Weekend shooting leaves one dead, one injured
The Camden Police Department is currently investigating a weekend shooting that left one dead and a minor injured.
Stories by Bradly Gill
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SAU System Board of Trustees hears positive updates in regular meeting
MAGNOLIA, AR (12/07/2023) The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, December 7, at the SAU campus in Magnol…
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OCMC to conduct Emergence Preparedness Exercise/Drill
A press release from Ouachita County Medical Center states, "Peggy L. Abbott, CEO of Ouachita County Medical Center, wants the community to know that on Tuesda…
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Hark the herald angels sing
CFHS Choir
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How the Grinch mowed Camden
How the Grinch mowed Camden
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Ballot draw to be held December 7
The 2024 ballot draw for the primary election will take place at the Ouachita County Courthouse on December 7, 2023 at noon. All candidates are welcome to part…
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The City of Camden Arkansas presents Here We Go A Caroling in Camden
Camden, AR - Whether it's strolling through Christmas displays, browsing throughout the city's holiday decor or participating in the many events, Camden has so…
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Ouachita County Quorum Court to meet tonight
The Ouachita County Quorum Court will have their December meeting tonight starting at 6:30 p.m. at the District Courtoom at 109 Goodgame Street.
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Israel orders more people in crowded southern Gaza to evacuate as heavy bombardment shifts there
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) -- Israel's military ordered more areas in and around Gaza's second-largest city of Khan Younis to evacuate on Sunday, followed by…
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Lockheed Martin awarded MLRS contract
Lockheed Martin Corp., Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $199,154,320 hybrid (cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price) contract for industrial engineering s…
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Earth is running a fever. And UN climate talks are focusing on the contagious effect on human health
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- With Planet Earth running a fever, U.N. climate talks focused Sunday on the contagious effects on human health.
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Magnolia woman killed in fatal car accident, one minor also killed
A Magnolia woman and an unnamed minor were killed in a two car accident on US Highway 79 South of Camden on Thursday, November 30.
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Ballot draw to be held December 7
The 2024 ballot draw for the primary election will take place at the Ouachita County Courthouse on December 7, 2023 at noon. All candidates are welcome to part…
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Shumaker flushing water lines
Shumaker Public Service Corporation will beging flushing water lines on November 27, 2023 through January 1, 2024.
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USDA announces opening of application period for Regional Agricultural Promotion Program
Regional Agricultural Promotion Program was designed to help American producers maintain and develop markets for their commodities
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History Minute: Robert Crittenden's role in Arkansas politics
Robert Crittenden was once a giant in Arkansas politics. As the first territorial secretary, he laid the foundations for the beginnings of Arkansas government …
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Subscriber ExclusiveTwo suspects in John Street shooting granted continuance, two others receive prison sentences
Two suspects allegedly involved in a September 2022 shooting that left one person injured and another person dead have filed motions of continuance in their re…
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Subscriber ExclusiveCamden man charged with discharching fiream in city limits
A Camden man has been charged with discharging a firearm in city limits after allegedly firing thirteen rounds from a firearm after a domestic dispute on Satur…
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Birth Announcements
Zy'aire Coggins
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Another turkey in the oven
What would Thanksgiving be without a turkey? I read somewhere that over 45 million turkeys are purchased during the Thanksgiving holiday. I'm unsure if that's …
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A&P to hold meeting tomorrow
The Camden Advertising and Promotion Commission will have its regulary scheduled November 28 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.
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Subscriber ExclusiveFormer Council member arrested in Conway
A LouAnn man accused of sexually assaulting two minors who pleaded no contest to charges against him in October of 2022, was arrested in Conway for failing to …
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City and County Holiday closings
The City of Camden Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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Women's Foundation helps Camden business owner with grant for women, minority business owners
As a Black woman business owner, Kimberly Moore-Davis, owner of Moore Accounting and Tax Services, says that the general view of women- and/or minority-owned b…
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Subscriber ExclusiveCamden man shot in leg over the weekend
A 21-year-old Camden man was injured this weekend in a shooting.
