The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) has named Mrs. Agnes Tirrito as the recipient of the 2026 Faculty Member of the Year award, recognizing her dedication to students, excellence in teaching, and contributions to both campus and community. Tirrito, who…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) has named Jennifer Cunningham as the recipient of the Spirit of Excellence in Service (Outstanding Staff) Award, recognizing her outstanding dedication, leadership, and commitment to the campus community. Cunningham, who has served at UAHT…
Kenneth Lee GeorgeKenneth Lee George, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 1, 2026.Kenneth was born near Texarkana, Arkansas, on November 26, 1942, to Elmer and Eva Mae George. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother John Elmer George.He served in the US Air Force for f...
Clarence Patrick “C.P. ‘Rat’” Powell Jr., 78, passed away on May 2, 2026. He was born on March 2, 1948, in Minter City, Mississippi, to the late Ethel Brown and Clarence Patrick Powell Sr.Clarence received his education in the Cleveland School District and was a member of the East Side High School C...
John was born on February 23, 1932, in Athens, TX., and was a recent resident of Texarkana, Texas and formerly resided in Temple, TX, for 35 years....
TEXARKANA, Texas – A former special education teacher with the Pleasant Grove Independent School District has been charged with multiple felonies in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of an autistic teen. Jeffery Merril Parker, 63, is currently being held…
The Texarkana Arkansas School District has saved more than $435,000 since 2019 through energy efficiency improvements, redirecting those funds back into educational programs. SWEPCO officials recently presented the district with its latest incentive check of $8,364.58 for ongoing participation in…
Individuals interested in traditional craftsmanship and hands-on learning will have the opportunity to forge their own axe during an upcoming weekend bladesmithing course led by master bladesmith Lin Rhea. The “Forge Your Own Axe” course will take place May 23–24,…
Main Street Texarkana has launched a public survey inviting the community to share how they currently use the historic downtown district and what they hope to see in its future. The survey will help guide future planning, programming, and revitalization…
The City of Texarkana, Texas will dedicate a new historical marker recognizing the Freeman-Custis Red River Expedition of 1806 during a ceremony on Friday, May 15 at 10:00 a.m. The marker will be installed in Sheppard Park, across from the…
The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund has awarded $32,800 in scholarships to 20 single parents in the Texarkana area for the Spring 2026 semester. In Bowie County, Texas, 13 students received $24,400, while seven students in Miller County, Arkansas, were…
TEXARKANA, Texas – A Texarkana man accused of using a stick to strike a woman with muscular dystrophy on the legs is being held in the Bowie County jail with bail set at $200,000. Ronny Briggs, 48, was reportedly living…
Obituary for Iva Dwayne Harris. Arrangements by Four States Funeral Home, Texarkana.
Texas A&M University-Texarkana Professor of Biology Dr. Nurul Alam has been named a 2026 Piper Professor by the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation, one of the most prestigious teaching awards available to college professors in Texas. Alam, who has taught at…
Maud Man Accused Of Possessing Child Sex Abuse Images MAUD, Texas – A cybertip from the National Center for Missing and ExploitedChildren has led to the arrest of a Maud man. Jesse Caleb Huddle, 33, is currently free on a…
