Steuart Walton, grandson of Walmart Founder Sam Walton, will be leading a fleet of World War II era military planes on a flyover over Texarkana this Saturday. Walton is serving as chairman of the Arkansas Economic Recovery Task Force. Walton…
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday that Arkansas casinos will be allowed to reopen on May 18. The three casinos in Arkansas will be allowed to operate at 33% capacity. Arkansas has three casinos. Oaklawn Racing Casino is located in…
TEXARKANA, TEXAS – The Texarkana Texas Police Department is investigating the burglary of an ATM at the Bank of the Ozarks, located in the 5200 block of Summerhill Road, early Thursday morning. Officers responded to a burglary in progress call…
The Bi State Narcotics Task Force is comprised of Investigators from the Texarkana, Arkansas Police Department, the Miller County Sheriff’s Office and the 8th South Prosecuting Attorneys Office. There is currently an opening for one investigator position through the 8th…
A 16-year-old accused of shooting a man multiple times in the back during a marijuana robbery in December has been certified to face the adult criminal justice system. Antonio Grigsby Jr. was 15 when he allegedly got a ride from…
TEXARKANA, TX—Bowie County Emergency Operations Center reports a total of 105 positive COVID-19 cases, with 68 recoveries and ten related deaths. Cass County has a total of 19 with 13 recovered. Residents in Bowie and Cass County are urged to…
A man whose girlfriend died of a fatal brain injury in January after being struck once in the face pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault with serious bodily injury Monday. Dontavious Haney, 19, allegedly caused the death of Denise Watson,…
A convicted sex offender caught peeking in the window of an 8-year-old boy’s window at a residence in Texarkana, Texas, last year was sentenced to 17 months in a state jail Monday after pleading guilty to voyeurism. Harold Gene Spicer,…
No-cost COVID 19 testing will be offered in Texarkana, Texas and New Boston, Texas on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. An appointment is required. To register for an appointment, call 512-883-2400 or visit To…
The driver of a truck involved in a wreck on Summerhill Rd. Friday night is facing multiple charges. Kendrick Sauls, 22, was driving a 2008 Dodge pickup northbound on Summerhill at a high rate of speed. He reportedly ran the…
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice announced the death of a 76-year-old offender who began showing symptoms of COVID-19 while housed at the Barry Telford Unit in New Boston, Texas, in April. Frederick Ebanal, 76, was pronounced dead April 23…
TEXARKANA, TX—Bowie County Emergency Operations Center reports a total of 99 positive COVID-19 cases, with 50 recoveries and nine related deaths. Cass County has a total of 16 with 8 recovered. Miller County, Ark. Reports 34 cases with 24 recoveries.…
Texarkana, Texas Police Captain Joe Bunting died unexpectedly at his home after work last night, according to Texarkana, Texas Police. Captain Bunting served law enforcement for over 40 years – including 35 years of exemplary service with TTPD department. He…
The Miller County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has formally charged a local man accused of assaulting an elderly couple he was living with last month. Nickolas Alexander Gaskill, 31, is also accused of threatening the officer who arrested him in the…
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced that Arkansas restaurants can reopen Monday, May 11 for dine-in service. Restaurants will be limited to 33% capacity. Phase 2 will allow 67% occupancy. No date is yet set for phase 2. According to…
