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🌱 What Arkadelphia’s new dog rules and city decisions mean for you
Arkadelphia, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Arkadelphia! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Arkadelphia’s new dog rules and city decisions mean for you
- Why Ouachita Baptist’s new belief statement is stirring concern in Arkadelphia
- How a game in Arkadelphia is being remembered after a player’s death
Also on today's calendar: All Black Affair - HSU Homecoming and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: How long is a minute? 🤔 (Answer below!)
☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Arkansas election resources: Find your polling place | How to register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.
- Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 46 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 45.
- Sunday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Arkadelphia board OKs additional regulations for city's dog laws - (arkadelphian.com) — Arkadelphia’s Board of Directors has immediately tightened city dog rules, giving police broader authority to seize dogs involved in attacks and banning pit bulls from multi-family housing like apartments. Directors also approved a new fuel system for city vehicles and advanced the long-range Momentum 2045 comprehensive plan, which will guide future growth and development decisions in town. 
• Ouachita Baptist University alumni, former faculty express concerns over affirmation statement (thv11.com) — In Arkadelphia, alumni and a longtime professor at Ouachita Baptist University are voicing concerns over a new affirmation statement that all employees must sign starting in 2027-28, covering Christian beliefs, sexuality, gender, and ties to the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. Supporters say it clarifies expectations, while critics fear it will narrow viewpoints and affect LGBTQ+ inclusion on campus.
• Southern Nazarene football coach remembers Tyler Ulrich after fatal game injury (newson6.com) — A Southern Nazarene University football player later died after suffering a critical injury during an Oct. 10 game against Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, a tragedy now being remembered by his coach and teammates. They describe 21-year-old Tyler Ulrich as a hardworking, faith-driven leader whose memory is being honored this season with helmet decals, tributes at games, and campus-wide prayer and counseling support.
📸 Around Arkadelphia
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Ouachita Baptist Tigers vs. Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs →
Cliff Harris Stadium, 990 Carter Rd, Arkadelphia
1:00 pm
Saturday November 7
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Other local events
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All Black Affair - HSU Homecoming →
1135 U.S. 67, Arkadelphia
9:00 pm -
Tiger Invite →
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7-4A Conference Championships →
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Women's Volleyball at Henderson State University →
Arkadelphia AR
6:30 pm -
Main Street Trick or Treat →
800 Main Street, Arkadelphia
3:00 pm
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
Monday October 26
Thursday October 29
Saturday October 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
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SR high football @ Spring Hill
Gurdon School District Gurdon, AR 71743
7:00 pm -
Run the Runway 5K at Baxter County Airport →
Midway AR
7:30 am -
Basketball @ Emerson
Ouachita High School, 212 Grayson St, Emerson
4:30 pm -
JR high football @ Foreman
Gurdon School District Gurdon, AR 71743
7:00 pm -
Basketball vs. Caddo Hills
Ouachita High School, 258 Schoolhouse Rd, Donaldson
4:30 pm -
Cross Country Meet
Ouachita High School, 410 Ouachita St, Arkadelphia
4:00 pm
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
Monday October 26
Tuesday October 27
Wednesday October 28
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
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- City Officials Close Compost Facility Until Further Notice In Hot Springs, Arkansas (arkansasradio.com)
- Latest report shows Arkansas gas prices dropping even as crude oil prices stay high (kark.com)
Ok Arkadelphia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How long is a minute?" — It depends what side of the door you are on. (Thank you Richard E. for sending it in!)
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