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 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…
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…
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…
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…
The national small business movement, Independent We Stand, announces the quarterfinalists, including Main Street Texarkana, in the 2018 “America’s Main Streets” contest. As the lifeblood of our cities and towns, Main Streets play an important role in the long-term success…
Bowie County Fire Spring School was conducted this weekend, April 27-29, 2018. The school was hosted by Bowie County Fire Fighters Associated and Welch Propane at TexAmericas Center, at Texarkana Community College campus. Classes included National traffic Incident management, Propane…
Scout-O-Rama is in full swing all weekend at Spring Lake Park in Texarkana, Texas. The event provides opportunities for scouts to display the skills they have learned in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, as well as provide insight into the…
A Miller County jury handed down a 10-year sentence Friday afternoon after finding a Texarkana man guilty of raping a woman in 2016. Ulrick Hillman, 35, must serve 70 percent of his sentence before he will be eligible for parole…
On April 20, 2018 Miller County Deputies responded to a report of a white Nissan Altima driving recklessly on Highway 71 South in southern Miller County. Deputy Byron Bryant subsequently located the vehicle at approximately 9:45 a.m. pulled off onto…
TEXARKANA, TEXAS – The Texarkana Texas Police Department arrested Kalob Dolye, 25, of Texarkana for Racing on Roadway Causing Serious Bodily Injury or Death on Thursday. He was identified as a driver of a drag racing vehicle that struck LaQuania…
During the New Boston, Texas, City Council special meeting held Friday, April 27, 2018, at noon, Chief of Police Tony King was fired for “Lack of Confidence.” The termination comes after King inappropriately terminated Lieutenant Johnny Milwood without citing…
Texarkana, Ark. Police are investigating after a student allegedly made school shooting threats at Arkansas High. According to TAPD they responded to Arkansas High School at 11:00 a.m. Friday in reference to a threat report. “Upon arrival contact was made…
TEXARKANA, TEXAS – The Texarkana Texas Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle underwater at Bringle Lake. Upon an investigation a Ford Mustang was located submerged. With assistance from the Bowie County Dive team, the vehicle was recovered…
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office received information that an individual identified as Markelvin Lorenzo McHenry was involved in the distribution of methamphetamine. According to a press release, on Wednesday, McHenry was observed attempting to deliver methamphetamine at the EZ Mart…
