Run for Life 5k/ 10k/ Walk for Life Steps into the Weekend with Success
The 5th annual “Run” For Life 5k and the 19th annual “Walk” for Life to benefit the 1st Choice Pregnancy Center was held on May 5, 2018, at Spring Lake Park in Texarkana, Texas.
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Bowie County Deputy Makes Meth Arrest
A man is facing a possession of a controlled substance charge after being stopped by a Bowie County deputy Wednesday evening. Deputy Shawn Martin initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 4500 block of West 7th Street while…
Man pleads guilty to conspiracy to traffic meth
A man who was part of a scheme to bring methamphetamine from the state of Texas for distribution in the state of Illinois, pleaded guilty before a federal judge Thursday morning in Texarkana. Antonio Alexander Lee, 24, aka David Mays,…
Texarkana man arrested for residential burglary
On April 21, 2018 Miller County Deputies responded to a residential burglary call in the Genoa/Fouke area on county road 258. The home owner notified a family member that the home intrusion alarm was activated; when the family member arrived…
Police searching for two that used stolen credit card
Texarkana, Texas Police is asking for help in identifying two people who allegedly used a stolen credit card at Walmart. The credit card that was used in a wallet that had been stolen at Christus St. Michael Hospital not long…
Texas High School Students Complete Congressional Student Leadership Program
Texas High School students Madison Brown, Hannah Klein, Joseph Rodgers and Julia Whitehorn recently completed the Congressional Student Leadership Program (CLSP) for Congressman John Ratcliffe. The Congressional Student Leadership Program provides an excellent learning opportunity for high school students in…
AHS Students Serve on Congressional Youth Cabinet
Three Arkansas High School (AHS) students are actively playing a positive, productive role in their communities, state, and country. AHS juniors, Mica Chesshir, Patrick Cook, and Madison Stanley, are among forty-four students from across the state to lend their voice…
Dreidel Home & Sundry, More Addictive Than Pinterest
There is a quaint shop in Texarkana that is the equivalent to all our Pinterest aspirations and dreams. Yes, really! Dreidel Home & Sundry, located at 2838A Richmond Rd, Texarkana, TX 75503, and is luring in customers who are seeking…
Two Arrested for Insurance Fraud
On Monday April 30, 2017 Bowie County Fire Marshal’s Office arrested two people for insurance fraud. Jeffery Lane Wilson and Susan M Wilson were arrested for insurance fraud. According to Deputy Fire Marshal Scottie Taylor, the two suspects filed an…
TC Trustees Congratulate Phi Theta Kappa Members on Receiving Distinguished International Award
At yesterday’s meeting, April 30,2018, the Texarkana College Board of Trustees congratulated student members of the TC chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (Zeta Sigma Chapter) for receiving the Distinguished Hallmark Award for their college project at the PTK International Convention…
Father pleads not guilty in 4-year-old’s death
A 24-year-old Wake Village, Texas, man pleaded not guilty Monday to capital murder in the death of his 4-year-old son. Benearl Lewis appeared before 5th District Judge Bill Miller for arraignment with Bowie County Public Defender Sylvia Delgado on Monday…
Miller County investigating death of inmate
Miller County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after the in-custody death of an inmate early Monday morning. According to a press release, on Monday, April 30, 2018 at approximately 2 a.m., Miller County Detention Center Officers notified EMS of a prisoner…
TAPD Reports Decrease in Some Criminal Offenses
Concerning the crime rate in Texarkana, Arkansas, I would like to briefly update you on some significant accomplishments achieved within the past six months. In comparing the crime statistics for the period of November 1, 2017 through April 15, 2018…
Dr. Beverly Rowe Receives Outstanding Historic Preservation National Award, “Lifetime Dedication to Historic Preservation” at Lonestar DAR Awards Ceremony
The Lone Star Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (Lone Star DAR) presented their annual awards to a diverse and accomplished group of community leaders of all ages. “We are blessed to have so many talented individuals who contribute to…
Life Net Releases 2017 Sudden Cardiac Arrest Report
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. LifeNet, Inc. measures and reports on SCA statistics and this week released their annual Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests Report. According to the report, LifeNet…