The TASD Jazz Bands had a wonderful day on Saturday, April 24, at the Four States Jazz Festival. The day was filled with outstanding performances and numerous awards. The Arkansas Middle School (AMS) Jazz Band, directed by Lauren Eckstein, performed…
CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital – Atlanta honored their volunteers with a luncheon on Thursday, April 29, at the hospital to thank them for their dedication and to welcome the volunteers back to service following the COVID-19 pandemic hiatus. The luncheon…
On Saturday May 1st, the Texarkana areas 1st Choice Pregnancy Center hosted their 21st annual walk for life at Spring Lake Park. The walk included a kids fun run, diaper derby and the walk for teams/ participants. All donations and…
The Pleasant Grove High School Curtain Call Productions Company received the silver medal at the Texas State UIL One Act Play competition in San Antonio, TX on April 29. The theatre company advanced to the state competition after winning the…
Zach Fowler, Associate Principal of Pleasant Grove Middle School in Texarkana, TX has been selected to represent the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) as the Region 8 Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year. TASSP recognizes outstanding principals and…
Arkansas High School students Summer Barrick, KeeYonece Butler, Rashad Thrower, and Benjamin Tripp Wilson have been selected to attend the 42nd Annual Arkansas Governor’s School (AGS) hosted at Arkansas Tech University. Selection for Governor’s School is based on a combination…
The University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana is proud to announce that Charles Vann has been awarded the Honors Scholarship to attend the College. This award is $2,400 per academic year. Vann is a graduate of Genoa Central High School. He…
Severe weather is possible for the Texarkana area Monday evening into the overnight hours. According to the National Weather Service, very large hail, damaging thunderstorm wind gusts, isolated tornadoes and excessive heavy rainfall will all be possible on Tuesday from…
Collom & Carney Clinic Association is offering the COVID-19 vaccine to patients and residents who are 16 years old or older. Those wanting a vaccine can make an appointment, however the clinic is also available for people who walk-in without…
A Texarkana, Arkansas, man was sentenced to 20 years in prison last week in Miller County after pleading guilty to sexual assault of a child, abuse of an endangered or impaired person and abuse of a corpse. Tony Ken Hooker,…
The University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana is proud to announce that Alexis McKinnon has been awarded the Honors Scholarship to attend the College. This award is $2,400 per academic year. McKinnon is a graduate of Prescott High School. She is…
Friday Night 67 Landing: Shelton Band Twisted Fork: Randy Altenbaumer Fat Jacks: Vernon Hinesley Band Redbone Magic Brewing: Jayson Starkey and Aaron Gibson Saturday Night The Arrow Bar: Punk Rock Four Bands Twisted Fork: Trivia Hopkins Icehouse: Jordan Sheppard with…
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System will host a free COVID-19 Vaccination Hub Clinic on Saturday, May 1, 2021, administering Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals 18 years of age and older are now eligible to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.…
The Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State Area is set to host the 6th Annual Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival this Saturday, May 1st. The festival will provide attendees with wine tastings from wineries across Texas, gourmet food options, and live music.…
Winners of the nationally acclaimed Jostens 2021 Photo Contest were announced and eleven of the 91 selected photos were those of Texas High School Commercial Photography students, including one that was named Grand Champion. The annual competition, co-sponsored by Jostens…
