Top 20 Stories of 2016 (11-20)
As the year comes to a close, TXK Today takes a look back at the most-read stories of 2016. This year, we’re reviewing the top 20 articles of 2016. Here’s the first of two countdown posts this week. 20. Developing…
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Man in custody after leading police on multi-state chase
A man accused of stealing a car is in custody after leading police on a multi-state chase across Texarkana Tuesday evening. Jason Benson was taken into custody after wrecking into a utility pole on Highway 82. Police spotted the stolen…
Significant weather advisory issued until 6 p.m.
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… South central Little River County in southwestern Arkansas… Northwestern Miller County in southwestern Arkansas… Northeastern Cass County in northeastern Texas… Southeastern Bowie County in northeastern Texas… * Until 615 PM CST * At 529 PM…
ATM Stolen at Credit Union
TEXARKANA, TEXAS – The Texarkana Texas Police Department is investigating the theft of an ATM overnight from the Red River Federal Credit Union branch, located in the 2700 block of University Avenue. At approximately 2:00 this morning, patrol officers responded…
Two killed in crash on Interstate 30
DAINGERFIELD, TX – On Tuesday, December 20 at 4:28 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers responded to a one vehicle crash on IH-30, about 8 miles north of Omaha. The preliminary crash investigation indicates a 2002 Buick LeSabre traveling…
UPDATE: Three People Injured in Single Vehicle Crash
UPDATE ON THREE PEOPLE INJURED IN YESTERDAY’S VEHICLE CRASH: As of 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, the Texarkana Texas Police Department continue to investigate a single vehicle crash on Interstate 30 that sent three people to the hospital yesterday afternoon. The…
Visiting cats and dogs bring holiday joy to elderly in nursing home
Bailey Creek Health and Rehab residents enjoyed an afternoon of visiting with some furry friends. On Tuesday, December 20th, Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, along with the Youth to Leadership group and Texarkana Animal League, participated in a fun holiday visit…
ArkLaTex 100 club presents check to family of murdered correctional officer
Miller County Correctional Officer Lisa Mauldin made the ultimate sacrifice on Sunday, December 18, 2016. While in the line of duty Officer Mauldin was killed as she carried out her pledge of protecting those she served. With heavy hearts and…
Man in custody after leading police on chase down I-30
A man is in custody after leading police on a chase that started in Hooks, Texas and ended in Texarkana, Ark. [su_survey] According to officers on scene the man has a felony warrant for burglary of a building. Hooks, Texas…
Funeral arrangements set for Miller County correctional officer
Funeral arrangements have been made for the Correctional Officer who was killed after being attacked at the Miller County Detention Center. Correctional Officer, Lisa Mauldin, was one of two female correction officers who were brutally attacked by an inmate in…
Teen dies following accidental shooting
UPDATE – At approximately 9:30 a.m. Destin Wallace w/m 14 years of age from Fouke Arkansas was pronounced deceased at LSU Medical Center. Based on the investigation by the Miller County Sheriff Office the death has been classified as accidental.…
Inmate accused of killing correctional officer makes initial court appearance
Trammell McKenzie Hunter, the inmate accused of killing one correctional officer and seriously injuring another, made his initial court appearance in a Miller County courtroom Monday morning. [su_survey] According to Miller County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday, December 18, 2016, at…
Two Miller County Correctional Officers attacked, one dead one critical
On Sunday, December 18, 2016, at approximately 01:00 p.m. two female correction officers were attacked by an inmate within the Miller County Detention Center. Both correction officers were transported to Wadley Hospital for injuries sustained during the attack. According to…
Bowie County indicts man who once blamed “evil twin”
A former Army officer who once tried to blame his sexual abuse of children in Colorado on his twin brother, has been indicted in a child sexual abuse case in Bowie County, Texas. Aaron Gregory Lucas, 35, is currently serving…
House fire leads to child endangerment charges
A fire at a residence in Wake Village, Texas, in May has led to a three-count, child endangerment indictment for a local woman. Latasha Bannister, 38, allegedly left her three children, ages 10, 6 and 3 years, alone May 30…