Stories by Bradly Gill

Property auction nets over $244K The recent auction of tax-delinquent properties in Ouachita County raised over $244,000, the Commissioner of State Lands has announced. The auction drew 38 bidders, who purchased 41 of the 85 availab... September 17, 2021

AG Alert: Consumers protected from 'lemons' Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is reminding Arkansans the benefits of the Arkansas Lemon Law and how it provides a safety net for some buyers whose vehicles have recurring problems. A motor... September 17, 2021

Outdoor Expo revived; ribs, magic and more make for full day By Caitlan Butler Managing Editor The SouthArk Foundation's annual Outdoor Expo was held Saturday, and the South Arkansas Community College West Campus was full of demonstration exhibits, a variety... September 14, 2021

Be Pro Be Proud highlights technical trades using virtual technology By Bradly Gill News Editor Camden Fairview students used advanced virtual and augmented reality last Thursday, September 9 to get a taste of what it's like to work in a variety of technical fields ... September 14, 2021

Camden man charged in August shooting By Bradly Gill News Editor A Camden man has been charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a felon in connection with the August 31 shooting of Greg Askew. Bond for Chris Byrd, ... September 14, 2021

Are You Ready for Fall? Dr. James L. Snyder With such a tumultuous summer, I'm glad we are now beginning the fall season. There for a while, I didn't think it was going to come. But, contrary to my negativity, it has arrive... September 14, 2021

Arkansas gas prices fall nearly 1 cent Special to the Camden News Arkansas gas prices have fallen 0.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.83/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Gas pric... September 14, 2021

History Minute : John W. Conger's many college presidencies Of the many figures to shape higher education in Arkansas, John W. Conger has perhaps the most unique experience. Throughout his leadership career, he served as president of five colleges, including t... September 14, 2021

Keeping watch with eyes of mercy People frequently ask me what kind of law I practice. The answer I give is "the kind that walks through the door." I'm not really trying to be funny. It's the truth. If you own your own law firm in a ... September 14, 2021

SAU Tech holds ribbon cutting for Arkansas Fire Training Academy dorms Special to the Camden News SAU Tech held a formal ribbon cutting with Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson Friday, September 11 to open the new Arkansas Fire Training Academy Dorms. The Cromwell Architec... September 14, 2021

New York City, two weeks later September 25, 2001. We flew into New York City on an American Airlines flight from Little Rock. I felt better about my flight when I noticed an iron bar secured the cockpit door from the inside. Ameri... September 14, 2021

Virtual reality workshop highlights skilled labor careers Camden Fairview students used advanced virtual and augmented reality Thursday to get a taste of what it's like to work in a variety of technical fields with the help of the Be Pro Be Proud program. Be... September 10, 2021

Obituaries JAMES HARCROW James David Harcrow, 86, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, September 4, 2021. He was born December 1, 1934, in Ogemaw, Arkansas, to Woodrow and Virgie (Hogue) Harcrow. He is... September 9, 2021

Woman charged with murder after husband found dead A Ouachita County woman is in custody after her husband was found dead of a gunshot wound. The Ouachita County Sheriff's Department's Capt. David Pennington said Elizabeth Haynie, 34, was arrested af... September 7, 2021

Hallelujah... She's Baaaaack By Dr. James L. Snyder I have learned that you don't miss something until it is gone. Unfortunately, sometimes, it's too late. Over six weeks ago, or was it nine months, I took my truck in for a regul... September 4, 2021

History Minute: The day the world almost ended It began with an honest mistake that even the most skilled craftsman has made hundreds of times. A young technician dropped a socket wrench. But on that day in 1980, it was a mistake that almost ended... August 31, 2021

No headline JAMES PACE JAMES FRED PACE, 67, of Camden, died on August 24; Visitation Tuesday, August 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home, 504 Adams, Camden; Graveside Services Wednesday, September 1, 11... August 31, 2021

Is Being Sane Too Much to Ask? Dr. James L. Snyder When young, I remember my grandfather often saying to me, "the world wasn't like this when I was your age." Then he would go on a long rant about how things were much different whe... August 31, 2021

Into the black "Out of the blue and into the black They give you this, but you paid for that And once you're gone, you can never come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." So says Neil Young in a son... August 31, 2021

Public Record 24-AUG-21 52DR-21-196 LATRENA HUNTER VS. DESMOND HUNTER DIVORCE 13TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 3 OUACHITA CIRCUIT 24-AUG-21 52PR-21-145 DOROTHY SUE LAUDERDALE SMALL ESTATE 13TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 3 OUACHITA COUN... August 31, 2021

Camden's School Choice exemption reversed By Cynthia Howell Arkansas Democrat-Gazette A federal appeals court has reversed its earlier decision that exempted four south Arkansas school districts from participating in student transfers that ar... August 31, 2021

Labor Day gas prices higher than last year; fall expected to bring lower prices To close out a summer driving season that will inevitably have had the highest average gas prices since the summer of 2014, Labor Day weekend prices at the pump are expected to be the highest in seven... August 27, 2021

Troy comes together to find missing person Ouachita County Sheriff David Norwood extended a special thank you to the community of Troy for their assistance in finding a missing man with his dog on Tuesday. According to a press release, deputie... August 27, 2021

Local boy sends over 1,000 military care packages Huck Plyler is the ten-year-old son of Caleb and Briana Plyler who started "Huck's Military Care Package Program" in 2016 to support members of the military. He attends Spring Hill Elementary in Spri... August 26, 2021

Police Reports The Camden Police reported the following incidents from July 28-August 22 • Kyle Kemp, 38, of El Dorado, was charged with shoplifting. • Royrick Anderson, 4,1 of Camden, was charged with... August 25, 2021

