Arrangements have been made for the funeral services of slain Miller County Corrections Officer Lisa Mauldin. Mauldin died from her injuries in an attack by an inmate at the Miller County Detention Center on Sunday.
Author: Jeff Easterling
Jeff Easterling
After more than 40 years with commercial broadcasting, I decided to do my own thing by blogging, and taking "unconsultant" gigs. It affords me the ability to stay super involved in the community, but still, have plenty of time with my 3 granddaughters and other projects.
The Ark-La-Tex 100 Club has stepped forward to assist the family of slain Miller County Corrections Officer Lisa Mauldin, with a donation of $15,000 to aid with any needs the family may have. C.O. Lisa Maulding was killed on Sunday at the Miller County Detention Center.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is seeking information leading to the identification of these suspects in a recent spree of vehicle break-ins in the area of 40th and Colorado Streets. Take a look at the security camera video and see if you can recognize any of these suspects.
A local 14-year-old boy was critically injured in an accidental shooting on Monday night. The teen was airlifted to LSU Medical Center in Shreveport in critical condition. The incident is under investigation.
Texarkana Imports is a group of automotive enthusiasts that focus on import vehicles. Recently the group decided to get in on the “Mannequin Challenge” and produce a video, but the project grew into even more with help from local law enforcement officers. Check it out…
There is a lot of talk about a new shopping center development in Texarkana that will be called “The Market at Waggoner Creek”, and part of the proposal calls for a 40,000 square foot Burlington Store.
Tramell Hunter, 27, is the inmate accused of attacking two female correctional officers at the Miller County Detention Center. One officer died from her injuries and another is in serious condition at a hospital in Little Rock. Hunter appeared this morning before Miller County Judge Wren Autrey.
Sunday afternoon two female corrections officers at the Miller County Detention Center were attacked by an inmate. Officer Lisa Mauldin died from her injuries and Officer Demaris Allen was transferred to a hospital in Little Rock. Her latest condition is unknown.
I do love looking at the photos of the joy in the faces of kids telling Santa Claus what they hope for on Christmas morning. The folks at Phone Pros, Excel ER and Amber Fenix Photography teamed up with the top Elf to take some great photos!
The November stats accident and citation stats released by the Texarkana Texas Police Department includes the top 5 roadways for accidents, the top intersections for accidents and more details.
A new Paralegal Course planned for T.A.M.U. in January.
Severe thunderstorms turning to freezing rain, sleet and snow are possible in our weekend forecast from the National Weather Service in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Escape to Bliss Spa will be hosting an open house event on Thursday, December 15, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., located at 3502 Richmond Road in Texarkana, Texas.
For some, Christmas and the Holiday Season can bring on more than just ‘Holiday Blues” it can be a sad and lonely time. The good people at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church open their doors and hearts for a special service for those having a hard time.
The Texarkana Texas Police are alerting the community to a phone scam reported to them this morning, where a person claimed to represent “Texarkana Police” and was seeking a credit card number to bond a relative from jail.
Join Texarkana FYI and Santa Claus for the Community Christmas Party hosted by Phone Pros and Excel ER on Gibson Lane this Saturday, December 17th from 2pm to 5pm.
Extra efforts will be made by local law enforcement agencies this holiday season to crack down on impaired driving by encouraging people to “plan while you can” and make arrangements for sober transportation.
Texarkana Texas City Council Member and Ward 3 Representative Tina Veal-Gooch has stepped down from her position leaving a position open on the Council. Those that may me interested in filling the seat can apply by submitting a letter of interest to the City Secretary.
Texas A&M University – Texarkana has recently been added to affordablecolleges.com’s list as one of the Nation’s most affordable and valued online Masters of Business Administration degree programs in the Country.
Four Texas High School seniors competed in the Texas Thespian Festival December 1 – 3 in Dallas Texas and will now advance onward to the National Competition in Nebraska.
Local Tex-Mex Cafe, Johnny Tamales has closed their doors for good. In a staff meeting this morning, employees were informed that the store was closed and would not be reopening.
Looking forward to 2017, the University of Arkansas Hope – Texarkana is seeking qualified applicants for the position of ‘Kids College Teacher”.
The University of Arkansas Hope – Texarkana will be adding three new business classes in Spring of 2017.
November 2016 arrest data released by the Texarkana Texas Police Department indicates that more than 80% of those taken into police custody had been arrested previously.
With a little bit of a drizzle and chilly temps moms and dads brought the boys and girls downtown for the 32nd Annual Main Street Texarkana Christmas Parade. A large crowd was on hand and a lot of participants, especially considering that the parade had been postponed because of rainy weather.
Some of the coldest weather of the season is on the way, and here are some simple tips that we think will help get you through it with a lot less trouble and worry no matter what Mother Nature has in store for us.
The annual Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride takes place this Sunday December 11th, leaving out of the old Walmart building in New Boston, Texas to Central Mall in Texarkana, and from there to the Texarkana Convention Center.
Over ninety students from both Texarkana and Hope U.A.H.T. campuses were recently honored with and EDGE scholar pinning ceremony to award students who are highly successful in the College Life Skills course.
Two Texarkana Arkansas Police officers, Ricky Cockrell and Scott Megason were recognized by the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Arkansas for outstanding service in the line of duty to our community.
Local High School senior Ricky Cooks has been selected to represent the State of Texas at the 55th annual United States Senate Youth Program which will be held in Washington, D.C. in March of 2017.