkansas Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have risen 6.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.14/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 36.0... January 31, 2023

Obituaries February 2 Joseph Smith Joseph Seriale Smith, 39, of Camden Arkansas, transitioned to his heavenly home on January, 18, 2023. He was born Tuesday, March 2, 1983 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Sylvester Smith, Jr. a... January 31, 2023

Area school closings The following schools and businesses have announced closures due to inclement weather'Warming CentersCullendale First Baptist Church and Calvary Baptist Church will be open for warming centers tod... January 31, 2023

Obituaries January 11 Norton Allen Pope, MD,Norton Allen Pope, MD, passed peacefully in Athens, AL on December 27, 2022 with family at his side. He was the oldest of four children from Camden, Arkansas. Born on March 13, 1... January 30, 2023

National Weather Service issues flood warning for Ouachita River Though Camden and Ouachita County won't see much of the winter weather hitting the state this week, the area will be under a flood warning for most of the week.Chances of showers will continue, es... January 30, 2023

ADH adds seven flu deaths to this season During flu season, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) produces a Weekly Influenza Report for clinicians. The report provides information on flu activity in the state. The report also compares inf... January 30, 2023

City announces new trash bag policy Effective 1/30/2023 all Camden City Park Building Rentals/Reservations and the selling of trash bags will now take place at the Technology Building (former OPED) 625 Adams Ave. The only place to purch... January 30, 2023

MLK Service Award MLK award January 27, 2023

Lutherans ordain first Palestinian woman pastor in Holy Land JERUSALEM (AP) -- A Lutheran church ceremony in Jerusalem on Sunday ordained the first Palestinian female pastor in the Holy Land. Sally Azar will head the English-speaking congregation at the Church ... January 27, 2023

HUB to host blood drive and resale shop Th HUB and Christian Health Center will host a blood drive once again open their Sweet Repeats Resale Shop next month. Christian Health Center/HUB LifeShare Bus 1115 Fairview Rd., Camden Tuesday, Febr... January 26, 2023

Street light repairs continue; 172 done so far Chris Wasson, customer service manager for Entergy, recently spoke to the Camden City Council regarding the repair of street lights in the city. "So, currently we worked off of the list that we've bee... January 25, 2023

Steamboats and snagboats Arkansas is becoming one of the nation's logistics and distribution hubs. Along with its highways, airports and railroads, economic development officials across the state tout the ability to transport... January 24, 2023

No snow in Camden forecast While parts of the state will see accumlations of winter weather, Camden is not forecasted to receive snow. However, that doesn't mean the weather will be clear. Tuesday's forecast shows rain, mainly ... January 24, 2023

Gas prices rise 15 cents in Arkansas Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have risen 15.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.08/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 43.... January 24, 2023

Farmers Bank and Trust warns of scam Farmers Bank and Trust is alerting customers of a scam with a caller reporting to be an agent of the bank. A Facebook post states, "FRAUD ALERT: We are aware that people are receiving phone calls clai... January 24, 2023

FBLA week FBLA Week January 20, 2023

SAU announces Fall Dean’s and President’s list Southern Arkansas University has announced that 581 students earned a 3.5 GPA or higher for the fall 2022 semester and have been named to its Dean's List. Karli Humphries is a junior Pre-Health Biolog... January 20, 2023

Robinson speaks to Lions Club about Salvation Army Major David Robinson of the Salvation Army spoke with the Camden Lions Club Wednesday at Catherine's Bistro about some of the services his organization provides in Ouachita County and surrounding area... January 19, 2023

Lott answers allegations from former assistant Former Camden Mayor Julian Lott has answered allegations set forth in a 2022 lawsuit by former Assistant to the Mayor Amy Perrin. In the suit, Perrin alleges that Lott made repeated sexual advances t... January 19, 2023

Chamber of Commerce Banquet to be held tonight The Camden Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Banquet will be held tonight at 6 p.m. in the Camden Fairview High School Gymnasium. Former Razorback fullback Marvin Caston will be the guest speaker and ... January 19, 2023

Dr. Cimenga Tshibaka speaks at Rotary Dr. Cimenga M Tshibaka, general surgeon at Ouachita County Medical Center joined Joe Michael Givens, corporate compliance officer for OCMC, at Camden's Rotary Club on Tuesday. (Photo by Kaci May) January 19, 2023

