Stories by Bradly Gill

'Fall for Camden' at First Friday Special to the Camden News October will bring the cooler temperatures and beautiful Fall colors as we celebrate "Falling for Camden" at the October 7th, First Friday Monthly Market in downtown Camden... October 4, 2022

History Minute: Arkansas' most unusual election It was one of the most unusual elections in Arkansas history with some of the most outspoken and controversial candidates. It was the 1968 election, featuring Vice-President Hubert Humphrey, former Vi... October 4, 2022

Gas prices fall 4.3 cents in Arkansas Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 4.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.19/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are... October 4, 2022

El Dorado hosts MusicFest this weekend Special to the Camden News El Dorado, Arkansas –MusicFest 34 returns for another amazing weekend of music, VINTAGE STYLE, back in the middle of the streets in Downtown El Dorado. Two days, four... October 4, 2022

Reverend James Scott named Betty J Lewis Unsung Hero Special to the Camden News Reverend James Scott is the Black History Celebration Committee's nominee for the Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero recognition for October 2022. James Cornell Scott serves as Pas... October 4, 2022

Ouachita County Clerk Britt Williford passes away at 71 Charles Williford February 13, 1951 - October 1, 2022 Charles Williford, 71, of Camden, AR passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022. He was born February 13, 1951 in Camden, AR to Frank and Fae Sewell Wi... October 4, 2022

Former city employee accuses Camden mayor of sexual harassment A former employee of the City of Camden is accusing Mayor Julian Lott of sexual harassment, according to a lawsuit filed on September 29 in Ouachita County District Court.In the suit, former assistant... September 30, 2022

No irregularities in OPED 2021 audit An audit of the Ouachita Partnership for Economic Development found no irregularities, according to accountant Aaron Brock, who presented the report on behalf of Parks & Company PLC at Wednesday's... September 30, 2022

South Ark releases honor roll and Dean’s list EL DORADO--South Arkansas Community College has released its President's Honor Roll and Dean's List for the summer 2022 terms.To be eligible for the President's Honor Roll, a student must ... September 30, 2022

SAU announces students on Homecoming Court 2022 MAGNOLIA, AR (09/28/2022)-- Southern Arkansas University has selected 20 students to be represented on the 2022 Homecoming Court.Shane Collins is a Senior Engineering major from Camden, AR.Haylee Hine... September 29, 2022

Local health units to host flu vaccine clinics In preparation for the 2022-2023 flu season starting Monday, September 26. Each county health unit in Arkansas will be hosting a community flu vaccine clinic, which is typically a day-long event when ... September 27, 2022

Thrower to be inducted in Black Hall of Fame The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame induction ceremony will highlight six new members,including James Thrower NFL star and business, philanthropic and civic leader. Thrower is a former American football d... September 27, 2022

Editorial: Drivers should always be careful at deer crossings Johnson City Press. September 15, 2022. We're nearing the time of the year when drivers should exercise even more caution when they see a "deer crossing" sign. The Insurance Institute for Highway Saf... September 27, 2022

History Minute: How George Benson saved Harding George Stuart Benson was born on a farm in Dewey County in far western Oklahoma in 1898. His education was one of hard work on a dry, dusty farm on the Great Plains and the local public schools. As a ... September 27, 2022

High speed chase leads to arrest Staff reportA Chidester man is facing multiple charges after an alleged domestic assault lead to a high speed chase with Camden officers over the weekend.Jarred Lockhart, 21, is charged with aggravate... September 27, 2022

Camden Fairview parent-teacher conferences slated for today, tomorrow Posted Date: 09/19/2022 Camden Fairview families, please join us for Parent Teacher Conferences on Monday, September 26, and Tuesday, September 27 from 3:30PM-6:30PM. We look forward to seeing our stu... September 26, 2022

Raytheon awarded contract by US Navy Tucson, Arizona, has been awarded a $985,348,124 cost-plus-fixed-fee, with performance incentives, task order for the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM). The task order provides for the HACM weap... September 26, 2022

Murder trial ends in mistrial A mistrial was declared in the trial of Tyler Yarbrough, 35, of Prescott, who was accused in the 2018 shooting death of Jerrun Lewis.During the trial and in opening statements, the state relied on for... September 24, 2022

Obituaries September 21 Julia Hughes Jones Julia Hughes Jones, age 83, passed away on September 14, 2022, in St. Augustine, Florida. She was born Julia Mae Rumph on September 9, 1939, to the late James Harvey and Alice Olivi... September 21, 2022

Gas prices rise in Arkansas Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have risen 5.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.17/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are ... September 20, 2022

History Minute: Arch Ford's contributions to education in Arkansas "The mind once enlightened can never again become dark," wrote Thomas Paine generations ago. Progress in education has been an important feature of the development of the United States as it steadily ... September 20, 2022

Editorial: Texas' energy future is at risk Dallas Morning News. September 18, 2002. Legislators must protect wind, boost natural gas Those of us who saw the power go out during the winter storm in 2021, or who worried through rolling blackout... September 20, 2022

Sidney Moncrief to speak at Lions Club Distinguished Service Banquet Sidney Moncrief will be the speaker at the Camden Lion's Club Distinguished Awards Banquet on October 25 at Thrive Church. Tickets will be $30 and can be purchased from Lions Club members. Doors o... September 20, 2022

