Movies in the park to begin May 19th
It’s that time of the year again. Time to get your blankets, chairs and family ready to enjoy a movie at the park. Movies in the Park will kick off May 19th with the showing of Goosebumps. Showtime will begin…
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Fourth and final arrest made in Mamie Street homicide
According to authorities, U.S. Marshals arrested Anthony Wilson, Jr, 19, of Texarkana, Arkansas, last night in Jackson, Tennessee. Wilson was wanted on a Capital Murder warrant related to the March 29, 2016 homicide of Casey Smith. After receiving a tip,…
Disney World wish granted for 3-year-old cancer survivor
Magnolia – At the age of three, Kaylynn Grace Sands has fought through cancer treatments with the tenacity and splendor of a warrior princess. She was surprised Monday evening to find that her wish had been granted to travel and…
Woman who robbed and assaulted man she met on Craigslist gets 10 years
A woman who attacked and robbed a 44-year-old man she met on Craigslist last year was sentenced to 10 years in prison Monday as part of a plea bargain. Anquenette Nicole Ross, 37, appeared with public defender Chad Crowl for…
Texarkana Emergency Center receives impressive ratings
Texarkana Emergency Center received a 100 percent overall rating with zero deficiencies from the Texas Department of State Health Services. The unannounced on-site survey was initiated on March 28, 2016. The state agency conducted thorough examinations into the clinical and…
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System designated as a Texas Ten Step Facility
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System has taken a giant step toward improving the health of newborns and infants by once again earning the Texas Ten Step Program facility designation from the Texas Department of State Health Services. The Texas Ten…
A&M-Texarkana to host Texarkana Symphony Orchestra mini-concert
Texas A&M University-Texarkana will host a Texarkana Symphony Orchestra ensemble mini-concert Friday, April 22, at noon in the fourth floor atrium of the University Center on the A&M-Texarkana campus, 7101 University Ave., Texarkana, Texas. The performance is the day before…
Major airbag recall affecting millions of vehicles nationwide
The largest recall in U.S. history is affecting thousands of consumers nationwide, is your car affected? Texarkana Texas Police Department warned the local public this morning about a massive nationwide airbag recall. This recall affects 14 different automakers which are…
Liberty-Eylau High School Choir wins Sweepstakes Award
The LEHS Varsity Choir earned the Sweepstakes award last Wednesday in the UIL Concert and Sight Reading contest in Canton, Texas. To win Sweepstakes, a choir must earn a superior rating in both the concert competition as well as in…
Woman accused of harboring New York fugitive appears in Texarkana federal court
A woman accused of hiding her wanted cousin from New York in residences in Texarkana, Ark., and New Boston, Texas, was arrested Thursday by deputy U.S. marshals. Rachel Lynn Baumann, 25, allegedly provided her cousin, Taylor Morley, a place to…
Texas Middle School Bands earn high ratings during recent UIL Concert Contest
The Texas Middle School 7th and 8th Grade bands received high ratings during the recent University Interscholastic League (UIL) Concert Contest on April 12 – 13 in Texarkana, Texas. The 7th Grade Band, under the direction of John Killgo, received…
Priefert Supervisors Awarded for Military Support
Over 70 guests and employees attended the Patriot Award presentation at Priefert Mfg., on April 13th 2016. Employees that are currently serving in the National Guard or Reserve can nominate their supervisors for the Patriot Award as a token of…
Tax-free holiday for emergency supplies in effect this year
If you’ve gone back to school shopping you’re probably familiar with Tax-Free Weekend which takes place a few weeks before school is back in session, but there’s a new sales tax holiday not many people have heard of. This tax…
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For April 17-23, 2016
Bowie County US 259 – At Red River north of De Kalb, constructing new bridge. IH 30 – From SH 8 to Anderson Creek, repairing pavement and installing new guard rails. Various lane closures. IH 30 – At SH 98…
Generous donation allows Pleasant Hill Volunteer Fire to get reflective shirts
Thanks to a generous donation Pleasant Hill Volunteer Fire Department of Miller County Arkansas received high visibility safety shirts Thursday evening. Rusty Latham donated the money that enabled the department to get the shirts. They are printed with an ink…