I Screamed for Ice Cream and Got in Trouble. 13 Jan 2023 Trouble is not my middle name, although it sure could be; just ask The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. I try to keep out of trouble, but my definition differs from my wife's. What she ... January 18, 2023

A squirrel hunt Norphlet, mid-January; I'm 14 years old. Oh, no, not already -- gotta get moving -- gonna be late -- where's my shoes? I'm out of the bed and now looking for my hunting coat... Yeah. Get going... Run.... January 18, 2023

Trial date set for woman accused of murdering husband A Ouachita County woman charged in the shooting death of her husband refused to sign a plea deal on January 13, 2022, which would have reduced charges to manslaughter, claiming that she was unhappy wi... January 18, 2023

Today in History January 18 2023 Today in History Today is Wednesday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2023. There are 347 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 18, 2020, ahead of opening statements in the first Senate... January 17, 2023

Arkansas gas prices drop two cents Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 2.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.92/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 23.... January 17, 2023

CFSD schools score low grades; superintendent highlights growth The Every Student Succeed Act index scores for the Camden Fairview School District at first blush show disappointing results, but Camden Fairview Superintendent Johnny Embry said a deeper dive is need... January 17, 2023

ADH reports 119 flu deaths this season in Arkansas During flu season, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) produces a Weekly Influenza Report for clinicians. The report provides information on flu activity in the state. The report also compares inf... January 16, 2023

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield announces fitness challenge Taking part in the 2023 Blue & You Fitness Challenge is more rewarding than ever before. In honor of the Challenge's 20th year, teams could win one of multiple prizes totaling $20,000; individuals... January 16, 2023

Camden Fairview announces all region band The Camden Fairview district has announced the 2023 High School all region honor band. The list is as follows: Symphonic Jordan Dennis-13th All State Qualifier Summer Collier-15th All State Qualifier ... January 16, 2023

Camden man pleads guilty to murder, gets 25 years in the ADC A Camden man has pleaded no contest to a 2021 shooting death and has been sentenced to 25 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Chris Byrd, 35, appeared before Judge Hamilton Singleton and ... January 14, 2023

ARDOT to deduct bridge repair money from city's state funds The Arkansas Department of Transportation will withhold $19,031.19 from funds allotted to the City of Camden after the Camden City Council agreed unanimously to a memorandum of understanding between t... January 13, 2023

Council members raise questions over bidding process The Camden City Council decided to reopen bids for towing city-owned vehicles during their regular meeting on Tuesday after some Council members questioned the fairness of the bidding process. Resolut... January 12, 2023

Former Razorback Marvin Caston to speak at Chamber banquet The Camden Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Banquet will be held Thursday, January 19 at 6 p.m. in the Camden Fairview High School Gymnasium. Former Razorback fullback Marvin Caston will be the guest... January 11, 2023

Irene Galbert is January's Betty J Lewis Unsung Hero Irene Vaughan Galbert was born on Labor Day, September 2, 1946, in Camden, Arkansas, to Annie Merrill Bryant Vaughan and Johnny Vaughan. At age five, she joined the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. She ma... January 11, 2023

A California winery with Arkansas roots These roots are from L.A. but this L.A. is only 17 miles from the Louisiana line. I know you've guessed it by now: it's El Dorado. That right, but not only is this a California winery, it's an award w... January 11, 2023

Dr. Jera Smith confirmed as County Health Officer Ouachita County Health Officer Dr. Jera Smith was confirmed as the county's new health director recently after taking over the role from Dr. Larry Braden in March 2022. County Judge Robert McAdoo said... January 11, 2023

Gas prices continue to rise in Arkansas Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have risen 13.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.94/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 15.... January 10, 2023

Northrop Grumman assumes full GMLRS rocket motor production ROCKET CENTER, W. Va. – Jan. 9, 2023 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) will assume production of rocket motors for the U.S. Army's Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS), fu... January 10, 2023

Former District 4 candidate passes away A former candidate for U.S. Senate Arkansas District 4 seat has passed away William Hanson passed away on December 29,2022. He was born on February 22, 1954, to Pleas Jr. and Leonia Hanson of Camden, ... January 10, 2023

Stories by Bradly Gill

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