Author: 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.

A 24-year-old Simms man, Stuart Duncan Hammonds, has been arrested and charged with 12 counts of animal cruelty in a grisly case involving the deaths of multiple dogs. The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation on October 3 after receiving reports of several missing dogs in the Simms area.

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Early this morning, the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department responded to a tense situation at Riverview Behavioral Hospital following reports of a riot involving juvenile patients. At approximately 9:30 am, authorities received a distress call indicating that several patients had initiated a disturbance and seized control of a section of the facility.

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Arkansas hunters have wrapped up another successful alligator hunting season, managing to secure the second-highest harvest of alligators in state history over the last two weekends. Despite falling short of last year’s record of 202 alligators, this year’s tally of 181 maintains an upward trend in this relatively new hunting opportunity.

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A domestic disturbance turned dangerous on the evening of October 10, 2024, when officers from the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department responded to a volatile situation in the 3000 block of Grand Avenue. Larry Jefferson, the suspect, was arrested and now faces multiple charges following a series of alarming events.

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A recent study by Wagner Reese LLP has placed Arkansas as the third most unhealthy state in the U.S., following Mississippi and Louisiana. The analysis, which utilized data from sources like the American Lung Association and the CDC, assessed five critical health factors: diabetes rates, smoking rates, obesity rates, food insecurity, and air quality.

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Food enthusiasts and community supporters are gearing up for the 31st Annual ‘Taste of Texarkana,’ set to take place at the Four States Fairgrounds Entertainment Center on Tuesday, October 22. This highly anticipated event, recognized as one of the top 5 Best Charity Events in Texarkana, promises an evening of gourmet flavors and lively entertainment, all for a good cause.

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The City of Texarkana, Texas, has received a grant from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, awarded by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, aimed at building new homes for low-income residents. The HOME Program’s primary goal is to increase the availability of decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income households by providing funds to demolish substandard structures and construct new homes on the same sites.

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The 2024 Fields of Faith event is set to bring together local athletes and the community on Wednesday, October 2, at Pleasant Grove Hawk’s Stadium. Hosted by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Fields of Faith is a nationwide ministry where athletes gather in familiar sports environments to encourage their peers to engage with the Bible daily and strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ.

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A devastating incident unfolded this afternoon at an apartment complex on Nichols Drive, where authorities responded to a distressing call regarding a young child. The Texarkana Texas Police Department received reports just after 2:00 PM of a five-year-old boy found unresponsive. Upon arrival, officers immediately administered CPR in an effort to revive the child.

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The 4-States Marching Classic, a staple in the Ark-La-Tex region for over 50 consecutive years, returns to Tiger Stadium in Texarkana, Texas on Saturday, October 5. Kicking off at 8:00 a.m., this year’s event, hosted by the Texas High Tigers Band Boosters Club, promises to be the biggest yet, with high school marching bands from across the four states converging for a day of competition and celebration.

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Hospice of Texarkana is gearing up for its 15th annual Jeans & Bling fundraiser, taking place on Saturday, October 5 at the Texarkana, Texas Convention Center. This year’s event, starting at 7:00 p.m., promises to be a night of fun and entertainment with a Studio 54 theme. Guests are encouraged to don their best disco outfits for an evening of dancing and lively entertainment.

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The early voting period for the Ark-La-Tex is just around the corner, giving voters an opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. With all of the concern for free and fair elections and warnings from DHS and other agencies for possible issues on November 5, get out and bank your vote early!

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Stephanie Urbina Jones, the boundary-breaking singer-songwriter known for her fusion of Honky Tonk and Mariachi music, is set to captivate audiences at the Historic Perot Theatre on Saturday, September 28. Performing tracks from her latest album, “Manuel’s Destiny,” Urbina Jones promises a musical journey that spans generations and cultural landscapes.

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