Douglas Stephenson, 74, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026. He was born on September 5, 1951, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to the late Pearl and Ted Stephenson.Douglas was a man who found joy in the simple things in life. He enjoyed fishing, reading, traveling, and spending mean...
Carol Lynne Robbins, 56, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on May 25, 2026. Born January 5, 1970, Carol will be remembered for the steady kindness she offered so naturally and the quiet ways she put others first, leaving a lasting imprint on all who were fortunate to know her. Survived by her two...
Carmen Jordan passed on May 25, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on September 20, 1929 in El Paso, Texas, She lived in Texarkana, Texas for many years. She was of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Jordan was preceded in…
Dana McCray passed on May 24, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on May 2, 1963, Dana lived in Petty, Texas.
James Robert “Jim” Blackburn was born on July 11, 1937 and died peacefully on May 23, 2026 at the age of 88. He is survived by his son James “Rob” Blackburn, daughter Sharon “Sheri” Blackburn-Griffin, son-in-law Jeff Griffin, granddaughters Megan…
Ben’s Heart Ministry kicked off Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, with their Honor Guard helping to ensure the World War I Memorial and the Korea/Vietnam Memorial Wall in Texarkana look their very best by replacing vibrant, high-quality American, POW/MIA, and state…
Deborah Faggion, age 67, of Nashville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, at Springs of Mine Creek under the care of Dierksen Hospice. Born on February 11, 1959, in San Diego, California, Deborah was the beloved daughter of Bobby Hicks and Christine Strawn.Deborah worked compassionate...
Valedictorian – Jacob Dupree Jacob Henry Dupree is the son of Jessica and Jason Dupree. Throughout high school, he has been actively involved in Varsity Tennis, Varsity Basketball, Fellowship of Christian Students, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, Gifted…
Beverly Smith passed on May 19, 2026, at the age of 74.
Bowie County CO Accused Of Bringing Drugs Into Jail TEXARKANA, Texas–A former Bowie County correctional officer who allegedlybrought synthetic marijuana into the downtown Texarkana annex has beencharged with delivery of a controlled substance and prohibited substance ina correctional facility. Madison…
Texas High School senior Yaneira Mendoza has been awarded a Hagan Scholarship, a nationwide need-based merit scholarship that will help her graduate from college debt-free. The scholarship provides recipients with up to $7,500 each semester for up to eight consecutive…
MAGNOLIA, AR – Southern Arkansas University has been recognized as a Purple Star Campus by the Arkansas Department of Education and the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, honoring the University’s commitment to serving military-connected students and families. The Purple Star…
The City of Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation Department, is gearing up for summer events for the community to enjoy. The Texarkana Farmers Market season has begun, and residents and visitors can enjoy locally grown and sourced products from the…
Arkansas Feds Accuse Man Of Child Porn Possession With Prior Conviction TEXARKANA, Ark. – Federal authorities in Texarkana, Ark., have accused aman convicted in 2016 of child pornography crimes with possessing childpornography in Arkansas last year. Robert Dee Carter, 55,…
During the month of May, Ben’s Heart Ministry is calling on the community to take part in the “22/Day Challenge,” an initiative designed to honor the estimated 22 veterans who lose their battle with PTSD each day in the United…
