As protests are taking place in cities around the nation, rumors across social media have circulated of protesting that would also take place in the community of Texarkana. The rumors of these protests have reached citizens of Texarkana as well…
A man who forced his way into an ex-girlfriend’s home last year pleaded guilty about an hour before jury selection was set to begin Tuesday. Tilford Barfield III, 24, pleaded guilty with the help of Public Defender Chad Crowl at…
The University of Arkansas at Texarkana will offer an evening Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program beginning in the Spring 2017 semester. The LPN program is a full-time, 11 month, selective admission program leading to a Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing.…
Texarkana Arkansas Police are seeking help identifying an alleged offender in a local convenient store robbery that took place Monday. According to the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department the robbery took place at a convenient store located on 5314 N. Stateline…
The United Way of Greater Texarkana will host its annual Stuff-The-Bus school supply drive to collect school supplies for needy children in our local schools. The Stuff-The-Bus program is organized and driven by volunteers, to assist struggling families in getting…
Green Texarkana, the monthly recycling event hosted by the City of Texarkana, Arkansas, will be this Saturday, July 9th. Green Texarkana takes place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Saturday at East Third and Hazel Streets. This program is…
Two New Boston teens are seriously injured after falling off a cliff in two different accidents in separate locations during the July 4th holiday weekend. Seventeen-year-old Alyssa Akins and 19-year-old Sydney Barron are currently recovering from serious injuries after slipping…
Texas A&M University-Texarkana has released the list of students who were awarded diplomas on the undergraduate and graduate levels during the 2016 spring commencement celebration on May 14. Dr. Emily Cutrer, president of the university, conferred the degrees in a…
Main Street Texarkana announced their presentation of a $30,000 loan to a new business. Johnny B’s Grill will open its new downtown location at 224 E. 5th Street, Texarkana, Arkansas. “We are looking forward to this popular restaurant moving into…
Saturday July 23 and Sunday July 24 the four Wright-Cyclone engines of Texas Raiders, a fully restored B-17 Flying Fortress will be roaring over Texarkana. Of the 12,731 B-17s built across the United States, only nine are currently flying, including…
An alligator was spotted roaming around a residential Texarkana neighborhood Tuesday evening. According to Game Warden Daniel Kessler, the animal was caught and transported to the Sulphur River. Officer Kessler says they received a call Tuesday afternoon reporting the alligator was walking…
The Texarkana, Texas Farmers’ Market will host its annual Biggest Tomato Contest, July 9th, from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at the Texarkana, Texas Farmers’ Market, 305 Texas BLVD. Texarkana, Texas. Local farmers, gardeners, food producers are all welcome to…
Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) welcomed the grand prize winner of the 2016 Congressional Art Competition, Rylie Power, to Washington today during her visit to the capital for the unveiling and award ceremony. Her winning artwork, “Elephant,” was hung in the…
The much awaited annual firework show, Sparks in the Park, will be taking place Saturday, June 25th, and will be held at the Four States Fairgrounds. According to officials, over 30,000 people are expected to attend this event. Due to…
The citizens of Texarkana and surrounding areas have joined forces; coming together to support a family who was greatly affected by a tragic accident that took place Friday evening. An accident that changed their lives forever. Friday evening, a 2-year-old…
