Camden News

12/18/2024

"The Ouachita County Sheriff's Department is treating this case as a homicide. The investigation is active and ongoing, and further information will be released as it becomes available." https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/dec/17/reward-offered-for-arrest-conviction-of-suspect/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

12/16/2024

There's still time to submit your letters to Santa at the link below.

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12/16/2024

The Corner Stop officially opened last week in downtown Camden.

The new restaurant, owned by Debbie and Ed Winters, has replaced Kaboom on 100 West Washington St. and features a bakery and deli. https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/dec/12/new-york-style-deli-bakery-opens-in-downtown/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

12/16/2024

Camden Fire Department responded to the call and was able to extinguish the fire which reportedly stemmed from a dryer catching on fire.

Fire fighters Firefighters on scene said the fire seemed to have been caused by something inside the dryer that heated up enough to catch the other contents on fire. https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/dec/13/dryer-catches-fire-at-the-cardinal-laundromat-on/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

12/16/2024

"This grant program helps cities and towns statewide build their communities through a range of new public services – from public safety to parks and recreation," said Governor Sanders. "It was an honor to join the recipient communities and showcase the ways Arkansas is making a substantial impact in small towns across the state." https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/dec/13/bearden-among-communities-awarded-in-rural/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

12/12/2024

We have a few ways to get your letter to Santa this year.

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12/11/2024

The Center for Healing Hearts and Spirits will host a Community Support Forum in conjunction with the Camden-Magnolia-El Dorado Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and the Camden Fairview School District on Thursday at 6 p.m. at Garrison Auditorium. https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/dec/10/the-center-for-healing-hearts-and-spirits-to-host/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

12/11/2024

A charitable fund intended to provide financial support to the survivors of the June 21 mass shooting at Fordyce's Mad Butcher grocery store and to the families of the four people killed raised a little over $150,000 that is set to be distributed before Christmas, a spokesperson for the initiative said late last week. https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/dec/10/CNfordyce-survivors-fund-tops-150000-money-will-be/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

12/11/2024

House Bill 1057 would permit a person convicted of certain felonies, such as an antitrust violation; an unfair trade practice; restraint of trade or another offense relating to the regulation of business to possess or own a firearm. https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/dec/10/state-lawmaker-proposes-bill-to-allow-certain/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

12/11/2024

Bearden held their annual Christmas Parade on Thursday night with a Christmas in the Park celebration following the parade. https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/dec/07/bearden-celebrates-christmas-with-parade-and/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

12/05/2024

The Department of Nursing at the Southern Arkansas University campus held disaster simulation exercises and emergency response scenarios in the parking lot behind the Wharton Nursing Building on Nov. 22, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. and again from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/dec/03/sau-nursing-department-runs-disaster-simulation/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

12/04/2024

The South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) is thrilled to host the exhibition titled "Our World," showcasing the recent works of Douglas Darracott now through January 3, 2026. https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/dec/03/south-arkansas-arts-center-hosts-new-exhibition/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

12/04/2024

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​ ​ Community Meeting: December 5 Thursday | 6:30 PM | Garrison Auditorium ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ...

12/04/2024

Three lifelong professional musicians hailing from south Arkansas came together in a newly formed "super group" taking a name from their alumnus mascot, "The Camden Panthers." https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/dec/03/the-camden-panthers-take-the-stage-in-little-rock/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

11/29/2024

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11/27/2024

We hope you all have a wonderful holiday surrounded by those you hold dear. Our office will be closed Thursday, November 28. Happy Thanksgiving.