The Opportunities Inc. “Big Bass Classic” bass tournament has been rescheduled due to rising lake levels at Wright Patman and Millwood Lakes, and more rain is in the forecast.
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 National Weather Service in Shreveport Louisiana has issued a Tornado Watch in effect until 9:00 p.m. for the following counties…
In the state of Arkansas, Residents and nonresidents may fish from 12 noon Friday, June 10, until midnight, Sunday, June 12 without fishing licenses or trout permits. Regulations for Arkansas waters apply: daily limits, slot limits and length limits must be observed.
Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation has increased the recall issued in April to 5 million pounds of chicken. This is for some products that were produced between December 3, 2015 and May 6, 2016.
Voters in Wake Village Texas have voted to allow beer and wine sales with in the city limits.
Results from the 2016 Liberty Eylau School Bond election are in and both propositions have passed. Voters have made the decision to completely reconstruct the Primary Campus, and close down the old C.K. Bender Campus.
The crew from the Small Town Monsters Series has wrapped up shooting in Southwest Arkansas, and has posted some of footage that they shot in a behind the scenes type video.
The Texarkana Texas Department of Parks & Recreation will begin registration for the 2016 Summer Camp on May 23. Camp will run from June 20 to July 22. There is limited space and registration is first come first served.
Wake Village, Texas voters will decide if they will join their neighboring communities and start selling beer. Voters that have not cast their ballot early will be able to vote between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m..
It was a gorgeous day for the Dierkson Memorial Hospice Senior Day at Spring Lake Park. The event is an annual celebration of senior adults with food, entertainment and activities provided free of charge in honor of Senior Awareness month and National Nursing Home week.
Railfest 2016 on Friday May 6 and Saturday May 7 brings us an expansion on the festival that has been retooled to grow into what organizers hope to become a large regional music festival. This year brings two days of festival fun and live music beginning Friday afternoon. Here is the weekend’s live music line-up and schedule of events.
Marvin Arrell Stanton of Texarkana Arkansas was found guilty in the murder of 22-year-old Jesse James Hamilton, and sentenced to life in prison, and 15 years for using a firearm in commission of a crime. The sentences will run consecutively.
We follow Painting with a Twist – Texarkana and had been wanting to experience the place and see if we could create a masterpiece of our own. So, when we saw a pic of one of the paintings they teach you to do jumped out at us, I made a call. I am so glad i did, because it was truly enjoyable with a little bit of paint, a little bit of wine, and a bunch of fun.
UPDATE 5-4-2015 AT 11:00 A.M.: From the Hempstead County Sherrif – “Destiny Collins has been located, she is safe, and Hempstead County Deputies are enroute to pick her up. Thanks for everyone’s help in helping locate Destiny.” The Hempstead County Sheriff’s Department has taken to Facebook for information regarding a missing teenage girl from Hempstead County. Have you seen Destiny Collins?
One brick at a time area bikers have been raising funds to build a Memorial Wall for fallen riders. A fundraiser has been scheduled for Saturday May 14 at the Four States Fairgrounds. The event will include, BBQ, Bounce Houses, 50/50 drawing, Poker Run, Bike Show and more.
The film group Small Town Monsters recently wrapped up some filming around the area for the forthcoming movie “Boggy Creek Monster”. Take a look at the video of some of the behind the scenes stuff.
UPDATE: THE TOURNAMENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED. The Big Bass Blast Expo & Auction is scheduled for Friday May 13 to kick off the Opportunities Inc. Big Bass Classic May 13th and 14th, 2016.
The second annual Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival is scheduled for Saturday May 7 at Spring Lake Park, and huge part of the event is all of the live music from our talented locals, here is the schedule. Live music kicks off on the main stage at 11:00 a.m., from the Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival Event Page: 11 am- Disigerent 12 pm- Uncle JJ 1- Hershel Flanagan and Danny Maxey 2- Taryn Ashley, Matt Boyd and Michael Howard 3- Kathy and Bryan 4- The Droppers 5- The Moss Bros 6- One Hot Blonde
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.
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.