Stories by Bradly Gill

OCSO seeking missing person Ouachita County Sheriff's Department is requesting for the public to be on the lookout ofr Jerry Sturgis.Sturgis is a white male, age 51. Sturgis was last seen evening on Wednesday, February 8 on ... February 14, 2023

Morrison slated to leave SAU Tech, accept position in Texas SAU Tech announced on Monday the upcoming resignation of Dr. Jason Morrison, who has served the college for the last six years as Chancellor.Dr. Morrison stated, "Stephanie, Brennan, and I have e... February 13, 2023

Camden man cleared of rape charges A Camden man was cleared of rape and incest charges during a court hearing on Thursday. Prosecutor Phillip Stone dropped the charges against Billy Gene Allred, 42, of Camden at the hearing, where he a... February 11, 2023

Little Rock man turns down plea deal in rape case A Little Rock man turned down a plea deal that would have seen him spend 25 years in the Arkansas Department of Correction in a court appearance yesterday. Quincy Hubbard has been charged with rape, s... February 11, 2023

Bill would allow municipalities to post legal notices on websites A bill intended to change how Arkansas counties and municipalities publish various legal notices was filed Thursday, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported. House Bill 1399, by Rep. Frances Cavenaugh,... February 11, 2023

Camden man is cleared of rape charges A Camden man was cleared of rape and incest charges during a court hearing on Thursday. Prosecutor Phillip Stone dropped the charges against Billy Gene Allred, 42, of Camden at the hearing, where he a... February 11, 2023

Governor Sanders touts workforce board, education reform at Camden Timbers press conference In the first economic announcement of her new administration, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders praised Camden's contribution to the state's economy and discussed how her Workforce Boar... February 10, 2023

Norrell speaks to Lions Club about ONRC services Anna Norrell, marketing and admission coordinator for Ouachita County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, spoke Wednesday to the Camden Lions Club about the services her organization provides. "Obvious... February 10, 2023

SAU Tech releases Deans List Congratulations to SAU Tech's Fall 2022 students for their achievement! SAU Tech recognizes students for superior academic achievement by designation on the Dean's List. Students registered for 12 hou... February 9, 2023

Mother and daughter charged with assault and obstruction A mother and daughter have been charged with aggravated assault of a family member after a man was allegedly hit with a cell phone and chased with a knife. Diamond Banks, 21, and Nicole Willis, 40, ap... February 9, 2023

UAMS' Health Career University accepting applications for programs in Camden, Magnolia LITTLE ROCK -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is now accepting applications for Health Career University programs in Camden and Mag... February 9, 2023

Michigan man says son, 6, ordered $1K in food from Grubhub CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) -- A Michigan man says he was left with a $1,000 bill after his 6-year-old son ordered a virtual smorgasbord of food from several restaurants last weekend, leading to... February 7, 2023

Black History Month: First Kansas Colored Infantry Black History Month: Milestones in Ouachita County (Today's Camden News Black History Moment highlights the First Kansas Colored Infantry - the first black unit to fight alongside white soldiers and a... February 7, 2023

Downton Camden to host Chocolate Lovers Stroll The Camden Downtown Network is hosting a Chocolate Lover's Stroll Friday, February 10 A press release from the organization states,"Join us on Friday, February 10th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM for the s... February 7, 2023

Gas prices fall 3 cents in Arkansas Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 3.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.11/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 16.... February 7, 2023

SAU board holds virtual meeting Magnolia -- The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met virtually in a regularly scheduled session Thursday, February 2. The annual election of officers was the first order of busine... February 7, 2023

Landfill accepting storm debris for free this month Residents who were affected by last week's ice storm will see some relief from the city of Camden. Camden Mayor Charlotte Young said, "We want to help our citizens in recovering from this past week's ... February 7, 2023

Beth Osteen resigns from Chamber of Commerce Greg Nettles Camden Area Chamber of Commerce Board President received Friday, February 3rd a letter of resignation from Beth Osteen Executive Director of Camden Area Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Osteen st... February 6, 2023

Madhouse to open in El Dorado on March 4 Mad House 101 Restaurant and Bar will soon open its doors inside the former [email protected] location at the Murphy Arts District, located at 101 East Locust Street in El Dorado. Owners Dean and Angela Mo... February 4, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stories by Bradly Gill

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