New Sidewalk Bids Open Today at City Hall

Ashdown, AR · October 7, 2026

Mid-morning coffee pairs well with a glance at City Hall's afternoon docket, where sealed contractor bids are set to unlock new walkways along South Ellen Drive.

The Lead

City Hall opens sealed contractor proposals at 2:00 PM today for the South Ellen Drive Sidewalk Phase 2 project, marking the next milestone in expanding local pedestrian infrastructure. The initiative targets concrete walkway additions along the South Ellen corridor to give neighborhood families and students a safer, dedicated buffer off vehicle lanes.

Overseen alongside engineers at A.L. Franks Engineering, the selected contractor will have 120 calendar days to complete construction following the city’s official notice to proceed. Beyond laying fresh pavement, the work will resolve persistent curb transitions that have long made the corridor difficult for foot traffic. Once staff reads the bids aloud in council chambers this afternoon, engineers will tabulate totals before presenting a final contract recommendation to the city council for formal approval.

Local Pulse

Annual County Property Tax Deadline Nears City Hall Little River County residents must settle personal property and real estate assessments by October 15 to avoid statutory late penalties.
Junior High Launches Weekly Night Library Schools Students can drop into the campus library this afternoon for free peer tutoring, makeup assignments, or quiet reading.

Today's Outlook

High 89°F · Low 56°F — Clear
- Grab sunglasses for an unseasonably warm afternoon, but keep a light layer for evening.

What's On Around Town

Today

Extension Get Fit Central Baptist Church (261 W Commerce St), 10:00–11:00 AM Gentle community fitness and strength exercises led by county extension specialists.
AJHS Night Library Ashdown Junior High School (751 Rankin St), 4:15–5:15 PM Drop-in tutoring, study time, and open library access for local students.

Tomorrow

Fall Farmers Market Spring Lake Park, Texarkana, 4:00–7:00 PM · Free
Movies in the Park: Toy Story 5 Spring Lake Park, Texarkana, 7:00 PM · Free

Friday

Extension Get Fit Central Baptist Church (261 W Commerce St), 10:00–11:00 AM
On the Horizon Live Fat Jacks Oyster and Sports Bar (3324 N State Line Ave), Texarkana, 8:00 PM

Spotlight & Story

Little River County Historical Society Housed inside downtown's 1908 Bishop Building at Main and Constitution, this all-volunteer group safeguards county lore without civic funding. Alongside thousands of pioneer portraits and regional artifacts, their collection features a preserved antique wooden post office and a massive horse-drawn hearse.

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