Logan County News

The National Weather Service says a seventh tornado has been confirmed as having touched down during storms in Arkansas last week, this one in Scott and Logan counties in west Arkansas.

Residents are dealing with major flooding tonight after storms moved through the River Valley and Ouachitas around 6 p.m. And the water laden roads could cause problems for your morning commute.

Robert James was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday after a Logan County Circuit Court jury convicted him of first-degree murder in the August 2008 shooting death of his wifea s boyfriend.

An Arkansas man has been sentenced to life in prison after a jury convicted him of fatally shooting a man outside a Paris Walmart.

Fire officials are calling an early morning trailer fire suspicious. Crews from Scranton were called to a trailer fire at 489 Reddar Lane just after 5 a.m. Tuesday.

It could happen to you Story date: Sept. 13, 2009 StruttinBucks Outdoors, Air Evac teams combine efforts for hunter safety By Sean Ingram Sports Editor As the anticipation of the first day of hunting season grows, so should the realization that accidents and emergencies are also an unfortunate part of the outdoors experience.

8, 2009 Man with Down Syndrome beating the odds as he celebrates 40th birthday By Cindi Nobles education@couriernews.com Georgie Burnham just turned 40, which might not mean anything to a lot of people, but for the Burnham family, it is a big celebration.

Three Arkansas counties felt the brunt of stormy weather that moved into the state Monday afternoon that will bring more rain to some areas today.

The Rector Waterworks Building on South Main Street , also known to many as the old jailhouse, has been listed on the National Register of Historic PLaces, the country's official list of historically significant properties.