The latest COVID-19 numbers from the Texarkana area are remaining steady, we take that as a good sign considering more and more people are getting back out in public. Bowie County, Cass County, and Miller County have all updated their numbers.
Author: Jeff Easterling
Many are wondering how to get their vehicle registration done. Here in Texarkana, the drive-thru window is open for business, but here is some more information.
Harvest Texarkana will be conducting the largest ever one-day distribution event on Wednesday, May 13 at the Four States Fairgrounds Entertainment Arena. The agency will be distributing 1,000 emergency food boxes to area residents.
Steuart Walton, Chairman of Governor Hutchinson’s Economic Recovery Task Force for the State of Arkansas led a squadron of vintage world war II aircraft in two flyovers of Texarkana today. This was the “Arkansas: The United State” flyover tour to show support and gratitude to all healthcare workers, first responders and all that have been affected by COVID-19 in the State. The squadron consists of a 1944 Goodyear Corsair, and 3 North American P-51 Mustangs. Hundreds of observers were scattered all around Wadley Regional Hospital and St. Michaels to see the flyover. It was confusing because we never got confirmation…
A small but impressive fleet of World War II era military planes will be flying in formation over Texarkana on Saturday, May 9, 2020. The squadron consists of a 1944 Goodyear Corsair, and 3 North American P-51 Mustangs.
In the early morning hours of Friday, May 8, one of those sever springtime storms roared thru and caused a lot of damage for many with downed trees, and damage from wind and hail. Among the damage, some of the fences out at Runnin’ WJ Ranch.
The updated numbers for the Texarkana Region are holding steady with no new positive COVID 19 cases reported this afternoon, but recoveries continue to rise, and that’s great.
A $600 reward is being offered for information as to who may have drowned 5 puppies, thought to be of Pit/Rotty mix at Bramble Park in Texarkana, Arkansas. If you have any information, please contact 870-773-6388 and asked to speak with an ACO or Director.
In these uncertain times, you can be certain there will be some to do their best to capitalize on a tragic situation. Along comes a viral video that keeps getting removed called “PLANdemic”. It is a preview of a full-length documentary. Snopes says it’s fake. We went to one of the world’s leading Virologist and Coronavirus experts, Dr. Benjamin Neuman to ask his opinion of the science.
Today, May 7, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott has modified his executive orders with the COVID 19 pandemic to eliminate confinement as a punishment for violating orders. This will be retroactive to April 2, 2020.
Aransas Governor Asa Hutchinson will be visiting Texarkana on Thursday, May 7 and plans to do his daily COVID 19 address to the state from the twin-cities.
According to the most recent reported numbers from county officials, positive COVID 19 cases remain steady, but the number of recovered cases continues to rise. Bowie County reports a total of 105 positive COVID-19 cases, with 68 recoveries and ten related deaths. Cass County has a total of 19 with 13 recovered. Miller County’s last report was 35 positive cases with 24 recovered.
Governor Gregg Abbott has released all Barber Shops, Beauty Salons, and other Cosmetology services to open on Friday, May 8, 2020, with restrictions.
Recovery numbers continue to climb according to information gained from local authorities today. Miller County reports 35 COVID 19 cases and 24 recoveries. Bowie County reports 104 cases with 50 recoveries, and Cass County reports 19 cases with 13 recovered.
Miller County Officials addressed the media this morning with updates and resource information for local businesses opening this week in the first phase of efforts to get back to work. Topics covered include Miller County Court cases, Jury Trials, directives issued by Governor Hutchinson, and more.
Governor Asa Hutchinson has announced guidelines and restrictions to open large venues such as arenas, sports venues, stadiums, and racetracks in Arkansas.
The community education department of Healthcare Express has released information regarding new symptoms to add to the list of what you are looking for in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
I am a huge fan of Dr. Ben Neumann, head of biology at TAMU-Texarkana, and one of the world’s foremost experts on coronaviruses and how they spread. Dr. Ben met with us to discuss the science of coronaviruses, then he started a group to answer questions for all.
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson appeared today wearing a Star Wars mask this May 4th when he addressed the issue of resuming worship services in his daily COVID-19 update. Churches are able to resume service with certain guidelines as part of “phase 1” in Arkansas.
It appears that for the most part the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the Texarkana area are remaining level, and the number of recovery cases is rising. COVID-19 is still a dangerous virus, we think this is some good news.
For those young drivers that have been yearning to take that “drivers test” to get their license in the State of Arkansas, we have good news. Here is how Arkansas residents can get their test done with the State Police.
Many are asking where they can get a quick and easy COVID-19 Antibody test, and Healthcare Express locations in Texarkana have a good supply of Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) COVID-19 Antibody Tests. Those that may have experienced COVID like symptoms over the last several months are encouraged to test.
Free COVID-19 testing will take place in Texarkana, Texas, and New Boston, Texas this Wednesday, May 6. To be tested you must make an appointment, and here is how.
When the COVID-19 outbreak began, our first responders did not have enough proper PPE, and many were infected including local Lifenet Paramedic Bob Flotkoetter. Bob share his COVID-19 experience with us.
For two days in a row, Texas reports more recoveries from COVID-19 than active cases in the State. Governor Greg Abbott made this report today.
Good news for those wanting to work on their cute before Mother’s Day. Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that the reopenings will be in stages but that they may return to providing services on Wednesday, May 6.
Such a sad loss for the family and friends of Captain Joe. This has just been a tragic time in history for everyone that has lost a loved one, with quarantine and all. However, TTPD Chief Schutte gave us the information to share.
The most recent numbers seem to be leveling off in the Texarkana area when you look at the number of positive cases to recoveries. As more testing is done it appears that those numbers are improving.
One of the worst things about storm season is the storms that come in the dark. That is the case tonight. Texarkana proper skirts the “moderate” danger region and a line of storms is expected to come through that can bring dangerous lightning, high winds, large hail, and heavy rains. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
One man is dead, and another in a local hospital after police were called to a domestic situation at Park Ridge Apartments on Price Lane. Upon arrival, police discovered Courtland Luckey, 40, with multiple gunshot wounds. Courtland was pronounced dead at the scene.