Hugh Dean Babb
Obit pending.
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Tina Marie Holmes
Tina Marie Holmes, age 66, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026. She was born on June 11, 1960, in Toledo, Ohio, to Shirley Horton and Aaron Wright Jr.
Gavin Klar Named National Merit Semifinalist
Trinity Christian School is proud to announce that senior Gavin Klar has been named a Semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, one of the most prestigious academic honors a high school student can achieve.
Floyd Webb, Jr.
Mr. Floyd “Tat” Webb Jr., 92, of Buckner, Arkansas, passed away August 27, 2026, at Baptist Health Medical Center–North Little Rock. He was born July 21, 1934, in Shongaloo, Louisiana, to Floyd Talton Webb Sr. and Candy
Locksley Patricia May
Locksley Patricia May passed on September 7, 2026, at the age of 82. Locksley was born on May 8, 1944, and was a resident of Wake Village, Texas. Member of Hardy Memorial Methodist Church. Loved square dancing for many years…
Reba Maxine Sellers
Reba Maxine Sellers passed on September 6, 2026, at the age of 96, having been born on January 27, 1930, and residing in Texarkana, Arkansas. Charter member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. At the age of 92 became a member of…
Texarkana College sets all-time enrollment record with 5,100 students
Texarkana College has set a new all-time enrollment record, enrolling 5,100 students for fall 2026 as of Sept. 4 and surpassing the college’s previous record of 5,054 students set in 2009. The milestone comes as TC continues to enroll students…
When Quantity of Life Is Limited, Hospice Focuses on Quality
The conversation about hospice care is not an easy one, and because of that, physicians, healthcare professionals, and families wait too long, missing the opportunity to experience how profoundly it can enhance quality of life when a cure is no…
Alan Frank Bradshaw
Alan Frank Bradshaw passed on September 3, 2026, at the age of 66. Alan lived in Texarkana, Texas, and a Celebration of Life will be held at East memorial Chapel, 2807 Moores Lane, Texarkana, Texas, on September 7, 2026, at…
Oktoberfest Returns to Downtown Texarkana on October 3rd
Main Street Texarkana is bringing the community together once again for Oktoberfest, set for Thursday, October 3rd, from 5–9 PM at Front Street Festival Plaza in Downtown Texarkana. The annual celebration, held in loving memory of Bill Scurlock, promises an…
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Adult Education to Host Annual Open House September 17
HOPE/TEXARKANA, AR – September 4, 2026 The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) Adult Education Department will host its annual Open House on Thursday, September 17, giving community members a chance to learn more about free adult education courses, career coaching,…
SAU nursing faculty member receives Sigma research grant to support student wellness
MAGNOLIA, AR (09/03/2026) — Dr. Alice Fanning, associate professor of nursing at Southern Arkansas University (SAU), has been awarded a $1,100 research grant from the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Gamma Xi At-Large Chapter, to support a…
Donita Rae Allen Pettit
Donita Rae Allen Pettit, 80, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.
Concho Railhouse closes after three months; manager cites building owner now facing harassment warrant
The Concho Railhouse is closing three months after it opened, and the manager who ran it says she walked away because of her dealings with the man who owns the building. Jenn Wren announced the closure Wednesday night on the…
Hospice of Texarkana’s 17th Annual Jeans & Bling – Rock ‘N Roll set for October 3
Hospice of Texarkana’s 17th Annual Jeans & Bling Rock & Roll fundraiser returns Saturday, October 3, at 7 p.m. at the Texarkana Convention Center.