The Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation Department announced Thursday that 17 baseball and softball tournaments are scheduled at the Swanger Sports Complex beginning later this month. Tournament organizations scheduled to compete at Swanger include BASE, USSSA, BATT, NCS, and 2D…
MURFREESBORO, Ark. – A routine diamond search turned historic when two friends discovered a 6.03-carat yellow diamond during a TikTok livestream at Crater of Diamonds State Park on January 25. Jack Pearadin, 35, of Nashville, Arkansas, and Michael Schumacher, 43,…
Two Texas High School seniors have been awarded a $1,000 national grant and are using the funds to develop student leaders across Texarkana ISD. Griffin White and Sanders Wiggins received a National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Student Service…
Dr. Betty Sue Ball, age 93, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026. Betty was born on September 13, 1932, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Edmond and Anna Ball. Betty graduated from Mt. St. Marys High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1950 and received her BS in Medical Science from the University...
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Linda Anita Roper, age 85, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 5, 2026. She was born on October 5, 1940 to Herman Leslie Chenault and Iva Pearl (Anderson) Chenault in Dallas, Texas.…
Linda Anita Roper, age 85, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 5, 2026. She was born on October 5, 1940 to Herman Leslie Chenault and Iva Pearl (Anderson) Chenault in Dallas, Texas.…
A Texarkana resident has made a significant contribution to support healthcare education in the region. Thomas Allen Jones donated $70,000 to the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation on Tuesday to establish the Pioneer Families of South Arkansas Endowed Scholarship. The…
Terry Dwayne Brooks, age 73, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Terry was born on January 11, 1953, in Texarkana to Thelma Florene Brooks and…
Fifteen students from the Texarkana area have earned placement on the University of Arkansas Chancellor’s List for the Fall 2025 semester, the university’s highest academic honor for undergraduates. To qualify for the Chancellor’s List, students must achieve a perfect 4.0…
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The Digital Academy of Texas has been certified as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey Education, becoming the seventh school in Texarkana Independent School District to earn the prestigious designation. The certification recognizes schools that demonstrate exceptional success…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is highlighting its career and technical education programs during National Career and Technical Education Month this February, offering pathways to high-demand jobs in technology, construction, and energy sectors. As employers nationwide struggle to find skilled…
James Lynn McDonough, age 84, passed away on February 8, 2026, at his residence. James was born on September 13, 1941, in Clarksville, Texas to his parents, John and Sarah Kathleen McDonough. James was a devoted man of faith, family, and service, whose life reflected a deep love for God and for othe...
Betty Sue “Nana” Cowley, age 86, of Texarkana, Texas went home to be with her Lord on Friday, February 6, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 19, 1939 in Foreman, Arkansas to Isaac and Dixie Green.…
