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CrimeJudge denies bond for Omarion Owens on new escape charge, moves his trial up to Dec. 7
TEXARKANA, Texas — Judge John Tidwell of the 202nd District Court on Thursday denied bond for Omarion Lamon Owens on a new escape charge…
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Escaped Bowie County inmate Omarion Owens captured after overnight manhunt
TEXARKANA, Texas — A Bowie County inmate who escaped from custody while being treated at CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System on Wednesday night was…
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Accused Texarkana shooter escapes custody at CHRISTUS St. Michael; police searching St. Michael Drive area
TEXARKANA, Texas–Officers from at least eight agencies are searching for a man accused of firing more than 60 rounds into a Texarkana home after…
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One person detained after man shot at Stuckey Street apartment complex
TEXARKANA, Texas — A man was taken to a hospital and one person was detained after a shooting Wednesday afternoon at an apartment complex…
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Hickey apologizes for vote on utility law as farmers tell lawmakers of thousands in added electric costs
Regulators say Entergy’s handling of Google’s payments will cost other customers about $300 million. Lawmakers are now talking openly about repealing the Generating Arkansas…
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Arkansas Supreme Court revives Texarkana man’s challenge to Christmas Day murder conviction
TEXARKANA, Ark. – The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday revived a Texarkana man’s bid to challenge his capital murder conviction after the petition he…
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Currency exchange leads to robbery arrest at Texarkana business
TEXARKANA, Texas – A robbery charge has been leveled against a man who allegedly attempted to walk out of Vero’s Latino Store with an…
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Texarkana, Texas, man, 18, charged after 17-year-old shot in the head at Rosehill Ridge apartments
TEXARKANA, Texas — An 18-year-old Texarkana, Texas, man is in the Bi-State Jail on an aggravated assault charge after a 17-year-old was shot once…
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Welfare check leads to large drug bust in Texarkana
TEXARKANA, Texas–Bowie County sheriff’s deputies conducting a welfare check on Shady Pines Road earlier this month ended up arresting a man who was allegedly…
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Mystery ‘student resource guide’ reaches Texarkana homes from untraceable sender
TEXARKANA, Texas – Mailers addressed to the “students” of Texarkana households are arriving from a group that appears to exist only on paper. The…
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Festival of Trees Returns November 5–7 with Holiday Fun and Extraordinary Gifts
TEXARKANA, Arkansas — Festival of Trees returns November 5–7 for its fourth year, bringing three days of holiday festivities, unique experiences and exciting prizes…
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Hundreds Join Call for ‘Afterschool for All’ at Read and Rise Lights On Afterschool Rally
TEXARKANA — Hundreds of students, parents and business, faith and community leaders from across the Texarkana area rallied today for afterschool programs as part…
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Texarkana, Arkansas A&P Commission awards $1.18 million for 2027 after six-hour funding marathon
TEXARKANA, Ark. – The Texarkana, Arkansas Advertising and Promotion Commission on Tuesday awarded $1,178,000 in tourism grants for 2027, closing a meeting of about…
Crime
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Man wanted on probation warrant charged with kidnapping, domestic battering in Miller County
TEXARKANA, Ark. — A 39-year-old man who had been wanted since August for violating his probation in a Miller County domestic battering case is…
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Nashville teen charged with drug and gun felonies after search turns up two loaded guns, pound and a half of marijuana and psilocybin
NASHVILLE, Ark. — An 18-year-old Nashville man is facing a charge that carries a possible life sentence after officers searching his home found two…
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In court this week: Child sex abuse cases, fatal DWI crash on Bowie County dockets; infant death case in Miller County
TEXARKANA — Bowie County’s two felony courts return to the Bi-State Justice Building on Monday and Thursday with 150 case settings between them, and…
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Father of 1996 drive-by victim vows to fight shooter’s parole
TEXARKANA, Texas — Thirty years after his son was gunned down in a drive-by shooting, a Texarkana father says he will stand before the…
Obituaries
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James Terry Kindley
James Terry Kindley, age 73, of Queen City, Texas, died Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at his residence.
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Sue Lynn Matthews
Sue Lynn Matthews, age 78, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026. She was born on April 21, 1948.
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William ‘Bill’ Mortensen
William F. “Bill” Mortensen Jr., 92, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026.
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Christina “Chris” Weber Bunch
Christina “Chris” Weber Bunch, of Jonesboro, AR, formerly of Texarkana, TX, passed away at her home in Jonesboro, AR, on October 19, 2026, after…
Business
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Hyatt Studios Texarkana makes it official with chamber ribbon cutting
TEXARKANA, Texas — Hyatt Studios Texarkana celebrated its ribbon cutting with the Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, drawing a big crowd outside…
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TexAmericas Center Signs Agreement to Support Japanese Business Growth and Technology Commercialization
Texarkana, USA (October 9, 2026) – TexAmericas Center, which owns and operates one of the largest advanced manufacturing, logistics and rail-served industrial parks in…
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Motor repair company sues shuttered Hope bakery and its parent over $19,870 in unpaid invoices
HOPE, Ark. – A Tennessee industrial repair company has become the latest supplier to take the closed Hope Baking Company and its Massachusetts parent…
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Investing Made Easy?
By David Ashby, CFP®, CPA, Mustard Seed Wealth Management A current TV commercial pictures a husband and wife having a brief financial discussion as…
Education
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UA Hope-Texarkana Academic All-Star Joe Phillips Recognized at Arkansas Community Colleges Annual Conference
Joe Phillips, the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) Academic All-Star for the 2026–27 academic year, was recognized for his outstanding academic achievements and campus…
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TASD names Suzie Tyler and Samuel Stuckey IV as 2026-27 Distinguished Alumni
The Texarkana Arkansas School District has named Suzie Tyler, Arkansas High School Class of 1960, and Samuel A. Stuckey IV, Booker T. Washington High…
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SWEPCO Foundation Establishes $25,000 Endowed Scholarship at Texarkana College
Texarkana, Texas – The SWEPCO Foundation presented a $25,000 check to the Texarkana College Foundation Wednesday to establish an endowed scholarship fund that will…
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Texarkana Arkansas superintendent tells lawmakers one employee skipped verification in $286K email scam, was fired
LITTLE ROCK — A single employee who failed to follow existing verification procedures is responsible for the $286,213 lost to an email scam at…
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Arkansas Supreme Court revives Texarkana man’s challenge to Christmas Day murder convictionOctober 22, 2026
James Terry KindleyOctober 22, 2026
Currency exchange leads to robbery arrest at Texarkana businessOctober 22, 2026
Texarkana, Texas, man, 18, charged after 17-year-old shot in the head at Rosehill Ridge apartmentsOctober 22, 2026
Welfare check leads to large drug bust in TexarkanaOctober 22, 2026
Mystery ‘student resource guide’ reaches Texarkana homes from untraceable senderOctober 21, 2026