HOOKS, Texas–A Hooks man is being held in the Bowie County jail with bail set at $200,000 on a charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child involving a 3-year-old girl. Benjamin P. Murphy, 25, allegedly had access to the…
TEXARKANA, Texas – A Hooks man accused of flying to Virginia in 2024 to have sex with a 13-year-old he met online pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to sexually exploiting the child. Dennis Lee Chilton entered the plea before…
Sammy Lee McDowell, age 81, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 8, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1945, in Snyder, Texas, to Floyd and Allie McDowell.
Donald Eugene Stanley, Sr. passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Doris Stanley; his three sons, Christopher Stanley, Troy Stanley, and Donald Stanley, Jr., all of whom were Eagle Scouts; his 5 gra
Mr. Brian was born on February 23,1934 in Texarkana, Texas to mother Eva Rathburn Brian and father Leo Brian, and passed away on October 4, 2026.
Reports on the 8th Judicial District South and 9th Judicial District West were released Thursday; forfeitures made up most of the money flowing through both offices.
Maurine BrownJune 21, 1942 – October 1, 2026 Ms. Maurine Brown, 84, of Stamps, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her residence. Arrangements are pending. Please keep the Brown family lifted up in prayer. Visitation: Friday, October 9, 11:00 a.m. –…
Magnolia, AR – The David F. Rankin College of Business at Southern Arkansas University will host its annual Light for the Fight ceremony on Monday, October 12, at 6 p.m. in the Blanchard Fountain Courtyard. Held during October’s Breast Cancer…
Hope/Texarkana, AR – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana’s James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades will offer an X-Rhea Knife Course October 22–24, 2026, at the school in Historic Washington, Arkansas. Renowned bladesmith Lin Rhea will teach the three-day…
The Arkansas High School boys tennis team continued its impressive run of success by capturing the 2026 5A South Conference Championship at Lakeside High School. The victory marks back-to-back conference titles for the Razorbacks and their third championship in the…
Bruce Jerome Pate, age 61, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. He was born in Texarkana, Texas on August 18, 1964, to Virgie and L.J. Pate.
The First Responders Day Group of Texarkana presented $5,000 in scholarship funding to the Texarkana College Foundation to support Texarkana College students pursuing careers as first responders. Hesley Rocha of Mount Pleasant, Texas, is the first recipient of the scholarship…
Jerry Louie Brown passed away on October 5, 2026, after a long and active life devoted to his family, his faith, his work, and the people he loved. Jerry was an avid sports fan who could watch just about anything…
Norma L. McKelvey, age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at her residence.
Among students nationwide who entered one of the nation’s most recognized academic competitions, Texas High School senior Theophilus Francis has distinguished himself as one of the nation’s top performers. Francis has been named a Commended Student in the 2027 National…
