TEXARKANA, Texas–A man who was previously convicted of a federal charge ofproduction of child pornography pleaded not guilty Wednesday to possessionof child pornography in a federal court in Texarkana. David Michael Shevlin faces federal prison sentences on each of threecounts…
TexAmericas Center, which owns and operates the 5th-ranked industrial park and is one of the largest advanced manufacturing, logistics and rail-served industrial parks in the United States, today announced it has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A woman has been charged with a felony for allegedly helping a fugitive believed to have faked his own death evade a long list of child sex abuse charges in Bowie County. Gordon Lemons, 46, hasn’t shown up for…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A Texarkana woman was taken into custody Monday on a charge of trademark counterfeiting for allegedly holding herself out as an ambassador for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Bessie “Bess” Gamble Williams, 67, was the subject…
NASH, Texas–Two men are dead and a woman is hospitalized after a domestic-related shooting in the parking lot of Texarkana Aluminum early Tuesday morning, according to the Nash Police Department. Officers responded to 300 Alumax Drive at approximately 6:37 a.m.…
TEXARKANA, Texas–Three men have been indicted in connection with an alleged scheme to fake the theft of a truck and camper so the owner could file an insurance claim. Cameron Flores, Niklas Burkland and Kenneth Shavers are accused of conspiring…
A Pennsylvania woman discovered a 3.09-carat white diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, during a visit she hoped would bring comfort after the recent deaths of her son and father. Keshia Smith found the diamond on…
TEXARKANA, Texas–The Boy Scouts of America and two affiliated Scouting organizations have been added as defendants in a federal lawsuit accusing the Texarkana Texas Police Department of failing to protect a 15-year-old girl who was sexually abused by a patrol…
TEXARKANA, Texas – A Bowie County grand jury indicted a Texarkana man forintoxication manslaughter Thursday in connection with a June 2025 collisioninvolving a bicycle. Sean Michael Wilkinson, 34, faces two to 20 years in prison if convicted ofintoxication manslaughter in…
Mary “Prissy” Hickerson, a member of the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Board of Visitors, received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Women in Business event. The event, held at The Primary Court in Nash,…
Texarkana Man Accused Of Fleeing After Impaired Driving Crash TEXARKANA, Texas – A Texarkana man who was allegedly under the influence ofdrugs when he caused a collision with injury on U.S. 67 in Texarkana andthen left the scene, is facing…
As hospice fraud continues to make headlines across Texas and the nation, Hospice of Texarkana is taking a public stand against the unethical practices that put patients at risk and undermine confidence in end-of-life care. “Hospice care is sacred work,…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) has named Mrs. Agnes Tirrito as the recipient of the 2026 Faculty Member of the Year award, recognizing her dedication to students, excellence in teaching, and contributions to both campus and community. Tirrito, who…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) has named Jennifer Cunningham as the recipient of the Spirit of Excellence in Service (Outstanding Staff) Award, recognizing her outstanding dedication, leadership, and commitment to the campus community. Cunningham, who has served at UAHT…
TEXARKANA, Texas – A former special education teacher with the Pleasant Grove Independent School District has been charged with multiple felonies in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of an autistic teen. Jeffery Merril Parker, 63, is currently being held…
