Roland Sullivan, 62, was reported missing on Sunday and the TAPD issued a be on the lookout order for him. His family reports that his body was discovered today inside a local church in Texarkana, Arkansas.
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.
We have all seen “Flash Mobs” on YouTube Videos, and Facebook before. Now, folks in Texarkana have the opportunity to participate with the first annual Thriller Flash Mob in downtown Texarkana as part of the Downtown Fall Festival.
Members of the Bi-State Narcotics Task Force and the Miller County Sheriff’s Department has arrested Michael Harrell and charged him with Manufacturing of a Controlled Substance Marijuana and is being held at the Miller County Detention Center.
As the evenings are getting a little more comfortable it’s time to head out to Spring Lake Park for “Movies in the Park” for 2016 with some great movies lined up, including “The Jungle Book”, “Angry Birds” and more.
A truck struck a train this morning around 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 67 & Highway 237 (Rondo Road). The driver of the truck was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department has released details for getting in and out of the 2016 Four States Fair & Rodeo with as little inconvenience as possible. Take a look here, and share with your friends and family.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police are searching for Henry Lee Booker, 44yoa, for outstanding warrants; felony rape warrant and probation violation. A reward is offered for information.
The Texarkana Texas Police department reports that a Labor Day shooting in the Beverly Neighborhood has been reported as an accidental shooting. One man was transferred to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was later airlifted to Little Rock.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police are searching for a man reported missing. 62-year-old Ronald Sullivan was last seen at 205 Miller Street. If you have any information that will lead to his whereabouts please contact the T.A.P.D. Criminal Investigation Division at 903-798-3154.
T.T.P.D. is investigating a shooting that occurred in the Beverly Neighborhood of Texarkana, Texas around 6:30 this evening. Reports are that one man was transported to a local hospital. No word on the severity of his injuries.
John Stroud III was a good friend, and a good man. Stroud passed away Sunday morning after losing a heroic battle with Cancer. He was 54 years old. A memorial service is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Friday September 9, at First United Methodist Church. A reception for family and friends will be at Texarkana Country Club following the service.
The Diamonds Council of the Girl Scouts of America have scheduled the 2016 Pink U Health & Wellness Event for October 22nd at Texarkana College. This event is not just for Girl Scouts, but for all girls between 5 and 18 years of age.
If you want an easy transition to a beautiful green yard next spring, now is the time to take steps to make sure your lawn is properly winterized. The steps you take now to protect from the frost and cold to come will make the difference in how well your lawn bounces back.
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office is in trouble. Recent decisions by the Bowie County Commissioners regarding deputy pay and finances associated to the Sheriff’s Department will put many deputies in a financial crisis.
A new seafood restaurant will be opening in Texarkana at the location that was occupied by the recently closed Smashburger Restaurant at 121 Richmond Road. The Catch Restaurant should open in November.
The Nash Texas Police Department recently won a $3,000 award from TxDOT for their efforts to protect the community by participating in the Memorial Day Click it or Ticket program.
Friday September 2 and Saturday September 3 have been set aside for the 29th Annual POW/MIA Vigil at our local Korea/Vietnam War Memorial at 7th & Stateline, and hosted by the Texarkana Area Chapter #278 of the Vietnam Veteran’s of America.
Some of the recreational areas at Wright Patman Lake will be open this Labor Day weekend, but there is still a great deal of damage in most areas of the lake from the recent record setting floods.
We posted earlier about Blue Bell Ice Cream’s new Camo ‘n Cream recipe. A guest contributor went out to Walmart and picked some up to give a us a review.
Just in time for the hunting seasons, Blue Bell Ice Cream has come out with their special recipe Camo ‘n Cream. A mix of pistachio almond, milk chocolate, and cream cheese flavors that when mixed give a special camo look, but how does it taste?
Get ready for an old fashioned good time at the Ace of Clubs House with a “Southern Social & Draw-down” Thursday September 22nd. There will be food, drinks, that old fashioned southern charm, and a chance at $5,000 CASH!
Felony Fugitive Christopher Whistle has been captured at an EZ Mart Store on E. 9th Street in Texarkana Arkasnas and is in Police custody at this time.
UPDATE: LOCATED AND IS SAFE. The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department has issued a BOLO, (be on the lookout), for Cecile Bringham, 75yoa, last seen on August 31st, at 8:00am, leaving from CVS Pharmacy at 3908 North State Line Avenue.
More details are emerging from the early morning stabbing of a female TISD student on a school bus in Texarkana.
Texarkana Police are searching for LaJason Coakley in connection to the shooting at the Paradise Club in Texarkana Arkansas on August 20, 2016. He is considered armed & dangerous. If you have information on his location contact TAPD or Crimestoppers.
A student has reportedly been stabbed on a T.I.S.D. School Bus this morning just before 8:00 a.m.
A new Texas law designed to make it easier to call 911 emergency services from a commercial phone system goes into effect in Texas on Thursday September 1, 2016. Kari’s Law is named for Kari Hunt, who was stabbed to death in a Marshall, TX. hotel room in front of her 3 small children.
The Four States Fair and Rodeo Parade in downtown Texarkana is one of Texarkana’s oldest running traditions. Last week we reported the plans to move the parade to the Fairgrounds, The public spoke up, and we are pleased to report the Parade will remain a downtown tradition!
WWE Superstar John Cena put on a great show at the Four States Fairgrounds with WWE Monday Night event. Cena also made it a very special night for a local grandmother that takes her wrestling very seriously.
Last week T.T.P.D. turned to the public seeking the identity of a woman captured on surveillance footage at the Walmart store on New Boston Road. She has been identified as Charlene Johnson, 40, from Texarkana Texas and she is wanted for this crime and outstanding felony warrants from Bowie County.