City of Cotter issued the following announcement on Sept. 21.
On Monday before dark, two Cotter residents spotted a mama bear with two cubs walking SE across Harding from old Snappy Mart towards Powell Ave between 7th and 8th Street down through the woods toward McLean Ave. If you see them, please do not approach. Call City Hall 435-6326 or AGFC Wildlife Officer. Do not feed.
Original source can be found here.
Source: City of Cotter