Stories by Bradly Gill

Camden Fairview CTE Day "When are we ever going to have use this stuff?" Every person who has ever sat through a less than exciting class has had that thought run through their head. While the abstract concepts of rhombuses ... March 8, 2023

Camden Fairview superintendent addresses ed bill in email message In an email sent last week, Camden Fairview Superintendent Johnny Embry addressed Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee's education bill, known as the LEARNS Act. In part, Embry's email states, "Please kno... March 6, 2023

AAA: Arkansas statewide average nearing $3; continued volatility in global market The statewide gas price average in Arkansas is $3.01 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is four cents less compared to this day last wee... March 3, 2023

Keep Arkansas Beautiful director gives tips to Lions Club Colbie Jones, director of Keep Arkansas Beautiful, spoke to the Camden Lions Club about the Great American Cleanup on Thursday. A press release from the organization states this year's Great Arkansas ... March 3, 2023

Shooting victim remembered as kind-hearted, aspirational The family of Quintin Miller, the 17-year-old killed in a Camden shooting last week, held a press conference on the lawn of the Ouachita County Courthouse Wednesday afternoon, calling for justice and ... March 2, 2023

Arkansas Severe Weather Awareness Week: Thunderstorms The National Weather Service, in cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management, has proclaimed the week of February 26th through March 4th as Severe eather Awareness Week in Arkansa... March 2, 2023

Camden News to drop Dilbert after creator makes racist remarks The Camden News and sister WEHCO Media, Inc., newspapers will join other papers across the country in dropping the Dilbert cartoon strip. The decision was made Saturday afternoon by Publisher Eliza Hu... March 1, 2023

Severe Weather Week: 39 tornadoes were counted in Arkansas in 2022 The National Weather Service, in cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management, has proclaimed the week of February 26th through March 4th as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Arkans... February 28, 2023

Camden bids farewell to Chamber Director Beth Osteen A throng on well-wishers and friends assembled at the Camden Chamber of Commerce Monday for a retirement party for Beth Osteen, executive director of Camden Area Chamber of Commerce. On Feb. 3, Greg N... February 28, 2023

Anna Dawson Named to UM Fall 2022 Dean's Honor Roll Anna Dawson, of Camden, AR, was named to the University of Mississippi's Fall 2022 Honor Roll lists. Dawson was named to the Dean's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA o... February 28, 2023

National Weather Service announces Severe Weather Awareness Week [LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, February 24, 2023] - The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Little Rock is pleased to announce that the week of February 26th - March 4th has been designated as Arkans... February 27, 2023

City Attorney squashes bid process rumor City Attorney Michael Frey said that a local resident who said on a Facebook livestream that Treasurer Lauren Robertson opened envelopes containing bids for city services was incorrect. . On Feb. 10, ... February 25, 2023

Rotarians learn about combating human traficking Shawnee Cooper, of the Rotary Action Group Against Slavery (RAGAS), spoke to the Camden Rotary club on Tuesday, Feb. 21, about the group's efforts to bring awareness to sex trafficking. "We have a pro... February 23, 2023

Bearden goes solar BEARDEN, AR -- Bearden officials, in collaboration with Today's Power, Inc., flipped the switch on two 200-kilowatt (kW) solar arrays for municipal use on Monday, February 20th. "The City of Bearden p... February 23, 2023

Camden Water Utility customers to see rate increase Camden Water Utility customers will see an increase in their bills according to CWU Manager David Richardson, who cited as reason for the increase a bill passed last year by the State of Arkansas.Acco... February 22, 2023

Ouachita County Courthouse celebrates Black History with door decorating contest The Ouachita County Courthouse received a glow up this month, courtesy of a door decorating contest in honor of Black History Month. The lobby of the courthouse is adorned with portraits of famous Bla... February 21, 2023

Catfishing tournament coming to Sandy Beach Southestern Arkansas Catfishing trail will host a tournament at Sandy Beach on March 11. Registration will be 6:30 a.m. the day of the tournament with launch at 7 a.m. Fishing will end at 3 p.m. with ... February 21, 2023

Gas prices fall two cents in Arkansas Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 2.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.03/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 3.2... February 21, 2023

Black History in Ouachita County: L.C. Buckshot Smith (Today's Camden News Black History Moment is the end of this segment for February - Black History Month. Today, the article celebrates L.C. "Buckshot" Smith, a veteran of law enforcement for more than... February 21, 2023

SAAC hosts 2023 Student Art Show and Competition awards reception The South Arkansas Arts Center invites the public to the 2023 Student Art Show and Competition. This fun and lively exhibit, sponsored by R. Eric Hatley, MD, will hang in the Merkle and Price Gallerie... February 18, 2023

Courthouse honors Black History Month The Ouachita County Courthouse is honoring Black History this month with a display of prominent African American historical figures. (Photo by Bradly Gill) February 17, 2023

Fire Chief provides report to council on CFD responses in 2022 Camden Fire Department Chief Ron Nash presented his annual report to the Camden City Council during the body's Tuesday, Feb. 14 meeting. "Last year was a productive year for the fire department. I wou... February 17, 2023

Church Announcements Good Home Baptist Church, located at Highway 7 South in Louann, will hold a special service on March 5 beginning at 2 p.m. to observe the 23rd Aniversy of service for Pastor Billy and his wife, Merced... February 17, 2023

Aerojet Rocketdyne reports $2,238 million in earnings in conference call Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AJRD) (the "Company") today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022. Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. reported a record high i... February 16, 2023

South Central Cooperative highlights Girl Power with laser and cutting competition Students from Hampton, Camden Fairview, Smackover-Norphlet, El Dorado and Junction City traveled to The South Central Cooperative in Camden Tuesday for an all-female Career and Technical Education com... February 15, 2023

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

Ouachita County Drug Court holding amnesty program until February 20 Third Division Circuit Judge Edwin Keaton has annonced an amnesty program for Ouachita County Drug Court. From January 25, 2023 until February 20, 2023, the Ouachita County Drug Court will be particip... February 14, 2023

OCMC not affected by rural hospital bill Legislation aimed at boosting federal funding for rural hospitals zipped through the Arkansas Senate last Thursday. The Senate voted 34-0 to send House Bill 1127, sponsored by Rep. Lee Johnson, R-Gree... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stories by Bradly Gill

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