The Arkansas Department of Corrections is now accepting proposals for a new 1,000 bed maximum security prison. The prison is estimated to cost about $100 million dollars to build. The department is looking to build on a lot that is…
TEXARKANA, TEX- Recent citizen concerns have led the City of Texarkana, Texas to a renewed focus on handicap accessible parking requirements for businesses within city limits.
Texarkana Arkansas Mayor N. Wayne Smith called for a special meeting Monday before the city Board of Directors meeting to announce that he will not seek re-election for mayor of Texarkana Arkansas.
Texarkana, Ark. Mayor Wayne Smith has announced a press conference for 6 pm at the Texarkana, Ark., Board of Directors meeting room. This is 30 minutes before the regularly scheduled City Board meeting.
Because of a state grant that funded a new recycling facility at 2601 Dudley St., the City of Texarkana, Ark., will open a new recycling center Monday, Aug. 11. “This is a day we’ve been working toward for months,” said…
Arkansas health officials have confirmed over 100 cases of rabies in Arkansas so far this year. The second peak season for rabies is just about to begin, the first being in March and April.
Nashville Ark., — A 51-year-old man was arrested yesterday on a charge of rape by Howard County Sheriff’s investigators. Nashville, Ark., is an hour from Texarkana. Howard County Sheriff’s investigators arrested David K. Hawkins, born Jan. 10, 1963. He resided…
Arkansas shoppers have 48 hours this weekend in which to shop for back-to-school items without being taxed. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, and ending at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, the State of Arkansas will hold its sales…
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department has been inundated with juveniles who are committing misdemeanor offences, such as theft or simple assault, that do not result in any type of corrective programs or incarceration. Unfortunately, there are limited corrective resources and…
HOPE, AR –David Nail will be the headlining entertainer at the 38th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival. This country music superstar has had several number one hits and has recently released a new album. The David Nail/ Barrett Baber Band concert…
HOPE, Ark., — Two people were injured at 9:10 p.m. last night while riding an all-terrain vehicle. The accident happened at 6025 Highway 29 South in Hope, Ark., according to Hempstead County Sheriff James Singleton. “Charlotte Bobo told Deputy Jim…
Two Hempstead County Sheriffs Deputies were dispatched at 8:19 a.m. yesterday to 114 Sunset Circle in Saratoga, Ark., because there was an alligator in a swimming pool. Upon arrival, the deputies saw a two-foot alligator in the swimming pool, according…
HOPE, Ark., — Eric Taylor Easterling, 29, of Hope, Ark., was arrested yesterday in connection with the alleged commercial burglary and theft of a Polaris Razor all-terrain vehicle from Parrish Equipment Supply. Easterling also was charged with the alleged theft…
Gunshots were fired and numerous fights broke out at 1:30 a.m. Sunday as a wild party got out of control causing law enforcement to call for backup. Hempstead County Sheriff’s Deputies Steven Dunham and Kyle Rowe were dispatched to a…
When the weather turns hot each summer, some travelers look for escapes from the heat and humidity. One way to survive sweltering temperatures is to seek shade in an Arkansas show cave.Eight properties around the state offer a chance to…
