Free Workshop Demystifies Rural Landowner Rights

Ashdown, AR · October 18, 2026

Sunday quiet settles across the county this morning, offering an easy excuse to take things slow before a cooler evening creeps in. Whether you are heading out for an afternoon fall gathering or taking in the overcast breeze from the porch, savor the pause.

The Lead

Managing rural acreage comes with unexpected legal questions, from boundary fence upkeep to timber harvest access and liability when neighbors hunt on private land. To tackle those headaches, the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture and county extension agent Jennifer Sansom are hosting a specialized educational seminar Tuesday evening at the Cossatot Community College campus.

Senior staff attorney Rusty Rumley from the National Agricultural Law Center will guide residents through state statutes on easements, agritourism liabilities, and generational property transfers. Because family parcels throughout Southwest Arkansas frequently pass between generations without formal deed reviews, clearing up property line ambiguities early prevents expensive neighborhood disputes down the road. The free session begins at 6:00 PM inside the Barbara Horn Civic Center, with advance registrations requested through the county extension office by Monday afternoon.

Local Pulse

Extension Launches Low-Impact Morning Fitness Program Health County health coordinators host free weekly exercise classes at Central Baptist Church beginning Monday to promote active living.
Foreman Council Convenes for Regular Session City Hall Aldermen gather at the community center Monday at 4:00 PM to review municipal business and community service schedules.

Today's Outlook

High 71°F · Low 40°F — Overcast
- Keep a warm layer handy as mild afternoon overcast gives way to a chilly evening.

What's On Around Town

Today

Palooza Music Showcase Elks Lodge #399, Texarkana, 1:30–8:00 PM · $20 Live traditional country and fiddle acts performing throughout the afternoon.
Pumpkin Palooza Williams Memorial United Methodist Church (4000 Moores Ln), Texarkana, 4:00 PM · Free Family games, seasonal crafts, and pumpkin picking on the lawn.

Tomorrow

Extension Get Fit Central Baptist Church (261 W Commerce St), 10:00–11:00 AM · Free
Chamber Golf Classic Texarkana Country Club (1 Country Club Ln), Texarkana, 11:30 AM–5:00 PM · Paid

Tuesday

Ribbon Cutting: Hyatt Studios Hyatt Studios, Texarkana, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM · Free
Landowner Rights Educational Forum Barbara Horn Civic Center, 6:00–8:00 PM · Free
Evening Sounds Chorale Opener Williams Memorial United Methodist Church (4000 Moores Ln), Texarkana, 7:00 PM

Spotlight & Story

Teresa Fawcett
- Guiding the Ashdown Community Library on East Commerce Street, Fawcett manages a collection serving nearly 3,000 residents across the county. Beyond cataloging books, she connects rural patrons with public digital terminals, research archives, and quiet study spaces through every four-day workweek.

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