Ashdown News Archives

ASHDOWN, Ark.-Emotions ran high earlier this week but were eventually buried without injury following a confrontation between a funeral home employee and a truck driver. via Texarkana Gazette

ASHDOWN, Ark.-The position of Little River County Sheriff is the only contested countywide race for the May 20 Democratic primary, and three Ashdown alderman positions are being challenged. via Texarkana Gazette

“There was no dragging around-you had to be in place in a matter of seconds whenever general quarters sounded.”

ASHDOWN, Ark.-As an anti-aircraft gunner on a Navy attack transport ship in the Pacific during World War II, Otis Bell was on perpetual alert status. via Texarkana Gazette

The National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana has determined that an EF0 tornado touched down in Howard and Little River counties Monday morning. via KTHV-TV

ASHDOWN, Ark.-A fire truck overturned Monday morning while on patrol for damages from strong winds that swept across Southwest Arkansas. via Texarkana Gazette

A "SKYWARN" class will be held in Ashdown from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today to introduce people to the National Weather Service warning system and teach weather-spotting skills. via Texarkana Gazette