The Texarkana, Arkansas Board of Directors recognized two local lawmakers and approved several resolutions during their rescheduled meeting Tuesday evening. Legislative Awards John Wilkerson, general counsel and legislative director for the Arkansas Municipal League, presented distinguished legislative awards to Representative…
Alleged Drunk Driver Facing Charge Of Intoxication Assault TEXARKANA, Texas–A man accused of causing a three-car crash while drivingunder the influence of alcohol earlier this month is facing a charge ofintoxication assault in Bowie County. Michael Jomond Stinson, 50, allegedly…
Early voting for the 2026 primary elections kicks off Tuesday, February 17 in both Bowie County, Texas and Miller County, Arkansas, giving area voters nearly two weeks to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day on March 3. With contested…
Arson Charges Filed In Vacant Building Fire, Men Claim They Were Cold TEXARKANA, Texas–A pair of reportedly unhomed men have been charged with arson in connection with a fire they claim to have started in a vacant building to keep…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST) concluded its first day of hearings on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, with a pivotal vote regarding the professional standing of a former local K-9 officer. The Commission…
TexAmericas Center welcomed a delegation from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for a two-day visit to its Texarkana campus Feb. 2-3, reinforcing the economic partnership between Texas and Tokyo. The visit was conducted under the Texas-Tokyo Statement of Mutual Cooperation, signed…
DEKALB, Texas–A man accused of sexually abusing a young girl from the ageof 5 to the age of 11 is facing a charge of continuous sexual abuse of achild in Bowie County. Jim “Jimmy” Maurice Ceal, 60, is currently free…
WESSON, MS — A tragic head-on collision on Interstate 55 late Friday night has left one patient dead and two Pafford EMS crew members fighting for their lives. The accident occurred on February 6, 2026, near Wesson, when an ambulance…
A multi-agency investigation into methamphetamine trafficking through Texarkana resulted in the seizure of 620 pounds of meth valued at $28.1 million, authorities say. In November 2025, investigators received information that methamphetamine was being trafficked through the Texarkana area. A coordinated…
EMMET, Ark. — Animal rights organization PETA sent a letter Tuesday to Hempstead County Sheriff James Singleton requesting an investigation into the alleged deaths of thousands of chickens at a contract poultry farm near Emmet. According to PETA, a contract…
MT. PLEASANT, TX – The Board of Managers of Titus Regional Medical Center (TRMC) has officially voted to proceed with a strategic partnership with CHRISTUS Health. According to a statement from the hospital, the decision reflects a “shared commitment to…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A Texas appellate court on Friday declined to grant a new trial to a Texarkana man who was the first defendant convicted of child grooming in the Lone Star State under a new law enacted in 2023. In…
Texarkana Arkansas School District University of Arkansas Hope Texarkana Genoa Atlanta ISD Ashdown Public Schools Queen City ISD Trinity Christian School
Due to continued freezing temperatures and ongoing safety concerns, all TASD schools will remain closed on Wednesday, January 28. District offices will reopen and operate during regular business hours. We encourage everyone to continue to use caution during these extreme…
TISD – Closed Monday Texarkana, Ark. Schools – Closed University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana – Closed Monday due to Weather Hooks ISD – Closed Monday Genoa – Closed Monday Queen City ISD – Closed Liberty Eylau – Closed Fouke – Closed…
