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…
Communities Unlimited is offering affordable home repair loans to homeowners in 30 Arkansas counties as spring and summer approach. The Home Repair Loan Program provides financing of up to $3,500 with a two-year term, 10% APR, and affordable monthly payments.…
Main Street Texarkana will present three rounds of financial assistance to downtown businesses and the city on Wednesday, March 4, totaling $26,000 in investments. The presentations begin at 10:00 a.m. with Main Street awarding $11,000 to Southern Grace Baby Boutique…
In only its third year, Arkansas High School’s wrestling team has already built a historic record. Under the leadership of Coach Todd Crumb, the program made headlines last year when Addison Girley became the overall Girls’ State Champion. This season,…
Historic Washington State Park will host its 58th Annual Jonquil Festival on Friday and Saturday, March 20-21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The spring festival will feature thousands of blooming jonquils along with craft vendors, live entertainment, activities and…
TEXARKANA, Ark. — In an effort to breathe new life into the downtown entertainment district, the Texarkana, Arkansas Board of Directors voted Monday evening to significantly reduce rental fees for the Front Street Festival Plaza. The move comes after city…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana enrolled 1,311 students for the Spring 2026 semester, representing a 7.1% increase over Spring 2025 and a 22% increase compared to Spring 2023. Dual enrollment programs have been a significant factor in the growth, with…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is accepting applications for its Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program through May 1. Students can apply online at uaht.edu beginning March 1. All applications and required documents must be submitted by May 1, 2026, at…
TEXARKANA — The team behind TXKtoday, Texarkana’s leading local news source, is expanding its coverage footprint with the launch of Arkansas Breaking News — a new digital news outlet dedicated to delivering timely, accurate reporting from every corner of the…
