Fordyce News

A Vilonia man is set to take command of the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Col. John "Mickey" Stewart will formally take the helm during a change of command ceremony Saturday afternoon at Camp Robinson.

Senator Mark Pryor today said he is looking forward to discussing the economy and local concerns with community and business leaders, families and veterans as he travels throughout the state.

The first tornado started three miles west of Thornton and ended about 5 miles southwest of Rison.

Severe weather hit the state Sunday night including an EF2 tornado which pummeled the Fordyce area with winds up to 135 mph.

A terrible night across the South.A A 24 reports of tornadoes in the last 24 hours acrossA Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi.