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City looking to hire Special Events Manager
The City of Arkadelphia is accepting applications for a Special Events Manager. About the Role The Special Events Manager is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of events and programs for the City of Arkadelphia. This position will report to...
Sanitation Department to host week-long trash bag pickup event
The City of Arkadelphia’s Sanitation Department is making changes to its biannual trash bag giveaway event. The Sanitation Department will host a week-long pickup event at the Recreation Center from June 12 to June 16. Past events have only lasted three days. “The...
Sanitation hiring transfer station operator
The City of Arkadelphia's Sanitation Department is accepting applications for a transfer station operator. JOB SUMMARY Responsible for unloading all trucks, compacting trash into transfer boxes and changing out transfer boxes when at capacity. JOB DUTIES...
Swim lessons, water aerobics coming to Aquatic Park this summer
The City of Arkadelphia’s Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce its program offerings at the Aquatic Park for the 2023 season. This summer, the department will offer swim lessons for children ages 3 to 13, and water aerobics classes for adults ages 17...
Parks & Rec to host summer movie series
Movies in the Park are coming back to Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department announced today plans to host its third annual summer movie series at the Recreation Center. The drive-in style event started during the COVID-19 pandemic and is...
Arkadelphia police officer praised for swift action in stopping laundromat fire
There could have been a fireworks show in Arkadelphia early Monday morning, but not the kind anyone would want to attend. A fire broke out inside the Mr. Suds Laundromat sometime after 1:00 a.m. on Monday, May 15. Mr. Suds is located in the same plaza as the...
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