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arkadelphian.com | Joel Phelps
By JOEL PHELPS | arkadelphian.comWith a 90-day window for a Memorandum Of Agreement nearing its end and a decision approaching on which ambulance provider will handle 911 calls in Clark County, time is running out for officials to get their ducks in a row.
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arkadelphian.com | Joel Phelps
Southern Bancorp, Inc., a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and holding company for Southern Bancorp Bank, has entered into an agreement to acquire Ozarks Heritage Financial Group, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, Legacy Bank and Trust, a $1.9 billion asset CDFI headquartered in Springfield, Mo. “We are excited to welcome the Legacy team, its customers, and its communities to Southern Bancorp,” said Darrin Williams, CEO of Southern Bancorp, Inc.
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arkadelphian.com | Joel Phelps
A judge has again ruled that a lawsuit filed against Suddenlink by Arkansas cities can move forward. The lawsuit, filed by the City of Gurdon, claims that Suddenlink has failed to pay proper franchise fees for its use of city rights-of-way and has failed to meet the required minimum service requirements for city cable customers.
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arkadelphian.com | Joel Phelps
Jewel Earl Lewis, affectionately known as Pap, 83 of Sparkman, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. He was born January 24, 1942, to the late Clyde B. and Mary (Long) Lewis. He is preceded in death by his brothers Ed Lewis and Bill Lewis, and great-grandson Jack Crangle.
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arkadelphian.com | Joel Phelps
Sammie Jean Hutchison, age 73, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born July 14, 1951, in Arkadelphia, the daughter of Sam W. and Melba Jean Malcom Smith. Sammie was a retired retail clothing Wholesaler in Dallas. She was of the Baptist Faith. Sammie enjoyed painting, cooking and socializing with family and friends.
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arkadelphian.com | Joel Phelps
CONWAY, Arkansas — Dr. Jeremy Langley has been appointed as the next president of Central Baptist College, the institution’s Board of Trustees announced. Langley assumed the role on May 27, 2025, becoming the 10th president in the college’s 73-year history. Langley brings more than two decades of combined experience in higher education, ministry, and leadership to the position. He has served as CBC’s executive vice president since August 2024.
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arkadelphian.com | Joel Phelps
The Arkadelphia Aquatic Park is offering swimming lessons for children ages 3-13. Two-week sessions will be held in June and July, providing children with opportunities to develop their skills over the summer season. Level placement is determined by the current abilities of the swimmer. Levels may be repeated to ensure swimmer readiness and safety. Two-week sessions will occur in June and July. All levels will be offered at each session.
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arkadelphian.com | Joel Phelps
Home2025June4Arkadelphia Parks & Rec hosting youth soccer camp in August The City of Arkadelphia’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a youth summer soccer camp for children ages 5-14.
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arkadelphian.com | Joel Phelps
By ANTOINETTE GRAJEDA | Arkansas AdvocateNearly 37,000 students have been approved to participate in the state’s school voucher program during the 2025-2026 academic year, the first time it’s open to all Arkansans. Created by the LEARNS Act, a 2023 law that made sweeping changes to the state’s K-12 education system, the Education Freedom Account program provides state funds for allowable education expenses such as private school tuition.
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arkadelphian.com | Joel Phelps
The Arkadelphia School District is offering free summer meals to children up to 18 years old. Meals will be served every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through Thursday, July 31, 2025, excluding the week of July 4th. Breakfast will be available from 8-9 a.m., and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Meal service locations include the cafeterias at Peake Elementary and Goza Middle School. All meals must be eaten on site.
