Texarkana, Ark. School District is holding a town hall meeting today to discuss an upcoming millage election. The meeting, announced by Dr. Genia Bullock, Director of Public Relations for the district, provides an opportunity for community members to learn more…
Southwestern Electric Power Company donated five pallets of food to local homeless shelters in Texarkana this week as the utility company wound down its Winter Storm Fern restoration efforts. The donation to Randy Sams Outreach Shelter and Mission Texarkana included…
Recent winter weather has created a critical blood and platelet shortage at LifeShare Blood Center, affecting hospitals across the Texarkana region. Inclement conditions forced temporary donor center closures and canceled blood drives, significantly reducing collections at a time when hospitals…
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Eberline Beatty Nugent, 97, went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas. Eberline was born in Ruston, Louisiana, on December 25, 1928, to Willie and Elbert Beatty. She was married for 57 years to Russell…
Harvey Alton Treadway, age 81, of Texarkana, Texas died Tuesday January 27, 2026. Mr. Treadway was born September 20, 1944 in Atlanta, Texas. He was formerly employed with the Arkansas Highway Department, Red River Lumber and Fleur Daniel International. He…
David Wayne Brandon, age 61, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026. He was born on January 27, 1964, in Texarkana, Texas to Olena Faye Cromer and Elbert Wayne Brandon. David spent many years working as maintenance…
On January 27, 2026, soldiers from Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment stepped up to assist emergency responders during a winter storm in Dierks, Arkansas. Supply Specialist Samantha Douglas from Ashdown and Infantry Private First Class Mark Sillavan from…
The Kiwanis Club of Texarkana will host its 68th Annual Pancake Day on Thursday, March 14, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at a new location: the Texarkana Independent School District Career & Technology Education Educational Center. The fundraising event…
Myrna “Sue” Breckweg, age 89 of Texarkana, Arkansas, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 26, 2026. Sue was born on August 14, 1936, in Beaver, Ok to Charles and Martha Morehouse. She was…
Charles Benjamin Hines 85 of Texarkana, Texas departed this life on Monday January 26,2026 after a lengthy illness. Mr. Hines was born to Benjamin and Reba Hines on November 22,1940 in Texarkana, Texas. He attended Liberty Eylau School and retired…
Gloria Jean Wellington,75, of Texarkana passed away on January 27, 2026 at a local hospital. She was born on May 2, 1950 to Fredrick and Helen Rouse, Jr. in Jacksonville, Florida. Jean is preceded in death by her parents, sister…
Early Sunday morning, Texarkana Police responded to a burglary alarm at a convenience store in the 3600 block of Summerhill Road. The suspect had forced entry through the back door and made off with several vaping products. However, the recent…
Linda Gayle Lamar Jett, age 78, of Texarkana, Texas, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026 in a local assisted living center. Mrs. Jett was born May 29, 1947 in Orange, Texas and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by…
The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management continues coordinating response and recovery efforts following a winter storm that moved through the state late last week, leaving two dead and eight injured. The State Emergency Operations Center confirmed two fatalities: a 40-year-old…
