TYLER, Texas – U.S. Attorney John M. Bales announced that an East Texas pain management physician has pleaded guilty to illegally dispensing controlled substances. [su_survey] Sameer Andoni Fino, 49, of Murphy, Texas, pleaded guilty before United States Magistrate Judge John…
A Bowie County murder defendant who was released on a personal recognizance bond Friday is back in custody. [su_survey] Marquell Deonte Smith, 21, was ordered by 202nd District Judge Leon Pesek, Jr., at Friday’s hearing to wear a GPS leg…
In Tuesday’s meeting, the city of Texarkana, Arkansas Board of Directors approved an ordinance authorizing Texarkana Water Utilities (TWU) to raise water rates ten percent for all costumer classifications in order to pay for the purchase of additional Millwood Lake…
A Texarkana, Ark., man caught inhaling intoxicating fumes from an aerosol can while in charge of two young children is facing a child endangerment charge in Miller County. Jonathan Paul Harris, 34, is accused of breathing in the contents of…
If you are tired of the cold, a change in the weather will bring a taste of spring to much of Texas. Temperatures in Texarkana are forecast to be in the upper 70’s through the weekend. Rain is also in…
SHERMAN, Texas – A former government contractor employee was sentenced to 46 months in prison today for his role in a bribery scheme involving a federal program in Afghanistan and conspiracy to structure financial transactions to avoid currency transaction reporting…
The Arkansas State Police is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred in Mena today. Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division were requested by Polk County authorities to investigate the use of deadly force by a…
Applications for Leadership Texarkana’s Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders program are due in are High School offices this Friday, Feb. 19. The applications are ONLY available on each campus; interested students should ask at the school office. Eligible students are those…
A previously registered sex offender appeared for arraignment Friday on a federal child pornography charge in Texarkana. Nolen Reece Baker, 41, is required to register as a sex offender because of a 2013 conviction for internet stalking of a child…
Texarkana, TX – Success continues for the Texas High School University Interscholastic League Academic students as they garnered the First Place Overall Team Award in Social Studies during the Hallsville, Texas UIL Academic Meet on February 13. Additionally, five medals…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana today announced that every student, faculty, and staff will be protected by Rave Panic Button for a faster response to on-campus emergencies including active shooter incidents. Rave Panic Button will enable university staff to notify…
Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Courtney Goodson has been publicly lambasted for accepting money and gifts from her husband and for receiving campaign donations from lawyers, especially since she announced her candidacy for Chief Justice. [su_survey] But Courtney Goodson publicly disclosed…
According to the National Weather Service thunderstorms are forecasted to hit the Texarkana area Sunday evening into Monday morning. None are expected to be severe. [wunderground location=”Texarkana, TX” numdays=”3″ layout=”current” hidedata=”alerts”]
This Valentine’s Day will be one to remember for Wake Village Couple Gaylia and Calvin Coley’s. The Cokelys recently underwent a procedure to acquire cochlear implants. Gaylia, 84, and Calvin, 88, have been married for more than 23 years, and…
Three Bowie County murder defendants were released on personal recognizance bonds Friday. [su_survey] Brandon Eric Brown, 22; Marquell Deonte Smith, 21; and Shamari Newton, 25; appeared before 202nd District Judge Leon Pesek, Jr., Friday afternoon. Pesek refused to lower bonds…
