Ashton Blake McMurray, beloved son of Caleb Thomas McMurray and Tiara Elizabeth Nichols, was stillborn on April 20, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas.Though Ashton never took a breath on this earth, his life was known, loved, and treasured. He was fearfully and wonderfully made, and his family takes comfort...
Hazel L. West November 12, 1937 – April 21, 2026 Ms. Hazel Lee West, 88, of Lewisville, Arkansas passed away at Heather Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Hope, Arkansas. Ms. Hazel was a lifetime resident of Lewisville, Arkansas, she…
Obituary for Velma Copone. Arrangements by Tri-State Cremation and Funeral Services, Texarkana.
For the Sake of One invites the community to support its mission during a special fundraising event at Panera Bread (4002 St Michael Dr, Texarkana, TX) this Friday, May 1. During the event, 30% of net sales from participating orders…
James E. Raines (63) of Nashville, Arkansas passed away on April 27, 2026. Arrangements are entrusted to Four States Funeral Home 601 Pine street Texarkana, TX 75501 (903) 490-1450....
Marilee Reddin passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, in Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas. She was born on August 28, 1958, in Pasadena, California, to Donald and Rita Robertson.Marilee spent much of her working life in roles that reflected her strong work ethic and willingness to learn. She worked...
Mildred Loriece (Hesley) Kearney, lovingly known to her friends and family as “Reece”, passed from this life on April 25, 2026. She was born on September 13, 1932, in Star City, Arkansas. Born in humble surroundings, the challenges Loriece encountered…
Michael Joseph Ashby, Sr., was born May 18, 1939, in Ashdown, Arkansas, and peacefully entered eternal rest on April 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He is reunited in heaven with his parents, Herby Cecil Ashby and…
Terry Lynn Johnson, 61, passed away on April 26, 2026. Born on July 19, 1964, in Sidney, NB. Worked at the Texarkana Gazette for 27 years. Terry lived with steady purpose and a quiet strength that carried him through life’s…
TexAmericas Center has announced the advancement of Project Big Pine, a 500-acre development in Bowie County designed to attract data centers, AI infrastructure, and other power-intensive industrial users. The project represents an estimated $3.5 billion in investment at full buildout…
At Texarkana College’s April Board of Trustees meeting, College officials reported continued growth in Spring enrollment, underscoring the College’s strong connection with students, employers, and the communities it serves across the region. For Spring 2026, total enrollment shows a 13…
The Texarkana Texas Farmers’ Market will open its 2026 season on Saturday, May 2, running weekly through August 1. The market will operate every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Downtown US Post Office and Courthouse at 500…
A Texas High School senior has been named one of the top five students in Texas for the TASSP Teens Serving Texas Award for his extensive volunteer work and community leadership. Sanders Wiggins received the honor from the Texas Association…
Texas High School senior David Mayo has been named to the All-State Academic Team by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, placing him among the top 14 graduating seniors in the state for academic excellence. The honor recognizes students…
Jacque Lou Roberts February 26, 1947 – April 21, 2026 Ms. Jacque Lou Roberts, 79, of Texarkana, Texas, formerly of Starks, Louisiana, in the early morning hours of Tuesday. April 21, 2026, at Christus St. Michael Health Care System. She…
