Billy Mac Baird Sr.
Billy Mac Baird Sr., 84, of Maud, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at a local nursing facility. He was born on February 20, 1940, in Maud, TX. to Roy and Jewell (nee Jones) Baird (Griffin). Mr. Baird…
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Literacy Council of Bowie and Miller Counties Announces Free Conversational English Immersion Course
The Literacy Council of Bowie and Miller Counties is excited to announce the launch of its “Conversational English” Immersion Course, designed to support English Language Learners (ELLs) in our community. The program will run from August 27th through December 19th…
Allen “Papa Dale” Kyles
Allen “Papa Dale” Kyles, 83, of Red Lick, Texas passed away on August 18, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on June 14, 1941, in Texarkana, Texas. He was preceded in death by his…
James Richard Runyan
James Richard Runyan, age 63, of Texarkana, Texas, died Saturday, August 17, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Runyan was born on October 21, 1960, in Texarkana, Texas. He was a supervisor for an excavating company and was a member of…
Texas A&M University-Texarkana Launches Lifelong Learning Forum
Texas A&M University-Texarkana is excited to announce this week’s launch of the Lifelong Learning Forum, a new speaker series open to the entire community, sponsored by the School of Professional Education and Community Engagement. This innovative forum is designed to…
Arkansas Water Plan Update Moves Forward After First Phase Completion
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture, along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), has completed the first phase of the Arkansas Water Plan (AWP) update as directed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ Executive Order 23-27. Completion of Phase I…
Texarkana College Expands Prison Education Programs
The Texarkana College Trustees met today for their regular board meeting and heard a report by Dr. Dixon Boyles, Vice President of Instruction, about TC’s efforts toward expanding TC’s prison education programs. Dr. Boyles said that federal legislation passed through…
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System Honors Volunteers for Service
Volunteer Sue Barchenger was honored for 6,000 hours of service at CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, one of 35 people recently recognized for dedicating thousands of hours of their time. “Volunteering doesn’t necessarily have to be a lot of time…
Farmers Bank & Trust Gives $10,000 to Support Youth Programs at UA Hope-Texarkana
Farmers Bank & Trust has donated $10,000 to support youth programs at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT). The donation is given to the UAHT Foundation, making Farmers Bank & Trust the presenting sponsor of “Casino Night,” presented by the…
A&M-Texarkana to Host Four Registration Express Events Leading Up to Fall 2024 Semester
Texas A&M University-Texarkana is set to host four Registration Express events between August 17, 2024, and August 26, 2024 (August 26th is the first day of the fall semester). The events are designed to streamline the admissions and registration process…
Caddo Area Council, Boy Scouts of America Launches Exciting Fall Membership Drive
The Caddo Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, is thrilled to announce the start of its Fall Membership Drive, aimed at welcoming new members into the vibrant world of Scouting. Beginning this fall, the Council will collaborate with over 35…
A&M-Texarkana and Genesis PrimeCare Form New Academic Partnership
Texas A&M University-Texarkana and Genesis PrimeCare have entered a new academic partnership that will allow Genesis PrimeCare employees to take courses at the university with reduced tuition prices. The partnership was officially launched on August 9, 2024, with the signing…
Texarkana Man Arrested for Theft of Property
MILLER On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Miller County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Kendall Nichols arrested Mr. Tony Potts on an outstanding felony warrant issued by Miller County CID detectives. According to Miller County Sheriff’s Office, Potts was arrested for Theft of…
Texarkana College Receives $3,000 Gift from AEP Foundation
The American Electric Power Foundation presented a $3,000 grant to the Texarkana College Foundation to support scholarships and the food pantry. Southwestern Electric Power Company colleagues Amanda Keeney, Director of Corporate Communications, and Roy Woods, SWEPCO Distribution System Supervisor, presented…
Enroll Now for Commercial Truck Driver Training Classes at UA Hope-Texarkana
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana offers truck driver training through the Arkansas Trucking Academy (ArkTA). ArkTA is the fastest and most economical choice to move you into a new, exciting commercial truck driving career. Through traditional classroom, simulation, and practical…