Iris Purtell
Iris Purtell, age 89, formerly of Texarkana, Texas, passed away in her sleep on March 25, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Mrs. Purtell was born August 28, 1932, in Durant, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker and a…
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Sonny McMillen
U.S. Veteran Robert Charles “Sonny” McMillen, age 80, of Texarkana, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Mr. McMillen was born July 29, 1941, in Sutton, Arkansas. He retired as a decorated Chief Master Sergeant…
Imon Gilbert Cook
U.S. Veteran Imon Gilbert Cook, age 100, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at his daughter’s home. Mr. Cook was born on February 13, 1922, in Emmett, Arkansas. He was retired from…
David Pillow
U.S. Veteran David Kenneth Pillow, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at his home. David was born on November 12, 1936 in Cass County to Homer L. Pillow and Addie Lou Barrington Pillow. He was retired from…
Sex offender indicted for allegedly violating registration requirements
BOWIE COUNTY, Texas: A man convicted of a sex crime in Arkansas was indicted by a Bowie County grand jury Thursday for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements. Corey Kelley, 46, is accused of moving from a residence…
Clyde Harper
Clyde Robert Harper, age 76, of Texarkana, Texas, died Monday, April 4, 2022, in a local hospital. Mr. Harper was born July 7, 1945, in Houston, Texas to Cye and Essie Harper. He was retired from the United States Army…
Mary Ann Magee
Mary Ann Magee, age 88, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Monday, April 4, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Magee was born March 9, 1934, in Fouke, Arkansas, and was a lifelong resident of Miller County. Mary Ann…
Alan Hanna
Ronald “Alan” Hanna, age 57, of New Boston, Texas, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Alan was born on January 24, 1965 to Jimmy & Anita Hanna. Alan was a believer in Christ. He was preceded in death by…
Pete Frank Kaburick
Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, Pete Frank Kaburick went peacefully to his heavenly home on April 3, 2022. Pete was born on October 31, 1937 in Litchfield, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of…
Harry Hollis Parker Sr.
Harry Hollis Parker, age 79, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on April 3, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Mr. Parker was born on March 17, 1943, in Texarkana, Texas to his parents Floyd and Dorothy Rivers Parker. He…
Police and Fire Calls for Service Wednesday, April 6th
Time Agency Type Address 00:03:27 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT NOISE DISTURB 1023 COLLEGE DRIVE TEXARKANA, TX 75503 00:08:57 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT SUSPICIOUS 2022 ALLEN LANE TEXARKANA, TX 75501 00:18:21 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT OTHER 15 HOLLY RIDGE DRIVE TEXARKANA, TX 75503 00:22:18…
Police and Fire Calls for Service Tuesday, April 5th
Time Agency Type Address 00:11:46 TA POLICE DEPARTMENT SUSPICIOUS 2120 SELMA STREET TEXARKANA, AR 71854 00:14:44 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT HANG UP 3321 RHOZINE LN 00:22:15 BOWIE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE DISTURBANCE I/P 4224 E HWY 67 E HIGHWAY MAUD, TX 75567…
Police and Fire Calls for Service Monday, April 4th
Time Agency Type Address 00:04:02 TA POLICE DEPARTMENT CHECK PROPERTY 3111 E 19TH STREET TEXARKANA, AR 71854 00:07:32 TA POLICE DEPARTMENT SUSPICIOUS DIVISION AV / ARTESIAN 00:25:10 TA POLICE DEPARTMENT MVA NON INJURY 4929 N STATE LINE AVENUE TEXARKANA, TX…
Richmond Road Baptist Church Drive-In Movie
Join us for our April Community Drive-In Movie. Admission is Free. We will have concessions. Welcome to bring blankets and chairs if you don’t want to sit in your cars. Movie will be April 23rd at 8PM. Parking Lot opens…
Adjunct Faculty Recruitment Event to be Held at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) will hold an Adjunct Faculty Recruitment Fair at the UA Texarkana Campus on Tuesday, April 19, from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Building located at 3501 U of A Way in Texarkana,…