The Texarkana Arkansas School District is accepting nominations for Distinguished Alumni for the 2019-2020 school year. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, February 21. Nominees must be recognized for outstanding contributions in business, professional, or vocational endeavors. They must be…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades is offering the following courses beginning on Friday, February 14. •Introduction to Bladesmithing •Intermediate Bladesmithing These introductory classes provide 80 hours of instruction over four weekends. The…
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement about President Trump’s State of the Union address: “President Trump delivered a confident message while sharing stories of the positive work that often gets lost in today’s hyper-partisan news cycle. There…
Central Arkansas Development Council announced today Crisis Assistance applications for the 2020 Winter Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will be accepted beginning February 24, 2020. Both Regular and Crisis Assistance applications will continue to be accepted until funds…
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement regarding the vote on additional evidence in the impeachment proceedings: “The Senate trial has allowed ample time for both sides to make their arguments, present their evidence and respond to senators’…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation will hold the 14th Annual Beads, Bags, and Bangles Kids’ College fundraiser on Thursday, February 27, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Hope Country Club located at 3605 Patmos Road in Hope.…
By Waymon Cox, Park Interpreter C.I.G. Crater of Diamonds State Park On Saturday, February 22, Crater of Diamonds State Park will host a Wire Tree Crafting Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. In this fun, hands-on workshop, participants will learn…
By Waymon Cox, Park Interpreter, C.I.G. Crater of Diamonds State Park Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! 2019 was a great year for diamond finds at the Crater. Visitors from Arkansas, 36 other states, and one foreign country found…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will offer a Certificate of Proficiency in Bladesmithing beginning January 17 at the James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades located in Historic Washington, Arkansas. Instructing the courses will be world-renowned Master Bladesmiths Jerry…
The 92nd General Assembly, in ACT 510, designated the Bowie knife, commonly known as the “Arkansas Toothpick,” as the official knife of the State of Arkansas. The General Assembly also passed, and Governor Asa Hutchinson signed into law ACT 818,…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is offering guitar, piano, and voice lessons this spring. Students may take the classes as credit or non-credit courses. The minimum age to take the courses is nine years of age. Students will meet with…
In the early 1830s, James Black crafted the most famous Bowie Knife ever forged for James Bowie in Washington, Arkansas. James Black, with his fire and forge, shaped the history and legacy of the world’s most famous blade from his…
Rutledge Supports Law Protecting Women’s Health Says, ‘Women deserve to know all medical procedures are performed in the safest way possible.’ Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge led a 20-state coalition in filing an amicus brief in the United States Supreme…
Arkansas Driver License skill-testing soon will be one “Click” easier – Online skills test scheduling to be added Beginning next week anyone with a valid Arkansas driver learner’s permit can begin using an online scheduling tool to arrange the…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades, on the grounds of Historic Washington State Park, will hold a grand opening on January 17, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. The grand opening will be held…
