The Texarkana, Arkansas Board of Directors approved a $29.41 million bond issue Tuesday night to pay for voter-approved street and drainage work, signed off on a new $675,000 fire pumper and worked through a long list of constituent complaints —…
Historic Washington State Park will host a free summer concert series titled “Celebrating America” on the 1874 Courthouse lawn, featuring three performances in conjunction with the nation’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The concerts will begin at 7:30…
TEXARKANA, Ark. – With only three of its five seated members present, the Texarkana, Arkansas Advertising and Promotion Commission declined Tuesday to award any new event money and instead voted to reopen 2026 grant funding to the entire community, setting…
Valedictorian – Jacob Dupree Jacob Henry Dupree is the son of Jessica and Jason Dupree. Throughout high school, he has been actively involved in Varsity Tennis, Varsity Basketball, Fellowship of Christian Students, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, Gifted…
MAGNOLIA, AR – Southern Arkansas University has been recognized as a Purple Star Campus by the Arkansas Department of Education and the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, honoring the University’s commitment to serving military-connected students and families. The Purple Star…
TEXARKANA, Ark. – Although Advertising and Promotion Commission funding was not on Monday night’s Texarkana, Arkansas Board of Directors agenda, it consumed the first hour of the meeting after Assistant Mayor Ulysses Brewer opened with a prepared statement acknowledging the…
Texarkana, AR — Legacy Heart Walk will host its inaugural Community Health Expo & Family Field Day on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at We Are Washington, located at 1900 Marietta St., Texarkana, Arkansas. This…
TEXARKANA, Arkansas – The Texarkana, Arkansas Advertising and Promotion Commission approved more than $226,000 in event funding at its meeting last week, signed off on a revenue-sharing arrangement with Big Dam Water Park, and moved $750,000 back into fund balance…
Mary “Prissy” Hickerson, a member of the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Board of Visitors, received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Women in Business event. The event, held at The Primary Court in Nash,…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) has named Mrs. Agnes Tirrito as the recipient of the 2026 Faculty Member of the Year award, recognizing her dedication to students, excellence in teaching, and contributions to both campus and community. Tirrito, who…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) has named Jennifer Cunningham as the recipient of the Spirit of Excellence in Service (Outstanding Staff) Award, recognizing her outstanding dedication, leadership, and commitment to the campus community. Cunningham, who has served at UAHT…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will hold its 2026 commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, at 6:00 p.m. in Hempstead Hall on the Hope campus. Approximately 414 students are expected to graduate, earning a combined total of 641 degrees and…
Individuals interested in traditional craftsmanship and hands-on learning will have the opportunity to forge their own axe during an upcoming weekend bladesmithing course led by master bladesmith Lin Rhea. The “Forge Your Own Axe” course will take place May 23–24,…
The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund has awarded $32,800 in scholarships to 20 single parents in the Texarkana area for the Spring 2026 semester. In Bowie County, Texas, 13 students received $24,400, while seven students in Miller County, Arkansas, were…
TEXARKANA, AR — The regular meeting of the Texarkana, Arkansas Board of Directors on Monday night evolved from routine municipal business into a heated exchange regarding community representation and the perceived fairness of local grant funding. Road Repairs and Audit…
