Camden News

12/28/2025

A Waldo man is in police custody after a shooting in Waldo left a Camden man dead.

12/27/2025

On Dec. 26, law enforcement from both Waldo and the Columbia County Sheriff's Office responded to a shot's fired call at the Waldo EZ Mart located at 206 W. McKissack.

On Dec. 26, law enforcement from both Waldo and the Columbia County Sheriff's Office responded to a shot's fired call at the Waldo EZ Mart located at 206 W. McKissack.

12/26/2025

Sharon Lewis and Eddie Holly did not live far apart, but they still had to pay long-distance phone bills to stay in touch.

12/23/2025

Kim Dixon's two sons, Carter, 22, and Cooper, 18, were at home at the time when the family dog alerted Carter by running under the bed before a fire destroyed their home on Sunday night.

A Ouachita County family narrowly escaped a house fire that destroyed their home on Sunday night.

12/23/2025

A city-wide burn ban has been issued for Camden until further notice due to dry conditions. The Camden Fire Department and Arkansas Forestry Division spent several hours before dawn Monday fighting a wildfire in the northwestern part of the city around Westwood and Ridgeview Roads.

The fire burned a total of approximately seven acres. Although it burned to within 50 feet of several structures, firefighters were able to contain the fire before it seriously threatened any homes.

Burning is still allowed outside Camden city limits in Ouachita County, but fires should be carefully monitored at all times.

12/23/2025

Arkansas' military installations should receive renewed attention for the foreseeable future after members of the state's congressional delegation advocated for these facilities through Congress' annual defense measure.

WASHINGTON -- Arkansas' military installations should receive renewed attention for the foreseeable future after members of the state's congressional delegation advocated for these facilities through Congress' annual defense measure.

12/20/2025

Camden City Council held a special meeting to finalize and vote on the city budget for 2026.

Camden City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday to finalize and vote on the city budget for 2026.

12/20/2025

Starting next football season, Camden Fairview will face some unfamiliar competition as changes take effect in the 5A South Conference. Pine Bluff and White Hall will join the conference while LR Parkview and Hope move out.

Starting next football season, Camden Fairview will face some unfamiliar competition as changes take effect in the 5A South Conference.

12/20/2025

Yards across Camden have been "Grinched" this year in a fundraising project to raise money for the Joyful Closet.

12/19/2025

Family caregivers are invited to participate in a six-week educational workshop designed to strengthen self-care skills, improve emotional well-being, and build confidence while caring for a loved one.

Family caregivers are invited to participate in a six-week educational workshop designed to strengthen self-care skills, improve emotional well-being, and build confidence while caring for a loved one. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program focuses on managing emotions, enhancing self-efficacy, a...

12/19/2025

The Ouachita Partnership for Economic Development approved the findings of a financial audit for 2024.

The Ouachita Partnership for Economic Development approved the findings of a financial audit for 2024 presented by accountant Pete Parks at the organization's Wednesday, Dec. 17 meeting.

12/18/2025

The Camden Fairview School District Board of Education approved the purchase of three buses during a meeting this week.

The Camden Fairview School District Board of Education approved the purchase of three buses during a meeting Tuesday night.