The Waldron News

06/08/2026

06/07/2026

📰 Have you grabbed this week’s copy of The Waldron News yet?

Here’s a look at what’s inside:

• The Scott County Rodeo celebrates 65 years with two big nights of hometown tradition
• River Valley Primary Care prepares to open its new medical clinic and dental department
• A look back at the Chamber’s hands-on “Marketing Matters” workshop
• Community members brave the heat for the Great Scott County Cleanup
• Details on the upcoming Grow Together Business Exchange
• Parks Homecoming, local church news, obituaries, public notices and more
• Mansfield athletes are honored after a standout school year

The June 3 edition is on stands now! Pick up your copy and catch up on what’s happening across Scott County.

06/07/2026

The City of Waldron is experiencing severe flooding, please exercise caution & stay home if you can.

05/27/2026

📰 On stands now! This week’s edition of The Waldron News is officially out across Scott County!

Inside this week’s paper:
🏥 Mercy Hospital Waldron named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation for quality care
📚 Waldron School Board approves several new hires for the upcoming school year
🏈 Bulldog Athletics welcomes new coaches Blake Owens, Tyler Sanders, and Lawson Wilkins
🍽️ A closer look at looming SNAP and food assistance cuts impacting Arkansas families
💪 Mansfield state champion Michael Carter competes at the prestigious Meet of Champs
🏆 Coverage from the Mansfield Tigers state championship ring ceremony
🌞 Another hometown “Waldron Wayfarer” column full of small-town memories and Scott County charm

Plus local events, obituaries, faith, sports, community notices, puzzles, and more inside this week’s edition.

Thank you for continuing to support truly local journalism in Scott County. 🖤📰

Did you miss last week’s special Graduation Edition? Message us today to reserve your copy while extras last! 🎓

05/27/2026

Join us this Saturday to help beautify our community!! We will meet downtown 12-2 and disperse to areas of need. This event saves our City tons of money on disposal of trash, so lets make it count!! All materials will be provided to volunteers, as well as free shirts!

05/27/2026

TIME CAPSULE UPDATE:

Digging will commence July 3 around 8 am.

Expectations - We do expect it to take some time to get the vault out of the ground and get the lid off. It could be several hours. If people wish to gather and watch that is fine, but please remain on the south side of the lawn. It will likely be hot that day so bring water and a chair if you wish to stay a while.

Just so everyone is prepared, there is a good chance that it is wet inside the vault due to condensation build up over time. However, this does not necessarily mean the items are ruined. Once we get the lid off, we will be able to assess the condition of the items inside. If everything is mostly intact, the items will be removed and placed on tables to further dry and be photographed. If everything is ruined, this will be very unfortunate, but out of our hands.

In assuming that most things will be in good condition, we will take inventory of everything and photograph it. We will then invite people to come look at the items. We are unaware of any list that exists indicating who put what inside the vault. If there is a list in the vault or if the items are labeled in some way, people may reclaim the items they or their relatives put in the vault if they wish. Unclaimed items will remain at the museum until they are claimed or sufficient time has passed to archive them. If nothing is labeled in any way, the Museum and the County will discuss the appropriate action to take regarding the items and let the public know what will be done.

We are very excited to open the time vault and share this experience with our community.

05/05/2026

⚠️ Exercise extreme caution on Hwy 71 N near 378 & Tate road. Multiple vehicle accident, crews are on scene.

04/30/2026

🚨 Breaking News Report - Hit & Run in Waldron 🚨

On Wednesday, April 29, a hit-and-run occurred in front of True Value in Waldron, Arkansas. A young man on a scooter was struck by a red Ford Escape. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene, but the suspect, Truman Locke, is now in custody.

The young man who was hit is doing fine expected to make a full recovery.

If you have any information about this incident, you are encouraged to come forward with details.

04/29/2026

🗞️ What’s Inside This Week’s Edition of The Waldron News:

• Mansfield’s state championship teams are recognized at the State Capitol, highlighting the continued success of District 52 athletics

• Waldron freshman Jenny Grano delivers a standout performance, breaking multiple school records in a single meet

• Jonny Williams earns the opportunity to continue his athletic career at Ecclesia College

• Mansfield junior high track teams finish as district runner-up, with varsity district competition underway this week

• Arkansas Game & Fish Commission approves significant updates to hunting regulations and upcoming waterfowl seasons

• Hendrix College introduces a new career-focused initiative aimed at preparing students through real-world experience

• Insightful opinion columns covering statewide litter concerns and reflections on changing community life

• Local obituaries, church directory, and community-focused content

• Entertainment page featuring crossword, Sudoku, and comics

✨️ Grab your copy today and stay connected to the stories that matter most with real, local news. Thank you for supporting The Waldron News — Scott County’s trusted, locally owned newspaper.

04/27/2026

🎓 Celebrating the Class of 2026 🎓

The Waldron News Graduation Special Section is now open, featuring seniors from Waldron and Mansfield.

This year, every feature includes a custom 11x17 keepsake poster — perfect for parties, display, or a lasting memory.

You can:
✔️ Honor an individual graduate
✔️ Or share a message celebrating the entire Class of 2026

Families, businesses, and community members are all welcome to be part of it.
Spots are limited and now booking.

✨️Deadline to be included is May 1st, & will be billed the following month.

📞 479-207-3235
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