Gurdon News

Jimmy Witherspoon's hit "Ain't Nobody's Business" was one of the biggest records of its era.

By Dan Marsh Published: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 2:10 PM CDT The Economic Development Corp.

“We opened up 67 at about 2:30”

A load of loose logs caused power, phone and cable outages for several hours Tuesday afternoon in Caddo Valley. via The Siftings Herald Daily

By Donna Hilton Published: Thursday, February 14, 2008 1:10 PM CST Six Gurdon residents were arrested Wednesday morning on drug-related offenses after a year-long investigation by officers of the Clark County ... via The Siftings Herald Daily

By Cheryl Hilser Published: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 3:52 PM CST Amanda Benton, a sales clerk at Walgreens, straightens Valentine's candy on the shelves. via The Siftings Herald Daily

“We have accomplished a lot, but there is still more to do.”

Clark County Sheriff and Collector David Turner announces he is seeking a second term. via The Siftings Herald Daily

“I guess the couple of hundred miles of trails around lake Ouachita have less bears.”

To the Editor: I have read with interest and confusion about the need to revive the Festival of Two Rivers. via The Siftings Herald Daily

By JOE PHELPS, For Hope Star Published: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 3:06 PM CST GURDON - Horne Funeral Home of Gurdon and Shackleford Funeral Home of Prescott are each under new ownership. via Online Hope Star

“They chose us because of our renewed activity.”

By Donna Hilton Published: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 1:49 PM CST The Economic Development Corp. via The Siftings Herald Daily

“I was a little worried because we had a very short sound check”

"Nashville Star" TV show finalist Jody Evans Over 1000 people attended this year's Gurdon Forest Festival for a free concert by "Nashville Star" TV show finalist Jody Evans. via ProSoundWeb

“We all just felt this was the best resolution”

By Donna Hilton Published: Thursday, January 10, 2008 12:51 PM CST A Gurdon man pled no contest Monday to a reduced charge of manslaughter and received a 10-year prison sentence, court records state. via The Siftings Herald Daily

“With the high unemployment in the area, we can't afford a general tax increase”

From the Jan. 9, 1987 edition of the Daily Siftings Herald OES locates caller, but not plane The Clark County OFfice of Emergency Services located a Gurdon woman who phoned in reports of an aircraft in trouble ... via The Siftings Herald Daily

“She got to come back and see him”

By Dolores Harrington Published: Friday, January 4, 2008 1:13 PM CST Clark County's first baby of the year arrived just after noon on Jan. via The Siftings Herald Daily

From Clark County, Arkansas: Past and Present, published by the Clark County Historical Association. via The Siftings Herald Daily

“Twelve years gone in 30 minutes”

Across the train tracks from the charred pile of rubble where their home once stood, Tommy and Stephanie Potter sleep in a camper. via FOX16.com

By Dolores Harrington Published: Friday, December 21, 2007 11:43 AM CST If you knew we were counting the birds in the Arkadelphia area last Saturday, you probably thought we'd have a very poor day. via The Siftings Herald Daily

“Damien is beautiful like a girl, with a pale, delicate complexion that is Dove Cleansing Bar-worthy”

An effort to free three young men convicted in the lurid 1993 slayings of three 8-year-old boys is gathering speed, with rock stars and other celebrities taking up their cause and about 150 supporters rallying ... via Log Cabin Democrat

By Donna Hilton Published: Thursday, December 13, 2007 1:58 PM CST Gurdon authorities have asked the Clark County Sheriff's Office to investigate an incident Saturday in which a 16-year-old Gurdon resident was ... via The Siftings Herald Daily

“It's just what we do. And we want to keep doing it.”

A house fire in Gurdon has left a family there out in the cold, and turned the tables somewhat. via ArkansasMatters

“We will let you know something by Wednesday of next week”

The Gurdon School District is one step closer to having a new 1,200 seat auditorium after bids were opened for the project on Tuesday. via The Siftings Herald Daily