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 a lengthy illness.
Miller County asks judge to toss amended complaint in jail death suit, calls it a ‘fishing expedition’
TEXARKANA, Ark. — Miller County is asking a federal judge to strike an amended complaint in the wrongful-death lawsuit over Dominique Rashad Steel Sr.’s death in the county jail, arguing the family’s lawyers filed it without permission and are using…
James Anthony Lollies Sr.
James Anthony Lollies Sr., age 73, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026. He was born on November 7, 1952 in Texarkana, Arkansas to Dossie Mae Sneed and Olston W. Lollies.
Texarkana to Rally for Afterschool Programs on Tuesday
Texarkana to Rally for Afterschool Programs on Tuesday Lights On Afterschool to feature guest speakers, student showcases and poetry slam On Tuesday, October 20, the Read and Rise Program at Washington Community Development Center will join the 27th annual Lights…
Bridging the GAPS of Arkansas Celebrates Red Ribbon Week 2026, Empowering Youth to Become Everyday Heroes
Texarkana, AR – Bridging the GAPS of Arkansas is joining the national observance of Red Ribbon Week 2026, October 23–31, alongside schools, families and communities across the country in promoting substance misuse prevention, healthy decision-making and positive youth development. This…
Glen “Bull” Edward Parker
Glen “Bull” Edward Parker, age 73, of Fouke, Arkansas, passed away on October 12, 2026. He was born April 21, 1953, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Mable Dean and Everett “Rusty” Parker Sr.
Richard “Rick” Allen Cornett
Richard (Rick) Allen Cornett of Newhope, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2026. He was born in Midland, Texas on July 1, 1954.
Lillian Inez Kemp
Lillian ‘Inez’ Kemp was born in Fouke, Arkansas, on July 29, 1935, and left this world on October 14, 2026, to be reunited with her parents, Clarence and Pearl Kemp (nee Lantrip), and her siblings, Eunice Kemp Kreher, Joyce Kemp Miller,...
More than 1,000 Texarkana-area students used Arkansas school vouchers last year
Annual Education Freedom Account report filed with lawmakers Friday shows participation ranging from 2.8 percent of students in De Queen to 17.8 percent in Lafayette County, and four local private schools took in $2.6 million
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Michael David Rivers
Michael David Rivers, age 40, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. He was born on May 21, 1986, in Texarkana, Texas, to David and Merrie Rivers.
Domino’s Stores in Hope, Texarkana and Magnolia Raise Over $1,600 for Harvest Regional Food Bank
Franchisee-owned Domino’s stores in Hope, Texarkana and Magnolia raised more than $1,600 during a one-day fundraising event on Sept. 15 to support Harvest Regional Food Bank and fight hunger insecurity. The donation will directly support Harvest Regional Food Bank and…
City of Texarkana, Texas Parks & Recreation Announces Fall Events at Spring Lake Park
The City of Texarkana, Texas Parks & Recreation department has announced its fall events lineup at Spring Lake Park, featuring outdoor movies, a farmers market, a fall festival and a dog-friendly highlight. Movies in the Park Held October 8, 15…
Randy Sams Outreach Shelter Seeks Donations for Annual Thanksgiving Day Lunch, Winter Needs
Randy Sams Outreach Shelter is asking the community help provide its annual Thanksgiving Day lunch to homeless and less fortunate residents — and is also seeking donations to meet seasonal needs through the fall and winter months. “We need your…