By Waymon Cox, Park Interpreter, C.I.G. Crater of Diamonds State Park Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! 2019 was a great year for diamond finds at the Crater. Visitors from Arkansas, 36 other states, and one foreign country found…
A man who falsely claimed his wife was earning money as a truck driver so he could continue receiving federal disability benefits pleaded guilty to theft of government property in a Texarkana federal court. Thomas Joe Green began receiving disability…
Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) released the following statement on his appointment to serve on President Trump’s impeachment team, which was announced by the White House Monday evening: “I took an oath to defend the Constitution. This impeachment is an assault…
The U.S. Census Bureau would like everyone to know that there are many available job openings that need urgent attention in our area. This is the perfect opportunity for you or someone you know to help our community while earning…
Two Bowie County men are facing multiple felony charges after allegedly harvesting ten deer at night with night vision scopes and without landowner consent. Kirk and Brandon Brooks are both facing multiple state jail felonies and misdemeanors in connection with…
Federal officials hope to punish a Texarkana man accused of selling methamphetamine as a repeat offender. Roderick Tyrone Thurman, 40, was indicted Wednesday for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine and two counts…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will offer a Certificate of Proficiency in Bladesmithing beginning January 17 at the James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades located in Historic Washington, Arkansas. Instructing the courses will be world-renowned Master Bladesmiths Jerry…
The fifth annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day parade is Monday at 11:30 a.m. in Downtown Texarkana.
Two vehicles being towed on Interstate 30 crashed into the railroad tracks after coming loose from the tow vehicle Saturday morning. According to police on scene the tow ball broke causing the two vehicles to come loose. They traveled down…
Friday Night @ Hopkins (Downtown) – Open Mic w/ Noah Rock, 8 Fat Jacks – Jase Bryant & Dave Almond, 9 Scottie’s Grill – Heather Linn and Jase Bryant, 7:30 Redbone Magic Brewing – Locomotion Band, 7 Twisted Fork –…
The Texarkana, Texas location of Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar will be opening for business on February 3, 2020, according to management. Walk-On’s is located at 5209 W Park Blvd, right next door to Silver Star Smokehouse. Walk-On’s Bistreaux and Bar…
Red River Army Depot has partnered with the Texas A&M Forest Service, the Bowie County Firefighter Association and the Texarkana Fire Department to host a Wildland Fire Training Academy February 3-11, 2020. This is the third training academy held at…
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System’s Electrophysiology (EP) Lab was recently featured in “EP Lab Digest,” published monthly by Healthcare Made Practical (HMP). The seven-page spotlight article highlights the development, operations, and success of the EP Lab and explains how the…
Editors Note – The following article is sponsored content paid for by Moderne Wellness Just north of Moores Lane on Richmond Road, Moderne Wellness offers a holistic approach to well-being, improving overall health in mind and body. They are open…
A Bowie County grand jury has indicted a local man accused of shooting two last year in the parking lot of Waffle House on State Line Avenue in Texarkana, Texas. Calvin Marshon Gardner, 30, allegedly pulled into the Waffle House…
