At SWEPCO, energy isn’t just what flows through our lines – it’s what powers our communities. That belief came to life on Wednesday, April 15, when SWEPCO teams partnered with Harvest Texarkana and the Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) –…
The Texarkana Arkansas School District (TASD) will host its annual Gifted & Talented (GT) Showcase on Thursday, April 16, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at North Heights Community School. The event will highlight student learning, creativity, and innovation through a…
A 46-year-old man was killed Sunday evening during an officer-involved shooting on State Highway 296 east of Texarkana, according to Arkansas State Police. Tommy Ray Sevier was shot after he exchanged gunfire with a Texarkana, Arkansas, Police Department officer during…
Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce a transformational $4.5 million gift from the Windgate Foundation to establish the Windgate Scholars Program Scholarship Endowment, marking the largest single donor gift for scholarships in the University’s history. “This is a defining…
The City of Washington, Arkansas, in partnership with Buck’s Maintenance Service Inc., the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation, Arkansas’s Great Southwest, and Historic Washington State Park, will host the 5th Annual James Black’s Bowie Heritage Festival on April 24–25, 2026,…
Texarkana Resources for the Disabled, Inc., in partnership with Runnin’ WJ Ranch, will host its annual Pork on a Fork Fundraiser on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ramage Farms, located at 5600 FM 560,…
Texarkana turned out in full support Wednesday morning as the Hoop Heroes, the Special Olympics basketball team representing Texarkana Resources for the Disabled, were honored with a celebratory parade along East 19th Street. The short but spirited procession brought out…
The spirit of the Viking age is set to rise again in Fouke as the Spring Awakening Viking Festival returns for its fourth year on March 21–22, 2026, at The Dancing Ranch Farm. This two‑day, family‑friendly celebration blends history, adventure,…
ASHDOWN, Ark–Little River County has filed a lawsuit in state court accusing contractors involved in the construction of a detention center of poor workmanship that has led to water damage caused by problems with the building’s heating and air conditioning…
The Texarkana, Arkansas, Board of Directors approved an engineering agreement to widen taxiways at the regional airport and adopted new police staffing requirements for public events during its regular meeting March 16. The board also passed resolutions to demolish the…
The Texarkana, Arkansas, Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for five duplexes on East Street and denied a permit for a transitional housing program at the former Ritz Motel during a meeting that drew impassioned testimony from residents on…
TEXARKANA, Ark. – Families, community leaders, and local officials gathered on Monday, March 2, for a vibrant Read Across America celebration hosted by the Read and Rise afterschool program in partnership with We Are Washington. The event highlighted the importance…
Senator John Boozman recently welcomed local leaders and members of the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce to his Washington, D.C. office for discussions centered on the Chamber’s mission of “fostering a thriving regional economy.” The visit offered an opportunity for Chamber…
Lynn McDowell and Christopher Redfearn will face each other in a Republican runoff election for Miller County Judge after McDowell fell just short of the majority needed to win outright in the primary. McDowell led a six-candidate field with 49.65%…
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced legislation Tuesday aimed at helping rural water utilities upgrade aging infrastructure and strengthen cybersecurity protections. The Futureproofing Local Operations for Water Systems (FLOWS) Act of 2026 would establish a…
