Things have been a little different this year, but Main Street Texarkana is happy to announce that they are planning to continue one annual tradition – their 36th Annual Christmas Parade. “There are new rules and regulations around hosting events…
Registration for spring classes at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is open now through January 12, 2021. The College will hold extended hours registration on January 7 and 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Classes begin on Wednesday, January…
Issues surrounding the competency are again being raised in the case of an Arkansas prison inmate accused of beating a correctional officer to death at the Miller County jail in December 2016. Tramell Mackenzie Hunter, 30, is accused of beating…
Bail has been set at $250,000 for a Texarkana, Ark., man accused of repeated sexual assaults of a girl who is now 14 Jedidiah Stonestreet, 40, was arrested last week on five counts of rape and two counts of sexual…
It was all treat, no trick this Halloween for Steven McCool of Fayetteville, Ark., at Crater of Diamonds State Park. The 34-year-old found the third-largest diamond of the year. “Arkansas is the only state in the country that has a…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades will be offering several new bladesmithing courses in November and December. These courses are taught by world-famous bladesmiths Ricardo Vilar and Jerry Fisk, Master Smith. The James…
Shon Dwayne Matthews, age 48, of Fouke, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 2, 2020. Shon was born November 23, 1971, in Pineville, Louisiana. He was a member of Fairland Holiness Church and was Area Manager…
Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Homes recently established the Fuqua Family Endowed Scholarship at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. Preference for the scholarship is given to students pursuing a degree in Funeral Services at UAHT and interns or employees of Herndon-Fuqua or associated…
On Friday, October 30, 2020, Officers with the Texarkana, Arkansas and Texas Police Departments, the Arkansas State Police, the Miller County Sheriff’s Department, and the Department of Homeland Security conducted operations in the area of N. State Line Ave. Their…
Since its founding in 1824, the community of Washington has seen its share of presidential elections and the impact of the Electoral College. On December 14, 2020, the Electoral College will cast its vote, based on the votes by the…
A registered sex offender is facing federal and state charges for allegedly violating sex offender reporting requirements. According to the Arkansas sex offender registry, Cord Robertson Green, 32, was last registered as living on Ida Street in Texarkana, Ark. He…
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System is offering free counseling services to those seeking individual or family coverage through the Health Insurance Exchange during open enrollment from November 1 through December 15, 2020. Certified application counselors will be available at the…
A brother and sister from Ashdown who are facing federal charges for theft of government benefits allegedly discussed their scheme on phone calls recorded by the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Robert Allen Merrell, 35, and his sister, Debbie Farmer Day,…
Texarkana College campus is home to the world’s first School of Bladesmithing. Endorsed by the American Bladesmith Society, the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing offers courses designed for anyone who is interested in making quality, hand-forged blades including those who…
Thursday, November 5th at 11:00 a.m., you are invited to join the women of Opportunities, Inc. Foundation Board for their Annual Autumn Luncheon featuring chef Marjorie Slimer. The gift of this year’s luncheon is underwritten by Dolly Dunklin Marting in…
