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Camden News is a morning edition containing local news, sports, weather and advertising.

The Camden News is published Monday through Saturday digitally and in print on Wednesday, except for New Year's Day, the 4th of July, and Christmas.

09/04/2024

After a lightning delay and scoreboard issues led to an hour delay, the Camden Fairview Cardinals and Arkadelphia Badgers finally faced off with the former picking up the 40-25 win. https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/sep/02/cardinals-outlat-badger-40-25/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

09/03/2024

The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2024, in Reynolds Grand Hall B on the SAU-Magnolia campus. https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/sep/02/sau-system-board-of-trustees-to-meet-september-5/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

09/03/2024

Camden held it's first annual Balloon Festival Labor Day weekend and despite weather setbacks for the event on Friday evening, the event was one attendees are likely to remember. https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/sep/03/camdens-first-annual-ballon-festival-seen-as-a/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

09/03/2024

The sound of firecrackers and shrill screams filled the air Sunday afternoon during the 39th Annual National Championship Chuckwagon Race at the Bar of Ranch. https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/sep/03/national-championship-chuckwagon-race-draws/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

08/31/2024

After a lightning delay and scoreboard issues led to an hour delay, the Camden Fairview Cardinals and Arkadelphia Badgers finally faced off.

Getting the last laugh Seniors Jakayson Harper (11) Trent Haygood (4), Kamari McAdoo (9) and Xavier McHenry (10) share a laugh during the lightning delay on Friday night. The Cardinals were in a back and forth game with a solid Arkadelphia squad before pulling away late to win 40-25. The Camden News...

08/31/2024

Your final from Cardinal Stadium, CF 40, Arkadelphia 25

08/31/2024

Atkins scores on a 20 yard run! 2pt no good. CF 40, Arkadelphia 25

08/31/2024

After a huge completion from Atkins to Browning on a 3rd and long, Haygood runs in for a 24 yard TD! Atkins runs it in for 2! New score, CF 36, Arkadelphia 25

08/31/2024

Atkins powers in from 4 yards out. Haygood adds the 2pt conversion. Cardinals retake the lead, CF 26, Arkadelphia 25

08/31/2024

Arkadelphia recovers a fumble at the 5 and runs it in for a score. 2pt play is good. Arkadelphia 25, CF 18

08/31/2024

Atkins hits Henton on a 30 yard pass for a TD! 2pt try no good. CF 18, Arkadelphia 17

08/31/2024

Hornets lead the Dragons 22-0

08/31/2024

Cardinals score on a 7 yard qb keeper by Atkins. 2pt try no good. CF 12, Arkadelphia 17

08/31/2024

Arkadelphia scores on a 3 yard run. Arkadelphia 17, CF 6

08/31/2024

Arkadelphia scores with a 35 yard play action pass. PAT is good. CF 6, Arkadelphia 10.

08/31/2024

HG leads JC 14-0

08/31/2024

CF responds with a 4 play 75 yard drive after a 9 yard strike from Atkins to Haygood. The PAT is blocked. CF 6, Arkadelphia 3

08/31/2024

Arkadelphia strikes first with a 23 yard field goal with about 3 minutes left in the first. CF 0, Arkadelphia 3

08/31/2024

Meanwhile, Harmony Grove leads Junction City 8-0.

08/31/2024

Update: No kickoff just yet due to game clock issues.

08/31/2024

Update: the captains for each team will come out at 7:10. Then there will be a brief warm up before the kickoff.

08/30/2024

We are under a lightning delay here at Cardinal Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:10 pm for Camden Fairview vs Arkadelphia.

08/30/2024

Jeffrey L. Barnhart, 55, was taken into custody shortly after 9 p.m. at the Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort Hotel, 2705 Central Ave., and charged with a felony count of second-degree battery, punishable by up to 10 years in prison. https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/aug/28/camden-man-arrested-for-alleged-attack-on-wife-at/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

08/30/2024

The Camden Noon Lions Club held their weekly meeting August, 28 at Kaboom, with guest speaker, Jonathan Plant from the Arkansas Natural Resources Museum. https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/aug/29/civic-club-hears-tales-of-old-outlaw/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

08/30/2024

Ahead of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, advocacy groups in the state held a news conference at the state Capitol on Wednesday to highlight the importance of Medicaid for the state's workforce. https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/aug/30/advocates-tout-benefits-of-medicaid-coverage-for/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

08/30/2024

The is the last weekend the pool at Carnes Park will be open for the year.

According to a Facebook post by the City of Camden page, the pool will be open on Saturday from 4pm-8pm and Sunday from 2pm-6pm. https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/aug/30/last-weekend-of-the-year-for-carnes-park-pool/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

08/29/2024

James L. Silliman, the director of OPED, spoke about the need for housing in the Ouachita County area, he said this is a problem which is being faced everywhere, but talks had begun with a company which does housing projects in the south east. https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/aug/29/august-oped-board-meeting-focuses-on-housing/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

08/29/2024

U.S. wildlife officials beginning next year will drastically scale up efforts to kill invasive barred owls that are crowding out imperiled native owls from West Coast forests, under a plan finalized Wednesday that faces challenges from barred owls returning after they've already been removed. https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/aug/29/killings-of-invasive-owls-to-ramp-up-on-us-west/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

08/28/2024

Local radio DJ, Doc Bryce, went on a mission to find out how he could bring the festival to Camden in 2022. After a series of setbacks over the last few years, the festival will finally be held August 30 and 31. https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/aug/27/camden-to-host-first-balloon-festival-this-weekend/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

08/28/2024

Torrence, 19, of Camden, has been charged with 2nd degree murder and 1st degree battery charges filed in the spring of 2023. The incident in which Torrence has been charged, occurred on the afternoon of February 23, 2023 when Camden Police responded to a call of shots fired on Cleveland Avenue. https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/aug/28/torrence-trial-delayed-for-loss-of-counsel/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

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August 3, 2024 Officer LC "Buckshot" Smith was laid to rest. (final call audio provided by Doc Bryce)

This year don't miss the largest 4th of July professional fireworks display in South Arkansas at the Camden Municipal Airport. Click link for full list of activities and start times https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2024/jul/01/camden-star-spangled-spectacular-takes-off-at/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Camden_News

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Celebrating playoff wins are much better than in the regular season! Harmony Grove dominated Corning 49-14

Cards knock off the defending Conference Champions at Lakeside, 38-33!!!

Another 1! MT zips for a 45 yard TD run. Khan adds the PAT. CF 60, WC 24 with 8:41 left in the game.

Vaccine Q&A set for Tuesday at the Native Dog Brewery (6 to 8 p.m.)

With school set to begin soon and a recent spike in positive Covid-19 cases, it's time to take action. This is an opportunity for the public to share their questions and concerns in a judgement-free zone with local health professionals. The event is being hosted by Keith and Shelia Johnson and Craig & Allison Lawson. It will be facilitated by Dr. Jera Smith. Prior to Tuesday's Q&A, the Camden News spoke with several community leaders about their opinions of the vaccine and how urgent the situation is. Questions for Tuesday's Q&A can be submitted via the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAEJgjpHukBy0kFazccVWQuRb-5g7wgYQy9e3muEBiroB5KA/viewform

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