Bearden Express-News

30/10/2023

Looks like Camden is getting a Huddle House.

Huddle House will bring a new location to Camden, Arkansas.

04/10/2023

BEARDEN, Ark. — A Camden man died on Tuesday, Oct. 3, after a Union Pacific train struck his Chevrolet Tahoe on Elm Street in Bearden.

According to the Arkansas State Police, John W. Williams was the only person in the vehicle. He was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.

William’s was traveling westbound on Elm when he “failed to yield at a railroad crossing,” the state police report said.

The crash occurred at 7:30 a.m.

22/08/2023

🚫🚫🚫🔥🔥🔥 According to the county judge’s office, Ouachita County is now under a burn ban! Please do not burn! 🔥🔥🔥🚫🚫🚫

05/08/2023

UPDATE (07/21/2023): According to the Ouachita County Sheriff’s Department, the family of Johnny Strong is offering a substantial cash reward for information that leads to the finding of him.…

26/07/2022

🚨 MISSING DOG ALERT 🚨

Please keep an eye out for this dog.

19/07/2022

08/06/2022

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27/09/2021

OUACHITA COUNTY OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING UNDER STATE POLICE INVESTIGATION

A Ouachita County man was shot and wounded by a local sheriff’s deputy yesterday after the suspect in a domestic disturbance reportedly raised a shotgun he was holding and aimed it at the deputy. The Arkansas State Police has been requested to investigate the incident.

About 1:45 AM (Sunday, September 26th) two Ouachita County deputies were dispatched to a domestic disturbance at 3540 Arkansas Highway 376 south of Camden. The deputies began searching a wooded area near the residence for John Wesley Williams, 47, who had fled the home where he resided with two females.

During the search Williams allegedly fired the shotgun twice as the deputies moved closer. When Williams was located in thick underbrush, he was ordered by the deputies to drop the gun. Williams reportedly ignored the command and pointed the gun at one of the deputies who fired his service weapon striking Williams.

Williams was transported by ambulance to a local hospital with a non-life threatening wound.

Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division are preparing an investigative case file which will be submitted to the Ouachita County prosecuting attorney who will decide whether the use of deadly force by a law enforcement officer was consistent with Arkansas laws.

Questions relating to the identity of the deputies and their current administrative should be directed to the Ouachita County Sheriff’s Department.

24/09/2021

ACTIVE EMERGENCY IN CALHOUN COUNTY.

27/07/2021

The Fordyce Sonic is temporarily closed due to Covid-19.

A statement from the restaurant reads:

“Due to a rise in local COVID cases in the Fordyce area we will be closed today, Monday, July 26th. Our employees and guests are always our top priorities and we will be taking this time to bring in a professional cleaning company to thoroughly clean our restaurant. We feel this is the best way to play our part in slowing the spread in our local community. We will posting details regarding our reopening here on our page. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we take these extra precautionary steps in ensuring the safety of our incredible crew and wonderful customers.”