Understanding Easter
Easter is known as the holiday in which Jesus was crucified on the cross and, after 3 days, was resurrected. These Great Three Days are known as the Triduum and are meant to be observed as a whole. In St.…
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RRAD hosts fourth annual forestry invitational
Over 100 local students gathered for the fourth annual Red River Army Depot Forestry Invitational held at Elliott Lake on March 21. Students from Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters and Head, Heart, Hands and Health (4-H) clubs of 13…
Alex Rain: A Voice For Creatives
Alex Rain began voice over in 2008 after working 16 years as a radio production director. He studied theater at Texarkana College and later earned his bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication and History at Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Rain has narrated…
Windstream Reports Major Outage
Windstream reports a major outage for Internet users. The issue began in Dallas and has no projected time for reinstated connection.
Party with Picassos 2018, the Place to be
Over 600 hundred people attended Women for the Arts fundraising event of the year, Party with Picassos, on March 24, 2018. Thanks to Robin Proctor and Judy Jones, event co-chairs and partners-in-crime, patrons, artists, and friends raised thousands of dollars…
Twin City Talks: Community Q&A
Name: Dani Hamblett Occupation:Marketing Consultant, For All Brandkind What do you enjoy most about living in Texarkana ? I like the community feel. The city is small enough to feel close-knit, but large enough to have options – education, for…
Petunia Needs a Home
Petunia pig needs a home. You can adopt her for only $40 from the Animal Care and Adoption Center of Texarkana. Pigs are prohibited in both cities, Texarkana, Arkansas and Texarkana, Texas. Petunia is potty-trained, social, and intelligent.
Women for the Arts, HIgh Tea 2018
Women for the Arts held their annual High Tea on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, to raise funds for the Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Center. The organization reportedly expected over 180 guests at the event, raising thousands of dollars for…
Tom Maloney selected as Famous Arkansan for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Tom Maloney was selected as a “Famous Arkansan” for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, only 1 of thirteen who has been recognized by Department of Human Services. Recently, Maloney was acknowledged by Governor Asa Hutchinson and state officials for his outstanding…
Local Saxophonist and Vocalist Discusses How Her Music Connects her to Texarkana
Elle Michelle, saxophonist and vocalist in Texarkana, USA, discusses and showcases her music and the importance it has in rooting her in the community.
Troops will host local booth sales between March 2 and March 24 at various locations.
Girl Scout Cookies are here, and Girl Scouts – Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas are gearing up for booth sales that will begin in each of the council’s regional areas Friday, March 2, 2018. Troops will host local booth…
Tour Around Town: Ace of Clubs House
Legend has it that the Ace of Clubs house was built in 1885 by James Harris Draughon with only $10,000 that he won from a game of poker with an ace of clubs. Draughon was a Confederate veteran, lumber investor,…
Local Family Named Top 10 in Competition to Win New Car
Jace Hendrickson, Fouke, Arkansas, was born 3 months premature at University of Arkansas Medical School Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas, weighing 1 lb 9 ounces. He was diagnosed with skeletal dysplasia, dwarfism, chronic lung disease, Russell Silver syndrome, and possible…
ATWOODS Ranch & Home begins construction in Nash
ATWOODS Ranch & Home stores has announced that construction is underway on its latest store with an opening date slated for this fall. Serving homeowners, ranchers, and hobby farmers for the past 58 years, ATWOODS offers nationally known name brands…
Period Empowerment, A Woman’s Mission.
Empathy and empowerment go hand in hand. Local Arkansas High School junior, Ali Milligan, is using her voice to enable other women to care for themselves, when they might otherwise not have the resources to, with her volunteer project ‘Period…