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Arkansas County
Logan County, Arkansas
Mount Magazine - Arkansas's highest point - and the Arkansas River Valley - from Mount Magazine State Park (at 2,753 feet, Mount Magazine is the highest point in Arkansas - the dramatic mesa rising above the Arkansas River Valley provides panoramic views, hang gliding, hiking, and a modern lodge perched on the summit that has made it one of Arkansas's premier state park destinations) to Logan County's poultry processing economy (the Arkansas River Valley's poultry industry - chicken processing plants in Booneville and surrounding communities - is one of the county's primary economic drivers, reflecting the broader northwest and west-central Arkansas poultry belt).
County SeatParis
Population21,000
Founded1828
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Office: Logan County Office of Emergency Management
Address: 25 W Walnut St, Paris, AR 72855
Phone: (479) 963-2618
Alert System: AR Alert; CodeRed; NOAA Weather Radio
Shelter Info: Contact county OEM; Paris and Booneville community facilities
FEMA Region: Region 6
Notes: West-central Arkansas; two county seats (Paris and Booneville); Arkansas River valley south, Boston Mountains north; Mount Magazine – highest point in Arkansas (2,753 ft) – is in Logan County; tornado corridor; flash flooding in mountain terrain; coal mining heritage (historic Arkansas River valley coal district)
Roads & Utilities
ROADS & TRANSPORTATION
County Road Dept: Logan County Road Department – (479) 963-2618
Public Transit: Very limited; demand-response; rural county
Road Conditions: ARDOT – idrivearkansas.com
Notes: US-22 runs east-west through Paris; AZ-22 and AZ-10 connect to Fort Smith; Mount Magazine drives tourism traffic; Boston Mountain terrain creates challenging road conditions; two county seats require maintaining two administrative facilities
Business & Permits
BUILDING & PERMITS
Office: Logan County – (479) 963-2618
Services: Basic building permits; Paris, Booneville, Charleston (Franklin County also), Magazine, Scranton, Subiaco, Ratcliff separate
Notes: Mount Magazine State Park tourism drives some lodge/cabin development; rural agricultural and timber county; modest growth
Veterans Services
VETERANS SERVICES
Office: Logan County Veterans Service Office – (479) 963-2618
VA Medical: Fort Smith VA Clinic; Fayetteville VAMC
Services: Benefits claims, VA healthcare enrollment
Notes: Fort Smith VA clinic most accessible; rural county with limited local veteran services
Services: Books, public computers, Wi-Fi, children’s programs
Notes: Two-branch system; Mount Magazine heritage and coal mining history in local collections
Parks & Recreation
PARKS & RECREATION
Key Assets: Mount Magazine State Park – arkansasstateparks.com | (479) 963-8502 (highest point in Arkansas – 2,753 ft; breathtaking views of Arkansas River valley and Boston Mountains; lodge; hang gliding capital of the South; extraordinary hiking; Cove Lake; wildflower diversity); Subiaco Academy (Benedictine monastery and boys school – 1878; open to visitors; unique cultural heritage); historic coal mining heritage; Lake Hinkle; Arkansas River Valley scenery
Notes: Mount Magazine is one of Arkansas’s most spectacular natural destinations – the flat-topped plateau of the highest point in the state offers extraordinary panoramic views; hang gliding from Mount Magazine is legendary among enthusiasts (the eastern face provides ideal conditions); the spring wildflower display on the mountain is outstanding; Subiaco Abbey is a living Benedictine community and school with beautiful architecture and a welcoming attitude toward visitors; the historic coal mining towns of the Logan County valley (Scranton, Bonanza) reflect Arkansas’s industrial heritage
GIS & Maps
GIS & MAPS
GIS Portal: Logan County GIS; Arkansas GIS – gis.arkansas.gov
Notes: County GIS; Mount Magazine and Ouachita National Forest mapping through USFS/NPS; topographic mapping important for Boston Mountains terrain
Animal Services
ANIMAL SERVICES
Shelter: Logan County Animal Control – (479) 963-2618
Services: Basic animal control; two county seat coordination
Notes: Rural county with limited resources; wildlife management through AGFC important given mountain terrain
Environmental & Waste
ENVIRONMENTAL / WASTE MANAGEMENT
Solid Waste: Logan County – (479) 963-2618; Paris and Booneville manage separately
Environmental: Arkansas DEQ; Ouachita National Forest; Petit Jean River watershed; Arkansas River Valley; historic coal mine legacy sites (abandoned coal mines in the Logan County valley may have acid drainage issues); Mount Magazine ecosystem protection
Notes: Historic coal mining in the Logan County/Arkansas River valley area created abandoned mine land issues; acid mine drainage from abandoned mines may affect local streams; OSMRE (Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement) and ADEQ oversee abandoned mine land reclamation; Mount Magazine’s unique highland ecosystem (the flat mountain top hosts plants more typical of the Appalachians than Arkansas – a biological island) requires protection from invasive species and development pressure
About Logan County
Logan County is Arkansas’s highest peak and Arkansas River Valley county – Mount Magazine’s 2,753-foot summit and the valley’s poultry processing economy define a community between the Boston Mountains and the Ouachitas.
