Stuttgart Daily Leader

The Stuttgart Daily Leader is a daily newspaper that comes out five times a week in Stuttgart, located in southern Arkansas. It has been under the ownership of Gatehouse Media since 1997, when it was purchased from Hollinger. The paper has a long history, having been founded in 1885.

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Free meal program supports children year-round in Dermott, McGehee, and Dumas

1 week ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Kelly Connelly

Families in Dermott, McGehee, and Dumas are receiving much-needed support with child nutrition through a program led by Lady Robinson and sponsored by Operation Kids. The program provides free meals to children ages 2 to 18. “After school, we offer supper and snacks. During summer hours, we offer breakfast and lunch. There are no special qualifications, just the age limit,” Robinson said. The program ensures children facing food insecurity receive sustenance throughout the year.
Young fighters shine at Showdown in Sugatown

1 week ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

The Showdown in Sugatown took place over the weekend as youth and novice boxers from multiple states gathered in Stuttgart for the event, hosted by Stuttgart Gloves Not Guns Boxing Club and sanctioned by USA Boxing. Saturday’s card featured ten bouts, with competitors ranging from the Pee Wee Male Novice Division to an Elite Male bout. “A lot of work went into this summer’s event,” said Stuttgart Gloves Not Guns volunteer Paul Colvin.
Brinkley Chamber to host 3-on-3 basketball tournament this Saturday

1 week ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Kelly Connelly

The Brinkley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a 3-on-3 basketball tournament this Saturday, June 21. The tournament tips off at 4 p.m. inside the C.B. Partee Elementary School gymnasium. Kenneth Baskins, president of the Brinkley Chamber of Commerce, said the tournament is for players ages 16 and up. “It will be one class, so there will not be adults and kids,” Baskins said. “We want them to be 16 years or older.
Southside Baptist Church to host VBS next week

1 week ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Kelly Connelly

Southside Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School next week from Monday, June 23, through Thursday, June 26. Activities will be held daily from 9 a.m. to noon at the church at 402 E. 19th St. in Stuttgart. Jeremy Prine, youth and music minister at the church, said this year’s theme is “Magnified—Discovering the Bigness of God in the Smallest of Things.”“It comes from Psalm 34,” Prine said. “We are mainly trying to point them to Jesus, the Gospel, and the good news that they can be saved.
DeWitt Families Anonymous Group offers weekly support for loved ones of addicts

1 week ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Kelly Connelly

Every Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m., the DeWitt Families Anonymous Group gathers at Christ Connect Church in DeWitt. Group founder Amanda Wise said the meetings are for those with family members and/or loved ones who are battling addiction. “It is for the non-addict — to help them help their loved one who is an addict,” Wise said.
Free summer meals available for students in Dumas and surrounding communities

2 weeks ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Kelly Connelly

The Dumas Youth Tweens and Teens (DYTT) program is offering free summer meals to children and teens in Dumas and nearby communities. Led by DYTT CEO Gloria Ross, the program provides complimentary breakfast and lunch to anyone ages 1 to 18, Monday through Friday, through August 8. “It is about feeding the kids, giving them breakfast and giving them lunch,” Ross said.
Three Stuttgart students attend Space Academy Expedition 36

2 weeks ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

Three Stuttgart Junior High students recently returned from Space Academy Expedition 36, held at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Space Camp Expedition 36 lasted from June 1 through June 6. Katy Smith, Hayden Beckwith, and Mason Brawley were selected to participate in the prestigious program through the GEAR UP initiative (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs).
Humphrey Advisory Committee to host free community health fair June 17

2 weeks ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Kelly Connelly

The Humphrey Advisory Committee is inviting area residents to a free community health fair on Tuesday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 408 N. Division St. in Humphrey. Jalicia Wyatt, head of the advisory committee, said the event aims to connect people with local health services and wellness resources. “We are trying to make the citizens aware of different things going on within the city or make them aware of any services available to serve them,” Wyatt said.
Stuttgart athletics announces 2025-2026 coaching assignments

2 weeks ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

Stuttgart athletics announced the 2025-2026 coaching assignments on Tuesday afternoon. While there are few changes across the board, a few new faces arrive as part of the overall program, and some coaches have changed assignments. The Birds have new boys’ basketball coaches in senior high and junior high, as well as changes to the junior high and senior high cheer programs. In addition, Stuttgart brings in volleyball coaches for the first time this season.
Stuttgart hosts summer basketball team camp

2 weeks ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

Stuttgart basketball wasted little time putting Ricebird Arena to use this summer, hosting an on-campus team camp Wednesday that brought six schools from around the region to the Grand Prairie. In addition to Stuttgart, Bradford, Palestine-Wheatley, Rose Bud, Monticello, and Star City participated in the event. The Stuttgart senior boys played three games during the day, winning two. Stuttgart dropped their first game to Star City, 43-34, before bouncing back with a 39-31 win over Monticello.