Author: Jeff Easterling

TAPD arrested Charles Martin, 74, and Chester Brunson, 45, on drug and weapons charges after responding to a disturbance call on 13th Street.

Texarkana Texas Police have arrested Teri Queen, 55, of Texarkana Texas. Queen is accused of stealing over $268,000 from her employer, Pete Mankins Nissan, over a period of several months.

Are there Black Bears in our area? Yes, there have been more and more confirmed sightings of Black Bears in our area lately. Arkansas Game & Fish recently set out traps for a black bear that was caught on camera out at Jack’s Isle on Millwood Lake.

TTPD is seeking information regarding the location of Casey Hanes, 33, of Texarkana. Police are very concerned for his safety because of statements he had made prior to him walking away from his job at On the Border.

A local radio station has reported and posted on social media that the local bar and grill “Tusks-N-Horns” has closed leading folks to think the business was shut down. However, they are only closed for some remodeling and restructuring of the menu the establishment posted on their social media Page.

Is your child’s safety seat secure? Is the seat too large or small for your child? Answer all of your questions and make sure your children are safe with a free safety inspection at the Texarkana Texas Fire Department Station located at 4315 Summerhill Road on Friday, April 26 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

There are jobs available in the Texarkana area right now, and you are qualified. Take a look at these positions and if you know someone looking for more than just another job, contact Express Employment Professionals.

A Prescott Arkansas High School teacher is behind bars tonight accused of sexual misconduct with a 15-year-old student, Media Release: On the morning of April 23, 2019, Officers with the Prescott Police Department arrested Leona Nivens, 33, of Prescott, at her home, without incident. The arrest came after a joint investigation between the Prescott Police Department and the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division concerning allegations of improper sexual contact between Nivens, a High School Teacher at Prescott High School, and a 15 year old High School Student. Nivens had been placed on Administrative leave by the Prescott School…

The Snowcone stands are opening for the season with all of those special flavors everyone loves. We have our favorite spot for a particular flavor and convenience but would love to know which place you think is best.

Tragic story on North State Line Avenue in Texarkana with Marvin Weaver, 68, of Texarkana Arkansas was killed after being struck by a vehicle while he was crossing the roadway in his wheelchair.

The third annual free community Easter event takes place Saturday, April 20, 2019, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm with a bunch of vendors, fun, games, arts & crafts, giveaways and of course free professional photos from Phone Pros, Texarkana FYI Texarkana Emergency Center, TXK Marketing, Tony Langford Roofing, and Amber Fenix Photography.

Time to enroll for the U of A 2019 Kids’ College, here are some details.

The Texarkana Texas Police Department is searching for an alleged video-gamer suspected of shoplifting some new games from the Best Buy store in Texarkana on Monday.

I remember as a kid, a number of nights that Mama made us where our clothes, “just in case”. The Texarkana area will see more rain and the potential for some areas of the Ark-La-Tex to experience severe weather during overnight hours Wednesday, April 17 thru Thursday, April 18.

The Texarkana Arkansas Police are investigating an overnight homicide that left 18-year-old Jaqualyn Paxton dead, and 19-year-old Markelle Davis, behind bars facing a charge of first-degree murder.

Texarkana’s leading job placement experts at Express Employment Professionals are adding new positions every day and are looking for candidates to fill some high paying jobs. If you are looking for work or looking for a better job with more money and better benefits, now is the time.

Texarkana’s Cable provider, CableONE will be rebranding the company this summer as /Sparklight™

The Texarkana Texas Police Department has released a photo of a vehicle suspected of being involved in a hit and run that left a pedestrian in critical condition at a local hospital.

Time for the 26th annual University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana community fish-fry. Set for April 25, 2019.

Childcare costs can be a tremendous struggle for parents trying to work or go to school. The folks at Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas can help with a lot of those costs and there is currently no waiting list. So see if you are eligible for assistance now.

Are you bi-lingual and looking for work? There are some really great paying jobs available for folks that can communicate in multiple languages. Some paying up to $35 an hour!

The third annual free community Easter event takes place Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm with a bunch of vendors, fun, games, giveaways and of course free professional photos from Phone Pros, Texarkana FYI Texarkana Emergency Center, TXK Marketing, Tony Langford Roofing, and Amber Fenix Photography.

A ton of work went into finding a home for RX Med in Prescott Arkansas, but in the end, the deal just couldn’t be done. Even with letters objecting to the move from a Senator, and a State Representative. The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission voted unanimously to let the company relocate the license to the old Electric Cowboy building in Texarkana, Arkansas.

So far in 2019, the largest finds have come right from the surface at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro Arkansas. The latest being a coffee colored gem of 1.52 carats found on April 2, 2019.

There is a critical need for foster homes in Miller County. You see yourself how bad things are for some kids, and the worst things you don’t hear about until it’s too late. For all of Miller County right now, there are only four (4) foster homes. The children need help!

The Texarkana Arkansas Police report that McKenna Cawley, 26, of Texarkana Arkansas has now been charged with Capital Murder in the death of 3-year-old McKinely Cawley. The father, Everette Cawley has been charged with 2 counts of permitting the abuse of a minor.

The little 3-year-old baby girl that was flown to Children’s Hospital in Little Rock with injuries suffered at the hands of her stepmother McKenna Belcher Cawley, 26 and father Everette Cawley, 23, has died. The couple arrested in Texarkana will now face more charges.

A homicide occurred around 7:00 pm on Tuesday night in the small southwest Arkansas town of Stamps. McRae is wanted for questioning and authorities say he is considered armed & dangerous.

Texarkana Arkansas Police have arrested McKenna and Everette Cawley for allegedly abusing their 3-year-old daughter. The child is currently in critical condition at Arkansas Children’s in Little Rock.

Congratulations to Shelby Brown and to the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. Brown has been appointed to serve as a member of the Board of Visitors.