Correction

Tombstone of Arkansas' first congressman crumbling

FAYETTEVILLE (AP) — Organizers hope that a public campaign will raise enough money to replace the crumbling tombstone of Arkansas' first congressman.

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that the 10-foot-tall obelisk that marks Archibald Yell's grave at the Fayetteville Evergreen Cemetery is deteriorating and crumbling into a fine, white powder.

During the past year, the cemetery association has raised about $13,000 of the $22,050 they need to construct and install a replica of Yell's tombstone. Association members say they are launching a public campaign to raise the remaining money.

Yell was Arkansas' first congressman in 1836 and second governor in 1840. The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture says Yell County and Yellville in Marion County were named after him.

Yell died in 1847 at the Battle of Buena Vista in the Mexican-American War.

Arkansas man fatally shot after wounding police officer

BATESVILLE, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas State Police says a 44-yearold man has been fatally shot after seriously wounding a police officer in Batesville.

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that Marvin Stair died Friday night after he allegedly shot and seriously wounded the officer, identified by

State Police as 31-yearold Michael Dickinson.

Batesville Police Chief

Alan Cockrill says the shooting occurred about 7:40 p.m. after Dickinson responded to reports about a domestic disturbance. State Police say the officer was immediately fired at by Stair and was struck multiple times.

Dickinson returned fire and called for assistance. State police say that as more officers arrived, Stair appeared in the doorway and pointed a rifle at them. Officers opened fire and Stair died at the scene.

Cockrill says Dickinson is hospitalized but his injuries aren't considered life-threatening.

Arkansas governor: More opportunities for Chinese investment

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he still sees "significant" opportunities for Chinese investment in Arkansas after several major economic development deals announced in recent years by companies in the state.

Hutchinson spoke to reporters on Friday from China, where he's on his third trade mission since taking office in 2015. The governor left Tuesday for the trip and also plans to visit Japan on the mission before returning to Arkansas next week.

Hutchinson said he still sees opportunities for further investment by Chinese companies in Arkansas and said the trip is also helping strengthen relationships with existing firms. Hutchinson has announced several economic development projects with Chinese companies over the past two years, including a $1 billion paper mill in south Arkansas and a $20 million garment factory in Little Rock.