Camden News

15/08/2025

The Camden Chamber of Commerce learned about the economic impact of veterans and the defense industry during its first official luncheon held at SAU Tech.

The Camden Chamber of Commerce learned about the economic impact of veterans and the defense industry during its first official luncheon held at SAU Tech on Tuesday.

15/08/2025

According to Mayor Charlotte Young, the Camden Downtown Network, which is part of the Main Street Arkansas Program, decided to put grant money toward the pavilion.

Camden City Council held their August meeting Tuesday night at the Municipal Building in downtown Camden.

12/08/2025

During this multi-day trade mission, the Governor met with senior Israeli government officials, hosted roundtable discussions with business leaders, and engaged directly with companies that have investments in Arkansas.

JERUSALEM, Israel. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders traveled to Israel this week to strengthen the spiritual, diplomatic, and economic ties between Arkansas and one of America's strongest allies.

11/08/2025

The Columbia County Sheriff's Office hosted a press conference Monday to put rumors to rest about an investigation relating to the disappearance of Mary Jimmie "Bobo" Shinn and cleared the name of a resident who had been the topic of Facebook posts over the last week.

The Columbia County Sheriff's Office hosted a press conference on Aug. 11 to put rumors to rest about an investigation relating to the disappearance of Mary Jimmie "Bobo" Shinn and cleared the name of a Magnolia resident who had been the topic of Facebook posts over the last week.

09/08/2025

Glenda Harper was announced as the new CEO for Ouachita County Medical Center on Friday.

Glenda Harper was announced as new CEO for Ouachita County Medical Center on Friday.

08/08/2025

Anthony Herndon, 39, of Camden was taken into custody at the scene and is being held on a $75,000 bond.

A Camden man has been taken into custody on a charge of illegal narcotics distribution, according to a news release from the 13th Judicial Drug Task Force on Thursday.

07/08/2025

Lockheed Martin Corp. Missiles and Fire Control, Dallas, Texas, is being awarded a $23,564,873 modification to a previously awarded contract. The work will be performed in Dallas, Texas; Sunnyvale, California; Troy, Alabama; Huntsville, Alabama; and Camden, Arkansas, with an expected completion date Nov. 30, 2028.

Lockheed Martin Corp. Missiles and Fire Control, Dallas, Texas, is being awarded a $23,564,873 modification to a previously awarded contract ( for the acquisition of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Configuration 3.1 Part B1 Ground Modernization equipment to support the U.S. governmen...

07/08/2025

Ouachita County Judge Robert McAdoo announced Thursday he will not seek re-election for his position in the 2026 election.

07/08/2025

Ouachita County Medical Center's board chairman John Dawson: "I think it's good news and positive to bring to the court that we have retired almost $1.3 million in debt. And we've done that through the sale of some properties that the hospital had. We've also continued to work on coming up with a plan on the remainder of our debt."

Ouachita County Medical Center's board chairman John Dawson spoke at Ouachita County Quorum court about new direction for OCMC.

05/08/2025

FBI and Columbia County Sheriff's Office are reportedly on scene in the county after receiving a lead on a cold case of Mary Jimmie "Bobo" Shinn, who went missing on July 20, 1978.

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ark. -- FBI and Columbia County Sheriff's Office are reportedly on scene in the county after receiving a lead on a cold case of Mary Jimmie "Bobo" Shinn, who went missing on July 20, 1978.

05/08/2025

A 12-hour standoff between a suspect and law enforcement in the area of Ogemaw ended on Tuesday morning when suspect Daniel Owens, 47, was taken into custody by the Arkansas State Police SWAT team.

05/08/2025

The Arkansas State Police and El Dorado swat teams along with Ouachita County Sheriff's Office were on-site attempting to have the suspect leave the residence.

OUACHITA COUNTY -- State and area police were on scene of an apparent hostage situation on Monday night outside of Stephens on Highway 79.