Mount Magazine State Park – perched on Arkansas’s highest point – has developed into one of the state’s most visited parks, with a lodge, conference center, and dramatic summit views extending to the horizon in every direction. Hang gliding from Magazine’s cliff faces draws enthusiasts from across the region.
Paris (the county seat, population ~3,500) and Booneville serve the valley’s agricultural and industrial communities.
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DHS offices: Paris and/or Booneville (confirm via dhs.arkansas.gov)
Recommended
Search Logan County public records for Paris, Booneville, Magazine, and Logan County residents.
Courts & Legal
Logan County Circuit Clerk at 25 W. Walnut Street, Suite 2, Paris, AR 72855, phone 479-963-2164, handles probate.
Senior Services
Area Agency on Aging: Western Arkansas Planning and Development District (WAPDD) — Area Agency on Aging
Meals on Wheels, transportation, senior centers
Marriage & Vital Records
Marriage licenses, divorce records, and birth & death certificates are handled by the following office(s):
COUNTY CLERK
25 W. Walnut St., Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-2618
CIRCUIT CLERK (Deeds, Court Records)
25 W. Walnut St., Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-2618
Genealogy
County-level record sources
Logan County Circuit/County Clerk, both districts (marriage licenses, will and estate case files – see Probate section above)
Local societies
Logan County Historical Society, P.O. Box 40, Magazine, AR 72943-0040
Probate & Estate
Losing someone and having to deal with courts and paperwork at the same time is hard. This section won’t make that easier, but it should tell you what to expect, what it costs, and where to go – so at least you’re not walking in blind.
Where to go
Logan County has two districts, each with its own courthouse – file in whichever is more convenient. Probate matters for both are handled at the same County Clerk’s office.
Paris District – 25 W. Walnut Street, Paris, AR 72855. (479) 963-2618 (Probate/County Clerk); (479) 963-2164 (Circuit Clerk). Booneville District – Circuit Clerk (479) 675-2894; Probate/County Clerk (479) 963-2618 (shared with Paris). Hours (both): Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Step 1: figure out which path applies
Arkansas has one of the more generous small-estate thresholds in the country, so check this first.
Small Estate Affidavit – for estates where total property value (after debts, excluding the homestead and statutory spousal/minor-child allowances) is $100,000 or less. Available 45 days after the death. Filed using Form 23 (Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee) under Ark. Code § 28-41-101 – no personal representative is appointed, and no full administration is needed.
Independent Administration – available when the will authorizes it, or when all heirs agree to it. The personal representative acts with minimal court oversight at each step.
Supervised Administration – the traditional, more heavily court-involved track; used for contested estates or when independent administration isn’t available or agreed to.
Administration with Will Annexed – used when a valid will doesn’t name an executor, or the named executor can’t or won’t serve.
If using the small estate affidavit
Wait at least 45 days after the death.
Confirm the estate’s total value (after debts, excluding homestead and statutory allowances) is $100,000 or less and there are no unresolved claims against the estate.
Complete Form 23, the Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee, listing the property and heirs.
File it with the Probate Clerk, or present it with a certified death certificate directly to banks or other institutions holding the property.
If filing for independent or supervised administration
Gather the original will (if any), a certified death certificate, a list of assets/debts, and names of heirs.
File a Petition for Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative (Form 3, if there’s a will) or a Petition for Appointment of Administrator/Administratrix (Form 2, if there isn’t) with the Probate Division. Filing fee is $165.
If there’s a will, the court formally admits it to probate; the court then issues Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration.
The personal representative must file an inventory of estate assets within 2 months of appointment.
Creditor notice must be published in a local newspaper, plus direct notice to known creditors; creditors then have 6 months from the date of first publication to file claims.
If independent administration applies, the personal representative can act on most matters without seeking court approval at each step.
After debts are resolved, the personal representative files a final settlement with the court; once approved, the estate closes.
What it costs
Small estate affidavit: no separate court filing fee (a nominal recording fee may apply depending on what’s being transferred).
Formal probate filing fee: $165 (may vary somewhat by county).
Personal representative and attorney compensation: no fixed statutory rate – courts typically look to roughly 2–5% of the estate’s value as a reasonable baseline, subject to court approval as “just and reasonable.”
No state estate tax or inheritance tax in Arkansas.
Probate filings, estate administration, and guardianship matters are handled by the following office(s):
Public Safety & Arrests
Arrest records, inmate search, and law enforcement services are handled by the following office(s):
SHERIFF
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-3393
Health & Human Services
Offices & Contacts
Health services, social services, and assistance programs are handled by the following office(s):
Health Unit
(479) 963-2181
DHS / SNAP / Medicaid
(800) 482-8988
Public Health Information
PUBLIC HEALTH
Office: Logan County Health Unit – Paris: (479) 963-2636; Booneville: (479) 675-3731
Services: Immunizations, WIC, family planning, STI testing, environmental health, vital records
Hospital: Logan County Medical Center (Booneville) – (479) 675-2800; Paris area uses Fort Smith hospitals
Notes: Small county hospital in Booneville; Fort Smith hospitals serve Paris area; two health units for two county seats; limited specialty care locally
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