Arkansas DHS leaders grilled during emotional hearing on 2025 care facility death
"I know that there has been a settlement said, but money does not bring back Zachary," Angela Stephens told lawmakers.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Stephens, Arkansas. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Ouachita. Associated ZIP codes: 71764.
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Financial struggles at Camden medical center reflect closure risks for Arkansas’ rural hospitals
It has been a difficult year for Ouachita County Medical Center. In January, the Camden hospital became the latest in the state to close its labor and delive...
Oct 19, 2026Open source
Inside the tiny southern town at the heart of America’s missile shortage
Years of wars have strained US missile stocks, and the defense companies in Camden, Arkansas, are under intense pressure to produce more weapons, faster.
Oct 5, 2026Open source
Federal judge ends desegregation order for south Arkansas’ Camden Fairview, Harmony Grove school districts
A decades-old federal court settlement restricting the transfer of white students from one south Arkansas school district to a neighboring school district is...
Oct 3, 2026Open source
Calhoun County wildfire is 65 percent contained Wednesday morning, official says
The wildfire near Highland Industrial Park in Camden was 65% contained on Wednesday morning, according to the Arkansas Forestry Division.
Sep 16, 2026Open source
Firm says sites in Central Arkansas, Camden could support new nuclear reactors
Locations in southwest and Central Arkansas are best suited for new nuclear reactors, according to a study presented Thursday to the legislature's Joint Ener...
Aug 9, 2026Open source
Nuclear feasibility study lists Camden among six possible Arkansas locations
The Camden area has been identified as one of six locations in Arkansas that could potentially support a nuclear power plant, according to a feasibility stud...
Aug 2, 2026Open source
Camden officials updated on Watershed Project during council meeting
Representatives from Michael Baker International and the Arkansas Black Mayors Association updated the Camden City Council on the current state of the waters...
Jul 16, 2026Open source
Luncheon to discuss Issue 3 to be held July 29 in Camden
The Camden Area Industrial Development Corporation and the Arkansas Aerospace & Defense Alliance are holding a luncheon on July 29 to help residents understa...
Jul 16, 2026Open source
New East Camden training center expands law enforcement education in Arkansas
State leaders gathered in Ouachita County this week to celebrate the opening of a new law enforcement training center in East Camden that officials said will ex
May 9, 2026Open source
Firm says sites in Central Arkansas, Camden could support new nuclear reactors
Locations in southwest and Central Arkansas are best suited for new nuclear reactors, according to a study presented Thursday to the legislature's Joint Ener...
Aug 7, 2026Open source
America 250 | Maud Crawford's story in Camden began long before her disappearance
By the time Maud Robinson Crawford disappeared from her Camden home in 1957, she had already spent decades building a reputation as one of South Arkansas' mo...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
‘Morning Mayhem’ hosts visit Camden’s White House Cafe on tour of historic restaurants
David Bazzell and Roger Scott of the "Morning Mayhem" crew on 103.7 The Buzz stopped in Camden on Thursday as part of their tour of Arkansas' oldest restaura...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
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Gameday: Newton Railers vs. Kapaun-Mt. Carmel Crusaders
Class 5A playoffs 7 p.m. Friday, Wichita Heights Stadium Newton Railers (1-7, 1-5 AV-CTL II) L Valley Center 36-34 L @ Arkansas City 48-25 W… Login to cont...
Oct 30, 2026Open source
Sources: Missouri RB Hardy to make season debut vs. Arkansas
Missouri All-America tailback Ahmad Hardy is set to make his season debut for the Tigers this weekend at Arkansas, sources told ESPN.
Oct 29, 2026Open source
Professors at University of Arkansas weigh AI’s promise, potential dangers during Fayetteville event
FAYETTEVILLE -- Artificial intelligence itself doesn't frighten University of Arkansas mathematics professor Edmund Harriss.
Oct 29, 2026Open source
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Stephens is in Ouachita County, Arkansas.
Region: Arkansas
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Gameday: Newton Railers vs. Kapaun-Mt. Carmel Crusaders
Class 5A playoffs 7 p.m. Friday, Wichita Heights Stadium Newton Railers (1-7, 1-5 AV-CTL II) L Valley Center 36-34 L @ Arkansas City 48-25 W… Login to cont...
Oct 30, 2026Open source
Sources: Missouri RB Hardy to make season debut vs. Arkansas
Missouri All-America tailback Ahmad Hardy is set to make his season debut for the Tigers this weekend at Arkansas, sources told ESPN.
Oct 29, 2026Open source
Professors at University of Arkansas weigh AI’s promise, potential dangers during Fayetteville event
FAYETTEVILLE -- Artificial intelligence itself doesn't frighten University of Arkansas mathematics professor Edmund Harriss.
Oct 29, 2026Open source
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33.4550440, -93.0213910
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