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Today in History: November 22, John F. Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas
By The Associated Press
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I don't eat crow on holidays
I enjoy the holiday season because of the food I get to eat. From Halloween to New Year's Day, the focus is food. Some of the best food of the whole year is du…
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City and County Holiday closings
The City of Camden Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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Subscriber ExclusiveArkansas Parole Board recommends commutation for man convicted in 1993 murder
The Arkansas Parole Board has recommended a commutation of sentence for Jeffery Bates, a Camden man serving a life sentence for the 1993 murder of Daniel Patte…
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Subscriber ExclusiveMan charged with theft by deception suing city over FOIA request
A Camden man who allegedly defrauded customers with his construction company is suing the City of Camden over alleged Freedom of Information Act violations.
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Ouachita County filings see five races for JP seats
The filing period to run for office in Ouachita County next year has ended, and while many Justices of the Peace are running unopposed, there are a few contest…
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Subscriber ExclusiveExecutive session raises legality questions
The Camden Board of Aldermen appeared to call for an illegal executive session during the Tuesday, November 14 regularly called meeting.
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Community Connect brings local leaders to talk about health in Ouachita County
City and county officials, along with local health practitioners and residents gathered last week at Ouachita County Medical Center for the Delta Regional Heal…
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Subscriber ExclusiveOuachita County food insecurity rate mirrors state, among the worst in the nation
The food insecurity rate in Ouachita County is 16%, mirroring that of the State of Arkansas.
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Today in History
Today in History: November 15, Sherman's 'March to the Sea' brings Civil War closer to end
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Operation Christmas Child in full swing in Ouachita and Calhoun Counties
Camden, AR, Nov. 13, 2023 - As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many families and children are giving thanks for all their blessings and sha…
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The Cookie Monster has returned
Sitting in my office working on some projects, I was suddenly surrounded by a familiar aroma. This surprised me because I had no idea what was happening.
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Arkansas work ethic
It seems to me that when I think back on my life, "work" always seems to dominate the picture, and I guess there is a reason for that. Like most Americans, I f…
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Camden City Council to hold regularly schedule meeting Tuesday
The Camden City Council Board of Aldermen will hold November's regularly scheduled meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Camden Municipal buildin…
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Subscriber ExclusiveTwo victims injured in shooting on Cleveland Street
Two Camden men were injured in a shooting on November 9, according to a report from the Camden Police Department.
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Ouachita County Courthouse hosts Veterans Day Breakfast
The Ouachita County Courthouse once again played host to the county's annual Veterans Day Breakfast, which honors veterans in Ouachita County.
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Quorum Court approves replacing copper pipe in jail
The Ouachita County Quorum Court has approved $19,000 in funding to replace the copper pipes that run hot water through the Ouachita County Detention Center.
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Rep. Westerman’s mobile office offers services to constituents
Field representatives for Congressman Bruce Westerman are touring the 33 counties that make up the Fourth Congressional District of Arkansas and bringing a mob…
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Truelove to not seek re-election as JP
Justice, Truelove, after serving the citizens of Ouachita County for more than 26 years has decided not to seek another term that starts in Jan 2025, according…
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Leotis Kendricks
Leotis Kendricks was born May 27, 1933, to Clayton and Lillie (Highsmith) Kendricks in Camden, Arkansas.
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LR Native Robinson Became One of Baseball's Top Players
By Dr. Ken Bridges
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Subscriber ExclusiveSuspect charged in robbery of Express Liquor
A Camden man is being held on a $750,000 bond in connection with the Oct. 30 robbery of Express Liquor.
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I Don't Believe in Superstition...But
3 Nov 2023
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City releases Thanksgiving sanitation schedule
Sanitation, pick up schedule for this year's Thanksgiving Holiday goes as follows.Wednesday, November 22, 2023 and Thursday November 23, 2023 will be picked up…
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Subscriber ExclusiveCPD: City truck shot
A front end loader belonging to the City of Camden was reportedly shot last month, according to an incident report from the Camden Police Department.
