Sunday afternoon fire broke out in the Television Control Room of First Baptist Church on Moores Lane in Texarkana Texas. Multiple Fire and Law Enforcement Agencies from around the region responded to fight the blaze.
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 is seeking information into a Thursday night homicide in the 1200 block of Linden Street. Police arrived to discover the body of Devonta Biddle, 24, dead from a gunshot wound.
East Texas native, and country music star, Neal McCoy took to Facebook early this morning letting folks know that his tour bus, “Old Glory” was burning down as they were nearing Mansfield Louisiana on the way to do a show in Alexandria, Louisiana.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is investigating a murder on East Street after Phillip A. Lee, 23, died from gunshot wounds to the chest that he received on Monday. Investigators could really use your help with information regarding this case.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department K9 Officer Kashko will be receiving a special gift from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Kashko’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Gabo, Jonesboro, AR EOW 1/16/20”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.
The 3rd Annual Tim Tebow “Night to Shine” is Friday, February 7, 2020, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm inside the Holiday Inn Arkansas Convention Center located at 5200 Convention Plaza Drive in Texarkana Arkansas.
A celebration of camaraderie and esprit de corps takes place with the January Right Arm Night on Friday, January 10th at Pecan Point Gastropub & Brewery from 7:00 to 9:00. Right Arm Night is an old Army tradition promoting camaraderie and esprit de corps.
The 2020 Bridge City Project Chili Cook-off happens on Friday, January 24 in downtown Texarkana from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. There will be awards for Best in Theme “SUPERHERO” or “COMIC BOOK”, Best Taste in Texarkana, and People’s Choice.
Texarkana Texas Police have arrested and charged Gavin Baber, 20, of Texarkana Texas with Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury on Saturday morning after an alleged fight with another man. During the fight, the victim’s eye was gouged causing serious injury to the optic nerve.
The Texarkana Texas Police are seeking information on the location of Jaylan Hayes, 18. Hayes has two warrants related to the overnight robberies of two Texarkana convenience stores at gunpoint.
The Texarkana Texas Police are seeking information on a suspect believed to be involved in two separate armed robberies in Texarkana overnight.
We are extremely honored to be included with our fourth annual Christmas Party on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Phone Pros parking lot on Gibson Lane behind Target.
With the help of ground-penetrating sonar from EquuSearch and cadaver dogs, police have narrowed their search for the remains of a 5-week-old child that the mother may have buried at a local apartment complex when she lived there in 2013.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is using its feature, “Felony Friday” to spotlight a local family that is suspected of stealing thousands of dollars from a blind man in Texarkana.
A Miller County woman is behind bars this morning, Danielle Mitchell 28, has been arrested on a charge of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, 1 st Degreeassociated with the drowning of her 1-year-old daughter in July, 2019.
We would really love to see the 2019 Veterans Day Parade be one of the biggest and best ever. So all area organizations, schools, churches, clubs or businesses are invited to participate in downtown Texarkana on Saturday, November 9 at 11:00 am.
Taste of India, a popular local restaurant in Central Mall will be closing their store. A social media post from the owners hints that a new location may be coming soon.
Calvin Gardner, the suspect in the double shooting that occurred early Saturday morning at the Waffle House, turned himself into police at approximately 9:00 this evening and was booked into the Bi-State Jail for two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. A bond has not yet been set for Gardner.
Texarkana Police are seeking information that will lead to the arrest of Calvin Gardner, 30, for two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Gardner is suspected of shooting two men in the parking lot of the Waffle House in the 5300 block of Stateline Avenue
UPDATE: Rekeylin has been found and is back home with his family. He had spent the night with a friend. The Texarkana Texas Police are seeking help from the community in finding a missing 10-year-old Texarkana boy.
Bowie County Investigators report that Jessica Stotts, 36, from Texarkana Arkansas has been arrested and charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance Over Four Grams and Under 200 Grams. Her bond has been set at $40,000.
It is time again for the Hottest Festival in Texas as thousands turn out to celebrate the 49th Annual Pioneer Days in New Boston. One of the area’s favorite celebrations will feature amusement rides, foods, crafts, and live music from some great local talent and headliner Moe Bandy.
Harold Gene Spicer is behind bars this afternoon in the Bi-State Jail accused of Voyeurism of a Child Under 14 Years of Age. Spicer is a registered sex offender and was identified by security footage that showed the 63-year-old looking into a young child’s window.
Miller County investigators have made an arrest in the burglary of the Westshore Restaurant in Garland City.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 1600 block of W. 16th Street. Police report there was a small get together at the home when 3 men with covered faces demanding money. One man was shot multiple times.
Texarkana Texas Police have identified the two victims murdered in an overnight shooting at 202 Connella Street in the Beverly Neighborhood.
Texarkana Texas Police are investigating what is believed to be a double homicide in the 200 block of Connella Street that occurred late Sunday evening.
During a recent drug bust Police recovered a large amount of the synthetic opioid, Fentanyl, among other drugs. New Boston Texas Police along with Bowie County Deputies served a warrant on the residence of Kenneth Griffin. Police discovered the suspected Fentanyl and a large quantity of methamphetamine inside the home.
Bowie County is reporting the death of an inmate being held in the Bi-State Jail in downtown Texarkana. All indications are that the inmate took his own life, but the Texas Rangers have been called in to investigate.
The Altrusa International Club of Texarkana has some great events for local children at the Texarkana Public Library in downtown. All in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the first Moon landing.