Melanie Warden and Christeena Quarles watch fireworks from the roof of their car at the closing of Saturday’s Scout-O-Rama. Ross Perot arrived by helicopter and addressed the crowd. Activities included demonstrations of Scout crafts including rope skills, outdoor cooking, fishing,…
11:45 p.m. Saturday | Texarkana, Texas Fire Department responded to a residential fire on W. 4th Street near Congress Street. According to Texarkana, Texas Police Officer Motley and Armstrong were first on scene and spoke with a man who advised…
The monthly Texarkana, Arkansas, recycling event, Green Texarkana, will be held Saturday. Paper, cardboard and plastic will be accepted and may be mixed together for single-stream recycling. Electronics, ink cartridges, plastic film such as grocery bags and small metal such…
8:00 a.m. Friday | A head on collision on Miller County 73 between Atlanta, Texas and Doddridge, Arkansas killed one person and injured another Friday morning. According to Arkansas State Police 71 year old James Ogburn of Atlanta was killed…
During the University Interscholastic League Concert Contest in March, Texas High School Symphonic Band earned First Division Ratings from all judges for both concert and sight reading. With this accolade, the THS Tiger Band was awarded the coveted UIL Sweepstakes…
A pedestrian vs car accident in the 2300 block of New Boston Road had traffic congested Friday afternoon. According to radio traffic a woman was struck by a vehicle that she jumped in front of. The woman was transported to…
An 80 year old home owner shot and killed a man who had entered his home and was attacking him Thursday night. According to Miller County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Wesley Penny at approximately 7:50 P.M., a home invasion was reported…
From April 10 to 15, 2015, law enforcement personnel will be using a combination of traditional and innovative strategies to crack down on motorists who text while driving. This effort is a part of the national U Drive. U Text.…
According to police radio traffic two people have been shot at a house on McClure Road in Miller County Arkansas. Arkansas State Police and Miller County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 6700 block of McClure Road around 8:00 p.m. to…
CASA for Children is recognizing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month with their 10th Annual Songwriters on the Edge of Texas Concert and Golf Tournament and a Proclamation Reading. CASA is proud to announce their award winning artists featured…
The national weather service has issued a tornado watch for bowie and miller counties until 10 p.m. tonight. Issued by The National Weather Service Shreveport, LA Thu, Apr 9, 3:10 pm CDT THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH…
The Junior League of Texarkana will host its 6th annual Touch a Truck event from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on April 11, 2015, at Front Street in Downtown Texarkana. Admission is $3 per person. Children under 1 year of…
THIS STORY IS FROM APRIL OF 2015 According to Texarkana, Texas Police Stacy Darrell Vaughn, 32, of Texarkana, Texas was fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire in the 2000 block of West 16th Street early Thursday morning. At approximately 8:20…
THIS POST IS FROM 2015! updated story here 8:15 a.m. Thursday | A man was shot in the chest Thursday morning on Crockett Street at 15th Street. Callers reported the man was shot in the chest by another man who…
The Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) announced its top awards for scholastic publications during their 91st annual Scholastic Convention on March 20. In a field of 1,203 newspapers, magazines and yearbooks and digital publications eligible for judging in the 2015…
