The Texarkana 911 system experienced an hour long outage this afternoon. While the system was down, all calls were routed through New Boston and zero calls were missed.
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 Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is seeking information on the whereabouts of two men suspected of passing counterfeit bills at local businesses.
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma are forecasting an enhanced chance for severe weather across the Ark-La-Tex region today.
If you have unused, unwanted, or out-dated prescription drugs, Saturday April 30 is National Drug Take Back day and here are some locations to get rid of them here in Texarkana.
Members of a couple of local Rotary Clubs, along with students from Texarkana High Schools that are members of the “Interact” Junior Rotary program and clients and residents of Opportunities Inc enjoyed a beautiful day in the park.
The Cossatot River, indian for Skull Crusher. Lots of area folks are familiar with the river, but not a lot of folks have seen it when the river is high and extreme kayakers come from all over to run these rapids.
The 8th annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service is planned for 10:00 a.m. on May 11 at the Sullivan Performing Arts Center on Summerhill Road.
It is a huge weekend for rodeo at the Four States Fairgrounds as the 6th Annual UA Cossatot College Rodeo begins Thursday April 28 and runs thru Saturday April 30 inside the Entertainment Center.
Two men being sought in connection to the Sunday night shooting at Quill Creek Apartments have been arrested in Texarkana Texas.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police are seeking two suspects in a weekend shooting at the Quill Creek Apartments in Texarkana Arkansas that left one man with a gunshot wound to the face.
This weekend is the perfect time to stock up on batteries, lights, or even weather radios as Texas will be having it’s first Tax Free Weekend on supplies for emergencies. The savings begins at 12:01 a.m. Saturday April 23rd and ends at midnight April 25.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in identifying these suspect purse thieves that struck at Sam’s Club. Take a look and share this post.
Local restaurants are teaming up to help raise awareness for Apraxia the week leading up to National Apraxia Awareness Day on May 14. Chances are you know a child that suffers from Apraxia, you just may not have realized what it was.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is turning to the public for assistance in identifying two suspects in the armed robbery of the Chick-fil-A restaurant inside Central Mall.
It’s “Batter Up Against Domestic Violence” with Texarkana’s first annual Home Run Derby, Saturday April 23 at the Texas High School Softball Field. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. with all proceeds going to the Domestic Violence Prevention Shelter.
A Texarkana Texas woman has been arrested after assaulting two people overnight. She allegedly grabbed one victim’s hair through her car window dragging her down the street. A male victim was chasing the car on foot when he was allegedly struck and run over by the vehicle.
T.A.P.D. Officer Kristi Bennett has been selected by the National Association of Police Organizations to receive an Honorable Mention in the Top Cops 2016 Awards to be presented in Washington D.C. on May 14.
The first feature length film documenting the legend of the Fouke Monster begins filming in southwest Arkansas on April 22. The funds for filming “Boggy Creek Monster” were raised with a Kickstarter campaign.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department reports that the fourth suspect in the Mamie Street Homicide, 19-year-old Anthony Wilson of Texarkana Arkansas was arrested last night in Jackson Tennessee.
The weather will soon be just perfect for Movies in the Park 2016. This season brings hit movies like The Peanuts Movie, Inside Out, and more.
June 4, 2016 is the date scheduled for the 1st Annual Cops & Kids Poker Run with proceeds going to the Shop with a Cop program.
The Texarkana Emergency Center received a perfect score on a recent surprise inspection by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
The Atlanta Texas Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in gathering information on a female suspected of passing counterfeit checks at area banks.
There will be a free mini-concert at A&M Texarkana with an ensemble from the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra Friday April 22 at noon.
It is time for Spring Fling 2016 at Texas A&M University – Texarkana with fun activities for everyone all week long, with Dance Parties, Lip Sync contests, outdoor movies and more.
A 42-year-old Texarkana woman has been arrested and is facing one charge each of first degree and second degree sexual assault involving a juvenile.
We shared the information about the 11 students at Westlawn Elementary that sprang into action to assist their teacher that had fallen ill and passed out. On Friday they were honored by teachers and local law enforcement officers for their heroic actions.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police have released a statement that it is possible that more of these illegal weapons could be in our community, and want to make you aware.
The Chick-fil-A restaurant inside Central Mall was robbed by two men at gunpoint this morning around 8:00 a.m. Police are investigating, an assistant manager was struck with a pistol during the robbery and suffered non-life threatening injuries.
The Four States Friends of the NRA Banquet is coming May 10th at the Four States Fairgrounds. A big part of the annual fundraiser, that supports youth safety and education programs in our area, is the amazing WALL OF GUNS.