U.S. Veteran Thomas Marr Connell II, son of Clyde Thomas Connell and Jeanne Meske Connell was born May 15, 1950, in Bay City, Michigan. He somehow graduated from Michigan State University after a circuitous path, culminating in a creative, unique,…
Ennis Wayne Guyton, age 68, of Fouke, Arkansas died Thursday, January 18, 2024 in a local hospital surrounded by his family. Mr. Guyton was born December 22, 1955 in Texarkana, Texas and was a lifetime resident of the area. He…
Carl Algie Jones, 79, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on January 18, 2024. He was born May 30, 1944 in Centerpoint, Arkansas to Carl L. and Lena Mae Crisp Jones. He is preceded by his parents and siblings, Christine Hakes,…
Timothy “Tim” Whitehead, 65, passed away on January 17, 2024 in Texarkana, Texas surrounded by family. Mr. Whitehead was born on September 24, 1958, in Frederick, Oklahoma to Edna and Lloyd Whitehead. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and loved to…
Lawrence Javan Maynard, 79, of Texarkana, TX went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth “Liz” Maynard, three sons, Derrick (Leanne), Blake (Jessica), and Justin (Susan);…
Richard Glenn Smith, 73 years old, of Texarkana, AR sadly left us on January 16th, 2024. Richard retired from GTE after 30 plus years. Later, Richard enjoyed driving for NAPA auto parts store to keep busy. He also enjoyed deer…
In recent years, gambling has evolved significantly with the rise of advanced technology and the internet. Offered by thousands of websites, online casinos have now taken over as the preferred way for many to enjoy gambling. Online casinos are virtual…
Since 1972, the Crater of Diamonds has been an Arkansas state park. It is the only diamond-bearing soil in the world that is open to the public for gem searching and allows visitors to keep the diamonds they find. The…
State Bank is excited to announce the appointment of Clayton Wisdom, Senior Vice President, as its Texarkana Market President. Since joining State Bank in 2021, Wisdom has demonstrated excellent leadership qualities and exceptional customer service. Wisdom is a University of…
On January 20th, a book signing event will be held at BookHound Haven for local author Linda White. Starting at noon, this event will feature Linda’s newest release and debut to her family-friendly fantasy series: Raven’s Peak-The Griffin. Meet the…
You’ve no doubt heard of family foundations before, such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation or the Walton Family Foundation. You’re probably under the impression that family foundations are reserved for wealthy families. Private foundations across the world contribute…
After serving in the military, pursuing higher education can be both an exciting and difficult experience. Being a veteran offers you many experiences and skills in the classroom, but sometimes, the cost of attending might make this goal difficult. Come…
MURFREESBORO, Ark. – Jerry Evans, of Lepanto, visited Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro this spring, but only recently learned that he had discovered a 4.87-carat diamond. Evans visited the park for the first time this spring with his…
A Comprehensive Guide to Types of Men’s Outerwear As winter arrives, the choice of outerwear becomes a crucial decision in both fashion and functionality. From the classic elegance of men’s coats to the rugged versatility of parkas, the layered warmth…
A friend of mine tells the story of her uncle going in for his annual checkup. The doctor examines him closely, runs a few tests and tells him, “Billy, if you don’t quit drinking, you’re gonna go blind!” To that,…
