Shon Dwayne Matthews
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…
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Fuqua Family Endowed Scholarship Established at U of A Hope-Texarkana
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…
Joint Operation with Local, State and Federal Authorities Focuses on N. State Line
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…
The Electoral College Exhibit on Display at Historic Washington State Park
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…
Feds charge sex offender with failing to register
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 Offering Free Counseling Services for Health Insurance Exchange Open Enrollment
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…
Feds allege brother and sister discussed theft in jailhouse phone calls
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,…
Bladesmithing Courses at Texarkana College Offer World-Class Instruction from Master Smiths
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…
Opportunities, Inc. to Host “Drive-Through” Autumn Luncheon
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…
Texarkana Chamber Takes Position on Road Funding
The Board of Directors of the Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce has endorsed the passage of Issue 1: The 2020 Arkansas Transportation Sales Tax Continuation Question appearing on the State of Arkansas Ballot on Election Day 2020. The Chamber…
Two pounds of meth lead to federal charges
A woman who allegedly had approximately two pounds of meth in a purse when stopped in September near Hope, Arkansas, has been charged with a federal drug crime. Anita Marie Hughes, 43, was allegedly bringing drugs she picked up in…
Texarkana College Receives $25,000 Gift from Super 1 Foods
The Texarkana College Foundation recently received a gift of $25,000 to start the Super 1 Foods scholarship endowment. This gift was part of Brookshire Grocery Co.’s “Focus on the Future” Scholarship Program, which was funded with over $1 million. Katie…
A&M-Texarkana Admissions Hosts Application Week
Texas A&M University-Texarkana is hosting its annual Application Week from Monday, October 26th to Friday, October 30th. During the annual event, incoming students can receive assistance filling out their application for admission from TAMUT admissions staff. “Application Week is a…
Bowie County Annex Inmate Succumbs to Injuries Sustained in Jailhouse Altercation
An inmate being housed in the Bowie County Annex Jail has died from injuries he suffered in an altercation earlier this month. During the earlier morning hours of October 9th, 2020 Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) Inmates Ricky Daffron and…
Professional Eater Kicks off the ‘All About The Taste Challenge’ At Texarkana Taco Tico
October 30, Texarkana, TX. –Professional eater Randy Santel will be at Taco Tico® in Texarkana this Friday at 6 pm to help kick off their brand new ‘All About The Taste Challenge.’ In order to add to his 900+ food…