Forestalling the coming climate crisis Just the idea of a legislative bill addressing the environmental emergency being introduced in the Arkansas General Assembly is close to Don Quixote tilting at windmills, and if one were introduced an... September 20, 2022

This old house Photo by Bradly Gill Kathy Boyette (left) of the Ouachita County Historical Society gives a tour of McCollum-Chidester House during the grand re-opening after an HVAC install. Museum hours are 9 am to... September 17, 2022

Former business owner accused of theft of property and damages to building A Camden woman has been charged with criminal mischief and theft of property after allegedly causing $25,322.83 in damages to a storefront she was leasing.Jennifer Waters, 56, of Camden was the co-own... September 16, 2022

Mockingbird: Arkansas libraries sharing their catalogs statewide LITTLE ROCK- Arkansas library patrons have a powerful new tool to borrow items from any Arkansas library collection. That's because they will have access to Mockingbird, the Arkansas Statewide Vir... September 16, 2022

Texas' cautious approach to marijuana use has been the correct path Dallas Morning News September 8, 2022: As support grows for cannabis, following scientific research make more sense. A leading medical marijuana retailer just opened its fourth location in Dallas-Fort... September 14, 2022

Average gas prices fall another ten cents in Arkansas Special to The Camden News Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 10.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.12/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas... September 13, 2022

Camden Craft Fair to be held September 24 Experience the appeal of Southern Living at South Arkansas' Largest Arts & Crafts Show, the Camden Craft Fair, Saturday, September 24th, from 9am-4:30pm, now in its at the Historic COLEMAN STADIUM... September 13, 2022

McCollum-Chidester House to hold grand re-opening By Bradly GillNews EditorIn March, the McCollum-Chidester House closed to complete the first phase 1 in a three-part restoration project.This Thursday, Sept. 15, the building will have its grand re-op... September 13, 2022

Museum of Discovery's Tinkerfest returns September 24 Special to the Camden News Little Rock, Ark. – The Museum of Discovery will present the 11th annual Tinkerfest, a one-day festival that brings together makers, artists, engineers and crafters f... September 13, 2022

History Minute: Adolphine Fletcher Terry Every parent faces the question each day of what kind of world they will build for their children. Sometimes a better world can start with work as simple as going to work to provide a stable home or s... September 13, 2022

Camden Fairview offers variety of mental health resources Editor's note: This is the Camden News' second story in a series on mental health. This week will focus on the Camden Fairview School District's efforts to educate staff and students on me... September 13, 2022

Drill Baby, Drill SAU Tech September 13, 2022

Ouachita County Veterans Appreciation Dinne Ouachita County Veterans Appreciation Dinne September 12, 2022

City Council to meet Tuesday The Camden Board of Alderman will host its regularly scheduled September meeting on Tuesday September 13 at the Cityof Camdne Municipal building.New business will include:1. Ordinance No. 08-22, an or... September 12, 2022

FBI Little Rock Warns of Increase in Sextortion Threats Targeting Northwest Arkansas FBI Little Rock has noted an increase in sextortion schemes targeting children in the northwest Arkansas area.The FBI and local police in northwest Arkansas have received numerous reports of predators... September 9, 2022

SAU Tech at ONRC SAU Tech September 9, 2022

Obituaries September 9 Martha Snearly Martha Mel Snearly, age 84 of Camden passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 in Fordyce at her daughter's home. She was born December 30, 1937 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a re... September 8, 2022

Voters will decide fate of Advertising and Promotion tax in November This November, voters in Camden will vote on whether they want to keep or repeal the Advertising and Promotion taxCatherine's Bistro owner Christy Glaze gathered signatures on a petition to repeal... September 7, 2022

Gas prices continue to fall in Arkansas Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 9.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.22/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 36.... September 7, 2022

Oauchita County following national trend of increase in suicides and overdoses Editors Note: The following is the first part in a Camden News series on mental health. In the following weeks we will cover mental health care solutions, the role of policing in mental health as well... September 7, 2022

Bishop Chester Thompson is September Betty J Lewis Unsung Hero Bishop Chester L. Thompson, Jr. is the Black History Celebration Committee's nominee for the Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero recognition for September 2022.Bishop Chester L. Thompson, Jr. was born and ... September 7, 2022

Better Business Bureau warns of student loan scams The Biden Administration recently announced that the federal government will cancel up to $20,000 of federal student loans per person. Millions of Americans will be recipients of the student loan debt... September 6, 2022

Thrive Church at Lions Club Lions Club September 2, 2022

Camden crash claims life of Stamps man A Stamps man was killed Sunday in a single-vehicle accident on Highway 24, according to Arkansas State Police.According to an accident report, Demetric V. Henderson, 23, was traveling east on Highway ... September 2, 2022

A and P gives city $125,000 for grant matching funds, denies $200,000 request for general funds The Camden Advertising and Promotion Commission approved spending of up to $125,000 for repairs on the gazebo at Sandy Beach at its regular meeting on August 30The money will only be spent if the comm... September 1, 2022

Will climate change make Arkansas a destination? When I left for work this morning it was raining. I drove up my winding driveway past some significant trees, and another mile down the road, passed the Country Club with gorgeous greens and fairways.... August 31, 2022

Obituaries for August 17, 2022 Jimmy HowardJimmy Harrell Howard, Jr. age 62 of Camden, AR went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born January 12, 1960... August 30, 2022

Stories by Bradly Gill

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