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Rep. Tom Cotton visits county

Rep. Tom Cotton visits county

Little River News staff U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., toured the Domtar paper mill last week as part of a swing through his district during the current congressional vacation period... Read More

Another arrest made in Ash Grove copper thefts

Another arrest made in Ash Grove copper thefts

Estella Rhodes, 50, of Foreman is the fourth suspect accused of stealing copper from the Ash Grove Cement plant in recent weeks.

Rhodes was arrested for theft of property for allegedly stealing copper wiring from the plant.

The total value of the copper wiring stolen is about $200,000... Read More

Summit Bank Poker Run kicks off this weekend

Summit Bank Poker Run kicks off this weekend

The third annual Summit Bank Poker Run kicks off this weekend, carrying participants throughout Arkansas and southern Tennessee. Participants will have to pay $10 to play, and all proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.

The Poker Run route starts at Summit Bank's main branch in Arkadelphia. The first bike leaves at 8 a.m. on Saturday. The last bike leaves at 10 a.m., and the last bike in is 2 p.m.

World's best bullriders headed to Texarkana, Ark.

World's best bullriders headed to Texarkana, Ark.

The world’s top bull riders and bulls are headed to Four States Fair Arena on Friday March 29 for the Professional Bull Riders Cooper Tires “Mike White” Invitational Presented by Bowie County Equipment & New Holland.

Tickets, at $15, have been on sale since Feb. 20 at the following locations: Jody’s Flowers (903-667-4321), Vintaj Cowgirl (903-219-1154), Baskins (430-200-2769), and Four States Box Office. The gate at the Four States Fair Arena will be open for ticket purchases from 9 a.m. on March 29 until the tickets are sold out. 

Fire consumes old Hope, AR puzzle-making building

Fire consumes old Hope, AR puzzle-making building

Investigators with the Hope, AR Fire Department continue to look for answers into a Tuesday evening structure fire which destroyed an old puzzle making business.

SAU dedicates new agriculture building

SAU dedicates new agriculture building


Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia officially dedicated a new agricultural building on Friday.

The nearly $8 million facility is the first agriculture building constructed on the campus in more than 60 years.

AR Sen. Boozman has openings for summer interns

AR Sen. Boozman has openings for summer interns

U.S. John Boozman of Arkansas has begun looking for summer interns for his offices in Washington D.C. and across the state.