The Texarkana Promise Program is a last-dollar scholarship that ensures qualifying students can attend college without the burden of tuition. The program supports recent high school graduates who enroll at Texarkana College in the fall semester immediately following high school…
HOPE, Ark. — An investigation is underway after a man was found shot to death inside a residence early Thursday morning. According to the Hope Police Department, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 600 block of…
Texarkana is invited to an inspiring evening of culture, history, and community as the TRAHC African American Committee (TAAC) presents the 26th Annual African American Voice: An Evening of Performance on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Texarkana Regional Arts…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) and the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) are set to announce a new partnership that will expand access to affordable higher education in Arkansas. On Thursday, January 15, the two institutions will unveil…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A 61-year-old Texarkana man has been charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon in connection with a shooting last month that left one man suffering with multiple gunshot wounds. Rickey Jerome Watson and other unidentified suspects allegedly stole…
TEXARKANA, Texas — January 7, 2026 — The Texarkana City Council is set to vote on two pivotal measures this Monday that could reshape the region’s economic future and protect residents’ utility bills. At the January 12 regular meeting, council…
TEXARKANA/LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Heart Hospital (AHH) has expanded the leadership role of Pamela Battle, promoting the veteran nurse to the position of Southern Clinics Director. In her new capacity, Battle will oversee clinical operations across a wide geographic footprint,…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A Louisiana man who was allegedly seen punching and stomping on a puppy on Christmas day is facing charges of animal cruelty, possession of a controlled substance and possession of a firearm by a felon in Bowie County. Jawanza…
MURFREESBORO, Ark. – A casual question to a virtual assistant led to an exciting discovery for a Texas family at Crater of Diamonds State Park. James Ward, a 41-year-old high school teacher from Cypress, found a 2.09-carat brown diamond on…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A man accused of driving over 100 miles per hour in a 45-mile per hour zone with an unrestrained 3-year-old in the backseat has been charged with felony driving while intoxicated and endangering the welfare of a minor in…
TEXARKANA, Texas – A 16-year-old juvenile has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal incident on North Park Road that resulted in the death of a 15-year-old boy last week. The Texarkana Police Department announced Monday that the…
Texarkana’s dining landscape is set to get a fresh, fast-casual addition this week as Jaggers, the popular spinoff concept from the creators of Texas Roadhouse, prepares to open its doors on Tuesday, January 28. Located at 2021 Mall Drive, the…
Authorities are asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a young male who died following a shooting incident early Wednesday morning on North Park Road. As of 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, detectives report that they have been unable to identify the…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A Texarkana man has been charged with child endangerment/abandonment after his 4-year-old was found wandering in a high-traffic area wearing only socks, a tee-shirt and a diaper in mid-December. Aladdin Carter, 33, reportedly told investigators that he had fallen…
TEXARKANA, Texas – A morning dispute that escalated into a rolling gun battle between two vehicles left several homes damaged but resulted in no injuries, according to the Texarkana Texas Police Department. Officers responded to calls regarding shots fired in…
