Woman Dies in Fire
A woman and her dog died in a house fire in Texarkana, Texas Sunday afternoon. The fire happened around 12:30 p.m. in the upstairs apartment of a unit in the 600 block of Belt Road. Firefighters found the unresponsive woman…
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Grand jury indicts man accused of assaulting mom, threatening toddler
A teen accused of attacking a mother and holding a gun to her toddler’s head has been indicted by a Bowie County grand jury for aggravated robbery and aggravated kidnapping. Xavier Lavar French, 18, is accused of pistol whipping a…
Live Entertainment in Texarkana this Weekend
Broadway Sports Bar and Billiards – Dave Almond Friday 9pm Fat Jack’s – Little Skinny Band 9pm Friday / Heather Lynn and the Deacons 9pm Saturday Scottie’s – Parson B and The Part Time Sinnes 8pm Friday / Moss Brothers…
Texarkana Independent School District Nutrition Department Unveiled their Innovative New Breakfast and Lunch Menus for the 2019-20 School Year
With an emphasis on international cuisine and locally sourced ingredients, TISD will revolutionize most parents understanding of the typical school lunch. Director of Child Nutrition, Christie Lammers has this to say, “We are committed to increasing students access to whole,…
Tax-Free weekend for Texas Shoppers
School will soon be in session for Texas students next week. Parents have come to count on the Texas sales-tax holiday that starts this Friday, August 9th and ends Sunday, August 11th. Area businesses will not be applying the state…
Man gets 15 years for evading arrest resulting in death
A local man will serve 15 years in prison for a fatal crash that occurred while he was fleeing from Wake Village, Texas, police last year. Deontrae Delshawn Solomon, 20, pleaded guilty Tuesday to evading arrest or detention resulting in…
Twins Gather for ‘Twice as Nice’ Photo Shoot
Twins, partners, and people from all walks of life, joined together at Texarkana’s historic downtown post office today. Texarkana’s moto, “Twice as Nice,” was gloriously displayed as dous from all around paused for pictures at our most famous tourist hot-spot.…
Loop closed at 7th Street due to downed lines
The loop is currently closed at 7th street due to downed power lines. It appeared an oversized load took the lines down. SWEPCO reports 605 customers without power. All traffic is being diverted onto 7th Street.
Arkansas’s Sole Abortion Clinic Receives a Stay of Closure
On Tuesday, a federal judge ruled that three Arkansas abortion laws cannot be enforced because they would likely ensure the closure of the states only surgical abortion clinic. U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker said the 14-day temporary restraining order would…
Interstate 30 Lane Closure Planned for Work on Interstate Lights
There will be major traffic delays on Interstate 30 within Texarkana, Ark. between Stateline Avenue and Four States Fair Parkway beginning Monday August 12th through August 21st. Interstate 30 will be shut down to one lane traffic Monday through Thursday…
Miller County brothers charged with rape
Two brothers, 20 and 21, are facing charges of rape in Miller County for the alleged sexual abuse of a younger male relative. Joseph Baker, 21, and Joshua Baker, 20, are accused of molesting the boy when he was between…
Entertainment District Under Development for Downtown Texarkana
The Texarkana, Arkansas City Council heard the first of three readings of an ordinance proposing an “Entertainment District” located downtown. Recently, the Arkansas State Legislature approved bill 492: “To promote hospitality and tourism; To establish areas of a city or…
Sex Offender Arrested for Voyeurism
A Bowie County man has been arrested for Voyeurism of a Child Under 14 Years of Age. On Saturday, August 3 around 1:00 p.m., the Bowie County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Dunham Drive about a prowler that…
Sheriff Prince Recognized as 2019 Lawman of the Year
Sheriff James Prince and his Chief Deputy, Jeff Neal, recently attended the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas 141st Annual Training Conference at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, July 27 – July 30, 2019. Over 1,500 were in…
Live Afternoon-Drive Sports Talk Radio Returns
Leaving the Yard with Zach and The Professor has found a new home at 107.1 FM and 740 AM, KTFS. They can be heard from 5 to 6 p.m. every weekday starting this afternoon. The gentleman will be offering their…