James Richard Megason
James Richard Megason Jr. age 92 of Texarkana, AR passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 in a local hospice care facility. He was born on April 17, 1928 in eastern Texas to James and Reberon Megason. James was a…
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Shon Dwayne Matthews
Shon Dwayne Matthews, age 48, of Fouke, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 2, 2020. Shon was born November 23, 1971, in Pineville, Louisiana. He was a member of Fairland Holiness Church and was Area Manager…
Why Are Gambling Laws Relaxed In Nearby Colorado?
Attitudes towards gambling in the states have changed over the years. Up until two years ago, Nevada was the only state that could legally regulate and offer sportsbooks to the public. However, since New Jersey requested the Supreme Court of…
Sports Betting: Texas Vs. Arkansas
The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act 1992 intended to and was supported by college and pro sports to keep sports professional and “pure”. However, following New Jersey’s victory, PASPA was struck down in May 2018, allowing any state to…
Two Remarkable Athletic Stars From Texarkana
There is a lot to do in Texarkana. In the summer months, the Holiday Springs Water Park is hit. If you are more of an outdoorsy type, the hanging out at Spring Lake Park or hitting the Bingle Lake trail.…
How Texas Hold’em Became the Most Popular Card Game in the World
Poker has risen to become one of the most popular card games of all time, expanding from its simple roots to become part of our cultural lexicon. It has inspired music, films, and novels, from 1998’s seminal high-stakes poker film,…
The Mysterious Origins of Texas Hold’em
Despite being one of the most popular poker variants played today, there’s almost an air of mystery surrounding the origins of Texas Hold’em, given that nobody actually knows when this version of the card game was first conceived. Early Poker…
The iGaming Industry Witnesses Change as Players Move Online
In the casino world, there has been a hot topic of debate in the news of late. When at one time more people were wary of going online to shop, let alone gamble with their money, nowadays the opposite of…
Woman Killed in Wreck on Summerhill Rd.
A 24-year-old Texarkana woman was killed in a head-on crash on Summerhill Rd. just before 11 a.m. Tuesday. Police have identified the victim as 24-year-old Nicole Burnett of Texarkana, Arkansas. First responders conducted CPR on Burnett for at least 15…
Applauding some of Texarkana’s greatest athletes
In collaboration with the Morneau Group- For a relatively small place compared to other parts of the country, Texarkana and its surrounding areas have produced some remarkably talented individuals. From sports stars to musicians, the city in eastern Texas certainly…
Famous Serial Killers of All Time
Serial killers have often been the subject of much fascination. They have appeared in books, movies and a lot of popular culture. According to investigators, what makes a person a serial killer is when they kill more than three people…
Judge, district attorney, seek removal from case of father and son accused of child sex abuse in Bowie County
A retired judge from an outside jurisdiction has been appointed to the cases of a Texarkana father and son accused of sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl. Retired Texas District Judge Lauren Parish who formerly served the 115th District in Upshur…
Dance Studio Provides Recital Experience During Pandemic
With the Novel Coronavirus shuttering performance venues, Texarkana Dance Academy is stepping outside the box to provide a memorable recital experience for their students. TDA’s owner Rachel Norman has a mission to be more than just great dancing to her…
Terry Evans
Terry Gordan Evans “TG”, age 67, went to be with his heavenly father on May 23, 2020. Terry was born on December 18,1952, in El Dorado, Arkansas. Terry was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Evans, and two brothers,…
Rita Charlson Durham
Rita Delores Breon Charlson Durham passed away Sunday May 24, 2020, in Ashdown, Arkansas from natural causes at 94 years old. Born in Iowa, Nov. 1, 1925, Rita is best remembered for her love of children, vivid imagination, stylish colorful…