Camden Fairview Superintendent meets with parents over policy concerns By Bradly Gill After this month's school board meeting, Camden Fairview Superintendent Johnny Embry spoke with concerned parents about the district's mask mandate, as well as other decisions related... August 24, 2021

Harmony Grove School Board reverses mask mandate in 4-3 vote By Bradly Gill In a 4-3 vote, the Harmony Grove School board voted Thursday to repeal the mask mandate it had put into place last week. John Cox, a teacher at Harmony Grove, presented the results of ... August 24, 2021

Public Record 17-AUG-21 52DR-21-191 ASHLEY WOOLSEY-WINANS V. AUTUMN WOOLSEY WINANS, DIVORCE 18-AUG-21 52CV-21-146 WESTLAKE SERVICES, LLC VS. CHARLES GOODWIN, CIVIL - OTHER 18-AUG-21 52DR-21-192 CRYSTAL IRENE DAILEY... August 24, 2021

Harmony Grove votes to repeal mask mandate In a 4-3 vote, the Harmony Grove School board voted Thursday to repeal the mask mandate it had put into place last week. After an hour of comments from parents and teachers that were mostly against th... August 21, 2021

CF School board renews resource officer contract The Camden Fairview School Board held its monthly meeting Tuesday evening and passed motions renewing the School Resource Officer contract with the Ouachita County Sheriff's Office, transferring funds... August 19, 2021

CF Superintendent, parents talk mask mandates, school open houses After Tuesday night's school board meeting, Camden Fairview Superintendent Johnny Embry spoke with concerned parents about the district's mask mandate, as well as other decisions related to COVID-19 s... August 19, 2021

City Attorney sends letter to council on audit results The City of Camden appeared before the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee for Counties and municipalities last week. According to a letter to City Council members from City Attorney Michael Frey, "... August 17, 2021

City Council takes steps to fix gazebo at Sandy Beach Every ordinance and resolution passed unanimously at Tuesday nights city council meeting, where the Camden Board of Alderman heard , among others, resoultions to apply for grants to fix the gazebo at ... August 12, 2021

Camden Fairview sends letter clarifying COVID-19 policies By Bradly Gill News Editor The Camden Fairview School district has sent the following letter to parents clarifying its COVID-19 policies Camden Fairview Parents, Your child's safety is the primary... August 9, 2021

Arkansas to hold tax free weekend The Arkansas sales tax holiday for 2019 will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7, and will continue until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 8. State and local sales tax will not be collected during this ... August 6, 2021

Arkansas legislature honors 'Buckshot' By Bradly Gill News Editor House Resolution 1001, commending Cammden police officer L.C. Buckshot Smith was adopted during the special session on Thursday. District 5 Representative David Fielding ... August 6, 2021

Heart attack survivor promotes heart health After a morning of light yard work in April this year, Danny Rivers felt dizzy and was sweating more than normally. He attributed it to the heat and took a shower to cool off. Upon exiting, he felt a ... July 30, 2021

Silliman speaks to Lions Club on OPED progress Though he's the Executive Director of the Ouachita Partnership for Economic Development, James Lee Silliman is quick to point out the old adage "There is no I in team.". Silliman explained the teamwor... July 23, 2021

City purchases fire truck By Bradly Gill News Editor The Camden City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a new pump truck for the Camden Fire Department at a special called meeting Tuesday night. Aldermen Terrie Sm... July 22, 2021

Director of Public Works discusses Splash Pad budget issues As the council considered approval of June's financial minutes, Alderman L.E. Lindsey questioned the salary of workers at the splash pad at Carnes Park. The city's Parks and Recreation budget showed ... July 22, 2021

Gas prices stay steady Arkansas gas prices are unchanged in the past week, averaging $2.84/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Gas prices in Arkansas are 9.5 cents per gallon higher ... July 20, 2021

Council hears presentation on historic preservation By Bradly Gill News Editor The Camden Board of Aldermen voted for several nuisance homes to be destroyed and appointed new members to the city's airport commission during the board's July meeting Tu... July 15, 2021

Calhoun County Sheriff seizes 18 lbs of marijuana Special to the Camden News A Camden man was arrested Wednesday on charges of possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance with purpose to deliver after police found approximately 18 pounds of wha... July 8, 2021

Cam-Tel to invest $1 million, make Camden a 'Gig City' By Bradly Gill News Editor Cam-Tel Company is upgrading its network and distribution systems with a goal of launching true gigabit speeds to all of the homes and businesses in its service ares, acco... July 8, 2021

City Council appoints new treasurer, other board members The Camden City Board of Aldermen held their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday night and installed a new treasurer and appointed members to the planning and airport commissions. Aldermen L.E. Linds... June 10, 2021

Senator calls out Camden Mayor on legislative audit State Sen. Trent Garner, R-El Dorado, who serves as the Chairman of the Legislative Audit Standing Committee on Counties and Municipalities, had strong words for the City of Camden on a Facebook post ... June 4, 2021

Allen’s Restaurant: A culinary staple in Camden Miguel Mendoza moved to Camden over 20 years ago to be with his future husband, Allen Dawson. When he flew into Little Rock airport it was raining, a far cry from his native Acapulco. However, that ra... May 19, 2021

Jury trial set in Worthen case A new date for the jury trial of Jory Worthen has been set after the defense asked for a postponement of the original trial date. Worthen is charged with two counts of capital murder for his alleged ... May 13, 2021

Guessfest raises $4,000 for woman diagnosed with cancer By Bradly Gill News Editor An annual tradition came back strong on May 1, despite having been postponed last year due to COVID-19. “Guessfest,” a crawfish boil that started as a celebration of John... May 6, 2021

Stories by Bradly Gill

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