The Texarkana Texas Police Department reports that three people have been arrested in connection to a homicide that occurred in the early morning hours of July 7. Jacarie Sims, 24, Dequlain Sims, 22, and Jacoby Johnson, 18, all of Texarkana, Texas are being held in the Bi-State Jail.
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 Texas Police are investigating an overnight shooting that left one man dead, and a woman suffering from injuries. Police are seeking two suspects that fled the scene in a dark-colored SUV.
“TexarkAnime” will take place at the Arkansas Convention Center at the Holiday Inn in Texarkana, Arkansas on Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29. This year, “Animecon Arkansas” will be bigger, better and more fun than ever.
The Texas Department of Transportation has announced $82 million in grants to fund public transportation providers in rural, small urban and large urban areas of Texas. $346,224 has been earmarked for Texarkana, and the Tex Ark Council of Governments will be receiving $662,701.
Some of our area’s finest law enforcement officers have stepped up for the Law Enforcement Lip Sync Challenge. Here are a few of our favorite locals.
The University of Arkansas Texarkana campus will be offering a course in basic welding this fall. Space is limited to 10 students. To get more information or enrollment call 870-722-8172.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department has arrested Javier Perez, 26, of Terrell, Texas, on Tuesday for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. The incident allegedly occurred at the Texarkana Public Library late Tuesday afternoon.
Komen Arkansas is preparing to celebrate the 20th annual Komen Texarkana Race for the Cure in downtown Texarkana on Saturday, October 20, 2018.
Don’t miss the “Newsboys United” show scheduled for Friday, June 29 at the Perot Theater in downtown Texarkana.
Some of our favorite memories were working in the garden with Granny. Just loved picking corn, not so much shucking it, or shelling peas now that I think about it. Our friends at Harvest Texarkana Regional Food Bank are needing some volunteers to pick some sweet corn.
Who are the strongest man and the strongest woman in Texarkana? We can find out this Saturday, June 23 at the Four States Fairgrounds with the Texarkana Strongman Competition.
Friday, June 22 at the Ace of Clubs House in downtown Texarkana, enjoy Moonlight & Movies with a showing of “The Hundred-Foot Journey”.
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana announces there are new Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarships available to study and train for jobs in healthcare, information technology, and industry.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department has arrested a Little Rock, Arkansas couple at a local convenience store after OnStar called and reported that they were tracking a stolen vehicle.
TTPD conducted a traffic stop that resulted in the arrests of Wyndel Shepherd, Jr., 26, and Jalen Nix, 17, for numerous drug charges following a traffic stop Sunday night. A judge set bond for each of the men at a total of $181,000.
The Employees and members of Red River Credit Union have gotten together again and made another large donation to the Randy Sam’s Outreach Shelter in downtown Texarkana. Following last year’s urgent call for water, the folks at Red River and the members have donated water and other much-needed items to the shelter again in their continuing efforts.
Neal McCoy will visit Texarkana and perform at Scottie’s Grill this Friday, June 15th.
TTPD has arrested three individuals and charged in the robbery of the Dollar General Store on W. 7th Street. Two individuals were 16 years of age, and the third suspect Jaquaylon James, is 17. The juveniles are being held in a detention center, and James is in custody at the Bi-State Jail.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is investigating the death of an 88-year-old man that had been gathering aluminum cans after he was struck by a vehicle on Mall Drive. He was transported to the hospital where he died from injuries.
Saturday, June 2 is the day to wet a hook for free in the state of Texas. No license is needed to fish any public waters in Texas on Saturday, but you still need to be aware of the size and bag limits.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is searching for these three suspects in a robbery that occurred at the Dollar General Store on W. 7th Street.
Police and Fire Officials are currently working a fire involving a Union Pacific train engine in the Liberty Eylau Community near the old C.K. Bender Elementary School on Buchanan Road.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department has arrested a 12-year-old juvenile in a string of smash and grab burglaries at local cell phone stores.
The Liberty Eylau Marching Band will be performing today in the National Memorial Day Parade today in Washington D.C. and can be seen a number of ways. We have more information here.
A number of times over the years folks have reminisced about Taco Tico, and now it looks like the budget taco chain may be truly returning to Texarkana with a location planned for Texas Boulevard to open in September 2018. What was your favorite item on the menu?
A Bowie County Grand Jury has indicted Toddrick Eugene Matthews, 39, for the murder of his fiancé, Sonjha Banks, on 5-24-2018. Texas Rangers conducted surveillance on Matthews’ DFW area residence and subsequently arrested him on 5-25-2018. He is being held in the Dallas County Jail and is awaiting transport to the Bowie County Jail.
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of Cecil Ellis Jr. in an overnight shooting. Mr. Ellis was allegedly shot by his girlfriend, Tonya Barnett, in a case of self-defense.
Time for the summer 2018 “Movies in the Park” with the Texarkana Texas Parks Department. There are some great family movies coming up this season.
Miller County Investigators have made two arrests in a recent horse theft case. Press Release: On Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at approximately 8am, Miller County Deputies responded to Fouke in reference to the theft of three horses. While on scene, Deputies were advised that one of the horses had been sighted in a small field in Fouke. Deputies and the owner responded and the owner took possession of the horse. Later that day, at around 6:30pm, Miller County Deputies responded to the 800 block of Monster Expressway in Fouke where the two other horses had been sighted. The horses were…
A TTPD Officer was injured overnight when Jaroy Simpson attempted to escape the scene of a traffic stop. The officer suffered cuts and scratches to his hands and legs from being dragged a short distance. He was treated for the injuries at the scene.