Camden News

07/02/2025

"We want to make it clear that on this Fourth of July holiday, we have a zero-tolerance policy against drinking and driving."

On this Independence Day, make the honorable choice to drive sober or get a sober ride home. The Arkansas Highway Safety Office (AHSO) along with Arkansas law enforcement will partner with the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Drive So...

07/01/2025

A Camden man has been charged with criminal trespass after allegedly brandishing a toy gun at Ouachita County Medical Center.

A Camden man has been charged with criminal trespass after allegedly brandishing a toy gun at Ouachita County Medical Center on June 23.

06/30/2025

"I am honored to lead the Arkansas Rural Health Academy. Together with our partners — hospitals, clinics, colleges, and employers — we will meet learners where they are, provide real-world training, and open pathways to sustainable careers in rural health."

The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP) proudly announces Scott Kuttenkuler as the inaugural President of the Arkansas Rural Health Academy (ARHA)--a transformative initiative set to revolutionize the rural healthcare workforce pipeline across Arkansas.

06/27/2025

Alderman Josh Steed for Camden Ward 4 has taken an active approach to service in the city government with a focus on educating himself on the functions and workings of all areas of the public works which serve the city from the fire and police departments to the city shop.

06/27/2025

Finalists for the 2025 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame include seven restaurants across the state, including White House Cafe in Camden. The list was unveiled on Thursday by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

Finalists for the 2025 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame include seven restaurants across the state, from Blytheville to Camden.

06/26/2025

The Board of Directors for the Ouachita Partnership for Economic Development held its June meeting this week.

The Board of Directors for the Ouachita Partnership for Economic Development held its June meeting on Wednesday at the OPED building on Ben Avenue in Camden.

06/25/2025

With Camden Lanes filling a void in the community, the alley has become a popular spot for regional entertainment, particularly for families who no longer need to travel to nearby towns like Monticello or Texarkana to enjoy bowling.

Since being purchased in May 2024 by Casey Thomson and his mother, Nicole King, Camden Lanes bowling alley is becoming a popular destination for families and bowlers in the area.

06/25/2025

The Ouachita Partnership for Economic Development plays a major role in supporting the local economy of Camden from working with the aerospace and defense industry to hosting a small business accelerator to help residents achieve their dreams of being their own boss.

06/25/2025

"These are our neighbors, our friends, our fellow church members," Mayor Young said, reflecting on the deep community ties that local businesses have in Camden. "These are the folks that invest directly into our community with not only their financial support but they invest their heart and soul into their business."

Supporting local businesses is more than just a priority for Camden Mayor Charlotte Young. It's one of her personal commitments.

06/24/2025

The meeting on July 7 will be focused on the areas of racial disparity and economic barriers which impact Ouachita County youth and will host Jill Weinischke from The Share Foundation and A.J. Kemp from EXTREME Youth.

A meeting to discuss the formation of a Youth Prevention Group will take place at 2 p.m. on July 7 at the Camden Public Library.

06/24/2025

A heat advisory is in effect for much of Arkansas through the end of the week as above-average temperatures hit the state.

A heat advisory is in effect for much of Arkansas through the end of the week as above-average temperatures hit the Natural State, the National Weather Service said.

06/24/2025

The Events Center at Fairview Park wrapped up its summer arts camps on Friday with a musical theater performance of "A Lion's Tale of Simba-Hamlet," an original production written by director Lynn Gunter combining Disney's "The Lion King" and Shakespeare's "Hamlet."

The Events Center at Fairview Park wrapped up its summer arts camps on Friday with a musical theater performance of "A Lion's Tale of Simba-Hamlet," an original production written by director Lynn Gunter combining Disney's "The Lion King" and Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where cast members showed their a...