TEXARKANA, Texas–A man who allegedly assaulted another last week with a green-handled hatchet reportedly told police he attacked because the alleged victim “pissed him off.” Michael Keith Gerrity, 67, was reportedly pushing a cart filled with his belongings when police…
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department (TAPD) has made an arrest in connection with a daytime shooting that occurred last Friday near East 32nd and Laurel Street. Peterios Davidson, 18, has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Battery in the First…
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is preparing for their annual food drive, Saturday, May 10th. A media kick-off is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 8:00am, at the United States Post Office, 2211 North Robison Road, Texarkana…
MURFREESBORO, Ark. – David DeCook, a regular visitor to Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park from Stewartville, MN, recently spotted a glimmering 3.81-carat brown diamond while visiting the park with his family. It is the largest diamond registered so far…
A routine traffic stop on Highway 67 turned into a major drug bust Thursday after deputies discovered more than 100 pounds of marijuana hidden in a vehicle. According to the Bowie County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy David McAlexander pulled over a…
Texarkana ISD is proud to announce that three Texas High School students have earned top accolades at the 2025 State Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE), showcasing exceptional talent, creativity, and artistic excellence. Elizabeth Sharp, Hollyn Gerrald, and David Morales-Simon were…
At its April Board of Trustees meeting, Texarkana College celebrated significant milestones in innovation, education, and community leadership. Aviation Program Leads the Way in Hands-On Training Texarkana College’s Department of Aviation is providing real-world training as students undertake projects to…
The City of Texarkana’s Planning & Zoning Commission is scheduled to hold its regular meeting on May 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers located at 220 Texas Blvd., Texarkana, TX. The meeting will be led by Chairperson…
A divided Texarkana Arkansas Board of Directors failed Monday evening to pass a proposed 90-day moratorium on new shipping container homes, following debate over building code standards, neighborhood notice requirements, and definitions of “unconventional housing.” The special-called meeting, initiated by…
Texarkana Independent School District is proud to announce the hiring of Mr. John “Bass” Deese as the new Director of Bands for Texas High School and the Tiger Band program. A 2011 graduate of Texas High School, Mr. Deese returns…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A man charged with capital murder in the March shooting death of a clerk at a Family Dollar store in Maud, Texas, entered a not guilty plea Monday at a hearing in Texarkana. Keshawn Deiron Wickware, 27, appeared Monday…
The Literacy Council of Bowie and Miller Counties is pleased to announce the successful completion of its fourth year participating in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This year, the program provided free tax preparation services to 355 households…
The City of Texarkana, Texas, in collaboration with the Parks and Recreation Department and the Texarkana, TX Dixie Youth Baseball league, will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting of the newly revitalized Swanger Baseball Complex on Friday, May 2nd…
Texas A&M University-Texarkana has announced that it will be launching a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering degree in the fall 2025 semester, pending final approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). When approved,…
Texarkana ISD is proud to announce that the Texas High School Student Council has been recognized as a 2025 National Gold Council of Excellence (NCOE) by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC)—marking the 17th year the program has received…
