The Texarkana Texas Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a woman suspected of stealing a bank bag containing several thousand dollars from a business on New Boston Road. The incident occurred around 8:00 p.m. Friday evening when…
TEXARKANA, Ark–A pastor affiliated with the Bright Star Missionary BaptistChurch in Texarkana is currently being held in the Miller County jail onfive counts of rape. Cedric Monteze Sharp’s bail is set at $500,000, according to court recordsfiled this week in…
Texarkana College announced Tuesday that its Testing Center has been officially approved by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) to serve as an authorized site for state licensing examinations. The approval follows a multi-phase application, needs assessment, and site…
The Texarkana, Arkansas Board of Directors recognized two local lawmakers and approved several resolutions during their rescheduled meeting Tuesday evening. Legislative Awards John Wilkerson, general counsel and legislative director for the Arkansas Municipal League, presented distinguished legislative awards to Representative…
Main Street Texarkana will honor the supporters who help drive downtown revitalization at its upcoming Investor Appreciation Party, scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6–8 PM at Café Lucille in historic Downtown Texarkana. The evening will feature complimentary food…
Keep Texarkana Beautiful will host its 12th Annual Arbor Day tree giveaway at a new location this year, according to an announcement from the City of Texarkana, Texas. The event will take place Saturday, March 7, from 8 a.m. to…
The Texarkana Arkansas School District has hired Jerry Littleton as the new head football coach for Arkansas High School. Littleton brings nearly two decades of coaching experience to the position. He has served as head varsity football coach and athletic…
Alleged Drunk Driver Facing Charge Of Intoxication Assault TEXARKANA, Texas–A man accused of causing a three-car crash while drivingunder the influence of alcohol earlier this month is facing a charge ofintoxication assault in Bowie County. Michael Jomond Stinson, 50, allegedly…
Texarkana Woman Accused Of Assaulting Senior Citizen In Fast Food Line TEXARKANA, Texas–A 48-year-old Texarkana woman has been charged with afelony for allegedly hitting a 75-year-old woman standing in line at asandwich shop last month. Tracy Lashon Williams had allegedly…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will host a basic car maintenance course on Saturday, March 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the Hope campus. The class is designed for beginners and will cover essential knowledge and hands-on tips…
Early voting for the 2026 primary elections kicks off Tuesday, February 17 in both Bowie County, Texas and Miller County, Arkansas, giving area voters nearly two weeks to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day on March 3. With contested…
A 20-year-old Hope man died Sunday following a shooting that led to a vehicle crash, according to the Hope Police Department. Officers responded at 12:56 p.m. to a motor vehicle accident in the 200 block of Bill Clinton Drive. While…
The Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State Area is accepting sponsorships for the 2026 Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival, with a March 2 deadline for businesses wanting to be included in printed festival materials. Sponsorship packets have been mailed to potential sponsors…
The Texas Department of Transportation has launched a new seat belt safety campaign targeting teens, partnering with the University Interscholastic League on a statewide competition that offers a $5,000 prize to the winning school. The “Saved by the Belt” challenge…
The Texarkana Regional Chorale and Orchestra will present the world premiere of “Stabat Mater,” an original composition by Marc-André Bougie, Associate Professor of Music at Texarkana College, on Tuesday, February 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The…
