TEXARKANA, Ark–A pastor affiliated with the Bright Star Missionary BaptistChurch in Texarkana is currently being held in the Miller County jail onfive counts of rape. Cedric Monteze Sharp’s bail is set at $500,000, according to court recordsfiled this week in…
The Texarkana Arkansas School District has hired Jerry Littleton as the new head football coach for Arkansas High School. Littleton brings nearly two decades of coaching experience to the position. He has served as head varsity football coach and athletic…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will host a basic car maintenance course on Saturday, March 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the Hope campus. The class is designed for beginners and will cover essential knowledge and hands-on tips…
MURFREESBORO, Ark. – A routine diamond search turned historic when two friends discovered a 6.03-carat yellow diamond during a TikTok livestream at Crater of Diamonds State Park on January 25. Jack Pearadin, 35, of Nashville, Arkansas, and Michael Schumacher, 43,…
A Texarkana resident has made a significant contribution to support healthcare education in the region. Thomas Allen Jones donated $70,000 to the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation on Tuesday to establish the Pioneer Families of South Arkansas Endowed Scholarship. The…
Fifteen students from the Texarkana area have earned placement on the University of Arkansas Chancellor’s List for the Fall 2025 semester, the university’s highest academic honor for undergraduates. To qualify for the Chancellor’s List, students must achieve a perfect 4.0…
It is with great joy and gratitude to God that the Trinity Christian Schools Board of Directors announces the appointment of Mrs. Amy Klar as the next Head of School at TCS. Mrs. Klar brings an exceptional blend of expertise,…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is highlighting its career and technical education programs during National Career and Technical Education Month this February, offering pathways to high-demand jobs in technology, construction, and energy sectors. As employers nationwide struggle to find skilled…
Arkansas High School’s Educators Rising program has shown promise at the state and national levels in its short time. This program highlights the importance of teaching to young, aspiring students who may be interested in education as a future career,…
The Arkansas High School Collegiate Academy at UA Hope-Texarkana is now accepting applications for incoming 10th grade students for the 2026-27 school year. The application deadline is Monday, June 1, 2026. Students must be enrolled or eligible to enroll in…
The U.S. House of Representatives passed several fiscal year 2026 funding packages on Tuesday that include $27.2 million in federal investments for Arkansas Fourth District projects, including $11 million for Texarkana Regional Airport. Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) secured funding for…
Woman Accused Of Stealing From Friend Instead Of Posting Her Bail HEMPSTEAD COUNTY, Ark–A Nashville, Ark., woman facing a fraud charge inHempstead County allegedly used an incarcerated friend’s debit card to makeover $1,300 in ATM withdrawals and purchases instead of…
A Farmers Union Insurance premier agent has established a new scholarship to support students at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. Brandy Armstrong donated $1,000 to create four $250 scholarships that will be awarded beginning in Fall 2026. The scholarships will…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will host two Chancellor Meet & Greet events to introduce the community to its new leader, Dr. Ricky Tompkins. The first event will take place at the Hope Campus in the J.W. Rowe Admin Complex…
The Texarkana, Arkansas Board of Directors will meet Monday, February 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at 216 Walnut Street to address several infrastructure projects and personnel matters. The board will consider a resolution authorizing City Manager Tyler Richards to enter…
