Monthly Archives: May 2015
Man Stabbed in Chest at Duck Haven
A man was transported to a local hospital Thursday afternoon with a knife wound to his chest after being stabbed at Duck Haven Mobile Home Park.
Police responded to Duck Haven around 4:30 p.m. Thursday...
Pickup truck rear-ends log truck in Little River Co.
Wednesday | No life threatening injuries were reported in a a two vehicle accident involving a pickup truck and a log truck Wednesday in Little River County, Arkansas.
According to an on scene witness the...
Community Donations Allow for Record Breaking Animal Adoption Numbers
A record number of surrendered animals has created an overcrowding problem at the Animal Care and Adoption Center.
According to Adoption Center officer manager Bertha Curry 51 animals were surrendered on Monday alone. This left...
7th Annual Peace Officer Memorial Honors Law Enforcement Officers
Officers of area law enforcement agencies attended The 7th Annual Texas Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony Wednesday at the Sullivan Performing Arts Center.
Texarkana, Texas Police Chief Dan Shiner, City Manager John Whitson, and Mayor Bob Bruggeman all...
Area Groups Participate in Don’t Mess With Texas Trash Off
The Don't mess with Texas Trash-Off serves as Texas’ signature event for the Great American Cleanup, the nation's largest community improvement program, held annually from March 1 through May 31.
Local area groups including Texarkana College...
UACCH Foundation Awards Mattson Scholarship for Shooting Sports Team
HOPE, AR- The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope Foundation is pleased to announce that Hannah Mattson of Texarkana, Arkansas, and Taylor Teague of Nashville, Arkansas, have been each awarded a $250 scholarship...
City accidentally Releases Personal Information in Response to Request for Public Records
The City of Texarkana, Texas responded to a request for public records made on April 16, 2015 concerning the Kress Building at 116 W. Broad by providing the requestor with two discs of information...
Car Drives Through Cemetery Knocking Over Headstones
8:00 a.m. Wednesday | Texarkana, Texas Police were on scene at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Holy Cross Cemetery where a car was stuck after driving through the cemetery knocking down numerous headstones.
The abandoned car...
Authorities Need Help Identifying Suspects in Motorcycle Theft
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in identifying the people involved the theft of a white/grey 2009 Honda CBR600rr motorcycle.
According to Bowie County Sheriff's Office the theft took place the...
Texas DMV Warns Consumers of Illegal Moving Companies
Illegal moving companies are operating statewide, taking a financial and emotional toll on Texans who find themselves faced with losing everything they own or paying a ransom to release their belongings.
At a press conference...
Moms Eat Free for Mother’s Day at Billy Sims BBQ
This Mother’s Day, fast-casual BBQ chain Billy Sims BBQ is saying thank you to moms everywhere by offering a free combo meal to all mothers. Moms who dine in at any Billy Sims BBQ...
Letter Carriers’ Annual Food Drive Set for Saturday
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 23rd annual food drive on Saturday, May 9. Letter carriers will collect non-perishable food donations on that day as they deliver mail...
Man Flips Car Attempting to Elude Police
9:00 p.m. Monday | A man and his passenger were transported to a local hospital after he flipped the vehicle he was driving while attempting to elude law enforcement Monday evening.
According to a neighbor...
Arkansas State Troopers Rescue Teenage Victim in Human Trafficking Operation
(ASP PRESS RELEASE) Arkansas State Troopers and civilian investigators of the State Police Crimes Against Children Division are being credited with locating and recovering a fifteen year old girl who had been sexually exploited...
Major Accident at W. 7th & Spruce
12:30 p.m. Monday | At least two people were transported to a local hospital Monday after a two vehicle accident at W. 7th Street and Spruce Street.
Texarkana, Texas Fire Department had to use a...