Hope Police Department and Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men on burglary and theft charges over the weekend. Ricky Evans, 51, of Emmet was arrested Friday, January 16 at 3:30 p.m. in the 100 block of Arkla Circle in…
The Literacy Council of Bowie and Miller Counties will host free tax preparation services for the fifth consecutive year through the IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Counseling for the Elderly (VITA/TCE) program. The program, which begins filing returns on January 26,…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will host a basic carpentry course next month for individuals interested in learning traditional woodworking skills. The hands-on class will introduce participants to fundamental carpentry techniques using hand tools, with no prior experience necessary. The…
In Bowie County, major work continues on I-30 from FM 989 to the Arkansas state line, with westbound lanes split and some ramp closures in effect. The Exit 220B/Richmond Road westbound ramp remains closed due to highway widening. FM 2148…
TEXARKANA, Texas–An 18-year-old Texarkana man has been charged with deadly conduct in connection with a shooting earlier this month in the parking of a Walmart Neighborhood Market on Summerhill Rd. in Texarkana, Texas. Marquayvious Ankwaun Richardson was allegedly driving a…
TEXARKANA, Texas — Residents seeking answers about recent water bills or curious about the future of the city’s water infrastructure will have a chance to speak directly with officials later this month. The City of Texarkana, Texas, in partnership with…
Texarkana Man Pleads Guilty To Sharing Images Of Himself Molesting Young Child TEXARKANA, Texas–A Texarkana man who distributed images of himself molesting a child under the age of 12 pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal charge of production of child…
Texarkana, Texas—January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a time to focus on one of the fastest-growing criminal enterprises in Texas. Kelley Crisp, a candidate for Bowie County District Attorney and a longtime prosecutor who currently serves as the county’s first…
Westside Church of Christ will host a drive-through food distribution on Saturday, January 17, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM, or until supplies run out. The event will take place at the church’s location at 524 Sowell Lane in Texarkana, Texas.…
Texarkana, AR — Technical personnel who protect critical infrastructure networks will have the opportunity to attend a free, four-day cybersecurity training course April 6–9, 2026, provided by the Cybersecurity Defense Initiative (CDI). The Comprehensive Cybersecurity Defense (CCD) course will…
The Miller County Candidate Meet & Greet and Chili Cook-Off is Thursday, January 22nd, from 5-7 pm at the Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center. The Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center is located at 5200 Convention Plaza Drive, Texarkana, AR. National Conservative Commentator…
Please join us tomorrow as we announce new partnerships with the University of Arkansas at Monticello. 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…
LAST WEEK TO REGISTER! One-on-one instruction designed just for you. Whether you’re starting your musical journey for the first time or looking to refine your skills, our semester-long lessons offer personalized, focused instruction tailored to your musical goals and availability.…
My name is Lynn McDowell, and I’m running for Miller County Judge because I care deeply about this county, the people who call it home, and the future we’re building together. Experience matters. Respect matters. And service matters. Not long…
Dozens of frustrated residents filled Texarkana City Council chambers Monday evening, many reporting water bills that have doubled, tripled, or in some cases reached over $1,000 in recent months. Citizen after citizen described unexplained spikes in their bills and called…
