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…
With early voting ending on March 2 and Election Day on March 3 approaching, Miller County voters are taking a closer look at the candidates running for County Judge. Chris Redfearn, a longtime Miller County resident and U.S. Army veteran,…
For the Sake of One will host a two-day TBRI training March 13-14 at Heritage Church in Texarkana, with CEU and CPE credit available for participants.
Historic Washington State Park will present its “Trial by Jury” dinner theatre event on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, offering guests an immersive experience in 19th century justice. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at Williams’ Tavern Restaurant, followed…
The Texarkana Arkansas School District will host the annual Roy “Doc” Walker Relays on Thursday, February 26, at Razorback Stadium. Field events are scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m., featuring girls’ long jump, discus, and pole vault, along with boys’…
Texarkana Arkansas School District Superintendent Dr. Lloyd Jackson has been selected to participate in the fifth cohort of The Promise Network Fellowship at the Southern Education Foundation. Jackson was chosen from a competitive pool of educational leaders. The selection committee…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation is accepting applications for more than 125 privately funded scholarships for UAHT students across all areas of study. The priority deadline to submit applications is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Students can apply online at…
