The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department has arrested Sammie Brown, 22, of Texarkana Arkansas in a shooting investigation of an incident that left one victim in stable condition at a local hospital.
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.
On Saturday, May 7, at the Four States Auto Museum in downtown Texarkana it is the Annual Car Show for everybody. All cars and trucks are welcome, from the brand spankin’ new to those aged to perfection.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department has released details on a months-long drug investigation that culminated in the arrest of two people and seizure of meth, weed, THC, a firearm, and $37,000 in cash.
The Texarkana Texas Police are seeking a suspect in a credit card theft. The victim’s purse was stolen from her vehicle at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Sunday, and this suspect used her card a few minutes later.
Another busy weekend lined up for Texarkana with lots for everybody to enjoy. After laying off for 2 years, Scout-O-Rama is back at Spring Lake Park, a Food Festival at Bobby Ferguson Park, and a lot of great live music.
On Saturday, May 14 the City of Texarkana Texas hosts the Spring Community-Wide Yard Sale & Electronics Recycling Event at Spring Lake Park from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Space is available but going quick. Here are the details you need to know.
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, in downtown Texarkana, it’s four events in one day as we all go “All in For Autism” with the Greater Texarkana Autism Awareness Foundation and Crossties Event Venue.
The City of Texarkana Arkansas is making plans for the next 20 years. The comprehensive plan lining out development and redevelopment is to continue the positive growth and advancements on the Arkansas side of the line. All Texarkana residents are asked to sound off on some ideas!
Dozens of area intersections will be getting upgrades to their signal light systems. Here is a list of the upcoming work in Northeast Texas.
We love Springtime in Texarkana. This weekend brings a few big outdoor events we are really excited about, and a lot of great live music from world-renowned pianists to Blues, Jazz, Rock, Country, and even Classical!
The Texarkana Arkansas School District Bands will host the “2022 Four States Jazz Festival” this Saturday, April 23 at Central Mall in Texarkana Texas. Featuring our local High School Jazz Bands at Central Mall with a special performance from the Texarkana Jazz Orchestra with guest, Tom Clary.
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office reports that a defendant in an ongoing Sexual Abuse Trial was found dead this morning in his vehicle. Randal Hawkins, 63, was discovered around 7:30 in his vehicle on a private drive off of County Road 3202 just after 7:30 am.
This time of year there is so much green, but there are also bright yellows, reds, blues, and more in the CASA 5k & Family Fun Run event set for Saturday, April 23 to benefit CASA and the Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center.
The James Black’s Bowie Heritage Festival will be held in Washington, Arkansas on Saturday, April 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A knife show, cutting competition, historical reenactments, kids corner, world-famous Mastersmiths, Forged in Fire TV stars, Food, and more.
TTPD has arrested Charquevya Kirkendall, 22, and she has been charged with Injury to a Child and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon from an incident this morning at Town North Apartments.
In the latest episode of the Texarkana Talks Podcast, we learn more about E-Sports and all of the new programs growing in our local High Schools and Colleges. We sit down with Coach Allen from Texas High, Coach Powers of Arkansas High, and Coach Tillis with TAMU-T.
The B.C.S.O. reports that Sammy Joe Tinsley, 22, has been arrested and charged with Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Evading Arrest in a Vehicle, and Evading Arrest (on foot). Tinsley was arrested with the help of the Nash Texas Police Department.
Easter weekend is here, and with all of the Easter Egg Hunts and activities, our live music rundown is a bit short this weekend, but big on talent. Here is the list and we always need your information to share, email texarkanafyi@gmail.com.
Lots to do this Easter weekend, and there are a lot of events around the area for boys and girls to hunt Easter eggs and have some fun. Take a look at the list and add any we may have missed.
If you have grillin’ skills, this is the time to show up and show out at the “Twin City Meat Up” on Saturday, April 23 in downtown Texarkana. This event is open to individuals, teams, or restaurants. If you’ve got the best BBQ skills in town… PROVE IT!
Healthcare Express is hosting another “Great Contactless Easter Egg Hunt” for 2022 and it is underway now!
The Read Southall Band will perform in downtown Texarkana on Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 pm. Some call them country, some say rock, but fans all over the country are loving the new album “For the Birds”. Get your tickets NOW.
We had an opportunity to sit down with Texarkana Arkansas City Manager, Jay Ellington and discuss a number of topics including the Animal Shelter, the new energy creating the growth of the downtown entertainment district, and a bunch more.
With wind advisories across the area today, (April 10), it might be a good day to sit down with the kids and make a few kites. Here are a few pretty good ideas on designs.
Friday, April 8 we begin our Spring Sessions of Friday Night Live with artists creating on the sidewalks and enjoying the rebirth of downtown with arts, music, food, and more.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police are investigating a stabbing incident from yesterday evening that sent one victim to the hospital and one man to jail.
Country music star John Conlee is in town this weekend, Brandon Rhyder is in town, and the 77th Annual Four States Fair & Rodeo continues with the Classic Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Pro Rodeo and a pretty cool Guns N Roses Tribute Band on the Outdoor Stage.
The “Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival” is set for Saturday, May 7 at Spring Lake Park from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Vendors, entertainment, and socially acceptable day-drinking in the park.
The Hope Arkansas Police Department is reporting that 4 middle school students are currently in stable condition after ingesting an unknown substance at Yerger Middle School. One student was taken into police custody.
For 2022, East Texas Giving Day is on Tuesday, April 26. East Texas Giving Day is an 18-hour day of giving that provides critical funding for and celebrates the work of, our area nonprofits. Early donations have begun.