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Man Accused Of Rape Of 4-Year-Old
TEXARKANA, Ark–A 57-year-old Texarkana, Ark., man has been arrested for rape in Miller County involving a child approximately 4 years old, according to court documents. Allen McClure is currently free on a $250,000 bond. He was arrested Nov. 3 and…
Judge James Marion Carlow
In loving memory of Judge James Marion Carlow, born on August 7, 1944, in Maud, Texas, and peacefully departed this life on December 21, 2025 at his home. Judge was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years…
Father Charged with Shooting Son; Second Man Critical After Home Invasion Robbery
TEXARKANA, Texas – Two men remain in critical condition following a violent weekend in Texarkana that saw two separate shootings occurring less than 12 hours apart. The Texarkana Texas Police Department (TTPD) has launched investigations into both incidents, one of…
‘Tis the Season to Be Folly!
It’s that time of the year again when the economists and other financial professionals offer their forecasts for the coming year. The forecasts range from the direction of interest rates to how fast (or slow) the economy will grow to…
Texarkana College Celebrates Inaugural Graduation of Aviation Maintenance Technician Program
Texarkana College proudly announces the graduation of its inaugural class from the Aviation Maintenance Technician program, a landmark achievement in meeting the critical nationwide shortage of skilled aircraft mechanics. . Each member of this pioneering cohort has earned the Federal…
Texas Among Top 10 U.S. States With the Highest Death Tolls Due to Motorcycle Speeding After Dark
A new study reveals that Texas has the seventh-highest rate of fatal nighttime motorcycle speeding crashes in the United States. The research by Florida-based Personal Injury lawyer Blakeley Law Firm analyzed the data for fatal nighttime speeding crashes involving motorcyclists…
Governor Abbott Congratulates Texarkana As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Texarkana for being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after completing the multi-step certification process. The Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation shows the commitment of Visit Texarkana…
A&M-Texarkana Hires Joshua Eargle as Inaugural Football Coach
Texas A&M University–Texarkana is proud to announce the hiring of Joshua Eargle as the head coach of the University’s new football program. This landmark hire marks a major milestone as the university begins recruiting immediately to play its inaugural football…
Local veterinarian certified as a Diplomate by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
TEXARKANA, Texas – A local veterinarian has reached a milestone achieved by only a small fraction of veterinary professionals worldwide. Dr. Stacey Swain Hendershott, owner of Pleasant Grove Animal Hospital, has been officially certified as a Diplomate by the American…
TISD Substitute Teacher Faces 5 Felony Counts After Alleged Abuse of Autistic Kindergarteners
TEXARKANA, Texas–A former Texarkana Texas Independent School District substitute teacher is facing five felony counts of injury to a child involving five autistic and non-verbal kindergarten-age children whom she allegedly slapped, yanked, screamed at, and pinned to the wall with…
A&M-Texarkana Celebrates Fall 2025 Graduates With Commencement Exercises on December 5th
Texas A&M University-Texarkana held the University’s 105th commencement exercises on Friday, December 5, 2025, inside the Lois & Cary Patterson Student Center on the A&M-Texarkana campus. A total of 224 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students graduated in Fall 2025. “For…
Arkansas woman sentenced to federal prison for East Texas drug trafficking violation
A Texarkana, Arkansas woman has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Terri Lynn Cooley, 55, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and…
Bail At $200K For Redwater Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn
TEXARKANA, Texas–A Redwater, Texas, man accused of possessing more than 200 images or videos involving the sexual exploitation of children is being held in the Bowie County jail with bail set at $200,000. Shawn Corey Kellam, 49, came to the…
Bridging the Gaps of Arkansas Announces the 10th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade – January 19, 2026
Bridging the Gaps of Arkansas (BTGA) proudly announces the 10th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, scheduled for Monday, January 19, 2026, in Texarkana, Arkansas. This milestone event celebrates ten years of honoring the life, leadership, and enduring legacy of…