Dorothy was born the youngest of 11 children on December 5, 1931 to Robert Alley and Martha Ada Riley Fox in Winfield, Texas. After graduating salutatorian of her class in 1949, she started a 40 year career with Titus County Schools where she later became the Assistant Superintendent. In 1958, she...
The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope‑Texarkana (UAHT) is seeking qualified consultants for Professional On‑Call Architectural Services. The request follows Policy 740.2 of the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees, which outlines how institutions select design professionals. UAHT…
Southern Arkansas University is pleased to announce that Dr. C. Neelie Dobbins has been named Dean of the College of Education and Human Performance (CEHP), effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Dobbins assumes the role following more than 15 years of…
Texarkana College has recognized 2,165 students for outstanding academic achievement by naming them to the Spring 2026 and Extended Fall 2025 scholastic honor rolls. Students earning a grade point average (GPA) of 3.8 or higher were named to the President’s…
Texas A&M University-Texarkana has announced the hiring of Dr. Jeanine Myers as the University’s next Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE). Dr. Myers joins A&M-Texarkana after serving as a Professor of Mathematics and Executive Vice President…
A 35-year-old man is dead and a woman is in custody after a shooting on Brodie Lane, the Ashdown Police Department said. Multiple agencies recovered firearms and narcotics while serving search warrants.
Harvest Regional Food Bank is putting out an urgent call for volunteers after a generous Little River County farmer donated two acres of fresh corn to help feed families across the region. The corn must be harvested quickly so it…
Robin Paul Olson, aged 66, of New Boston, Texas, passed away peacefully in the early hours of June 9, 2026. Born on October 25, 1959, in Igloo, South Dakota, Robin was the beloved son of Clifford Olson and Luealla Gorham.A skilled and dedicated carpenter, Robin earned his high school diploma and app...
Siara Blaise Crow, 21, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on June 4, 2026. Born in Texarkana, Texas, Siara was a bright and loving young woman whose gentle spirit and kind heart touched the lives of everyone who knew her.Siara attended Arkansas High School and continued her education at the Univers...
Mrs. Moreland is preceded in death by her father, Jim Garrett Jr. and mother Naomi Thompson. Survivors included husband, Owen Moreland III; two sons and daughters-in-law, Owen Moreland IV and his wife Stephanie of Texarkana, TX and Tyler Moreland and his wife Katie of Texarkana, TX; three sisters a...
HOPE, Ark. – A pastor who claims he was fired in February in breach of his contract because of a “toxic relationship” with the congregation is suing Hope Methodist Church in Hempstead County circuit court. Marshall Almarode alleges that his…
Southern Arkansas University has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management, with enrollment beginning in Fall 2026. The program, housed in the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences in the Dempsey College of Liberal and…
ASHDOWN, Ark. — A man was found dead and a suspect was taken into custody after a shooting at an Ashdown home early Tuesday, police said. Ashdown police officers responded about 6:25 a.m. to a reported shooting at a residence…
A 56-year-old woman was arrested Monday after telling staff she had placed a bomb inside the Texarkana Public Library, forcing an evacuation. A search found no device, police said.
The Scholars, in partnership with the Sigma organization, proudly announces a citywide series of Juneteenth celebrations designed to honor African American history, celebrate culture, empower youth, and strengthen the community through education, music, entrepreneurship, and fellowship. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865…
