A Pennsylvania woman discovered a 3.09-carat white diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, during a visit she hoped would bring comfort after the recent deaths of her son and father. Keshia Smith found the diamond on…
TEXARKANA, Texas–The Boy Scouts of America and two affiliated Scouting organizations have been added as defendants in a federal lawsuit accusing the Texarkana Texas Police Department of failing to protect a 15-year-old girl who was sexually abused by a patrol…
TEXARKANA, Texas – A Bowie County grand jury indicted a Texarkana man forintoxication manslaughter Thursday in connection with a June 2025 collisioninvolving a bicycle. Sean Michael Wilkinson, 34, faces two to 20 years in prison if convicted ofintoxication manslaughter in…
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,…
Texarkana Man Accused Of Fleeing After Impaired Driving Crash TEXARKANA, Texas – A Texarkana man who was allegedly under the influence ofdrugs when he caused a collision with injury on U.S. 67 in Texarkana andthen left the scene, is facing…
As hospice fraud continues to make headlines across Texas and the nation, Hospice of Texarkana is taking a public stand against the unethical practices that put patients at risk and undermine confidence in end-of-life care. “Hospice care is sacred work,…
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…
TEXARKANA, Texas – A former special education teacher with the Pleasant Grove Independent School District has been charged with multiple felonies in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of an autistic teen. Jeffery Merril Parker, 63, is currently being held…
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…
The Texarkana Arkansas School District has saved more than $435,000 since 2019 through energy efficiency improvements, redirecting those funds back into educational programs. SWEPCO officials recently presented the district with its latest incentive check of $8,364.58 for ongoing participation in…
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,…
Main Street Texarkana has launched a public survey inviting the community to share how they currently use the historic downtown district and what they hope to see in its future. The survey will help guide future planning, programming, and revitalization…
The City of Texarkana, Texas will dedicate a new historical marker recognizing the Freeman-Custis Red River Expedition of 1806 during a ceremony on Friday, May 15 at 10:00 a.m. The marker will be installed in Sheppard Park, across from the…
Throughout the spring season, an assortment of sports happen at once, but one that’s often overlooked is trap shooting. At many ArkLaTex schools, students can practice marksmanship and gun safety through their trap shooting teams, while also creating friendly environments…
