Dr. Fitzgerald Hill to promote his recent book, "CRACKBACK! How College Football Blindsides the Hopes of Black Coaches"

Tuesday - May 15

Arkadelphia Arts Center 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m.

Quoting founding President John W. Conger’s words, President Rex M. Horne, Jr., told Ouachita Baptist University’s 2012 graduating class that “knowledge is no blessing unless it is used well and wisely.”

Senior faculty member Dr. Glenn Good carries founding President John Conger's inaugural commencement address, and commencement marshal Dr. Deborah Root carries the university mace during Ouachita's May 12 commencement ceremony. Photo by Nicole McPhate.

Marking Ouachita’s 125th annual spring commencement, a copy of President Conger’s inaugural commencement address from 1888 was carried in the academic processional along with the university mace.

“We’re in a world that has great challenge and great opportunity, and we believe that the hope for change rests in you,” Dr. Horne told the graduates. “All of us are most impressed with you and your generation and the commitment that you have.”... Read More

The Arkadelphia Chamber wants you to vote FOR Ordinance No. 0-11-12 levying a tax of 1% upon the gross receipts of hotels, motels or similar retail accommodations and restaurants or similar business, prescribing the uses therefore, creating the City of Arkadelphia Advertising and Promotion Commission, and for other purposes.

Early Vote NOW!

Clark County Courthouse

Open for Early Voting

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Saturdays 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Last day to early vote is:

Monday May 21 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Primary Election is: Tuesday May 22