The Challenged Outdoorsmen of America Arkansas Chapter will be hosting the annual youth fishing derby at Bobby Ferguson Park in Texarkana Arkansas this Saturday, May 20, 2017. Registration begins at 8:30 am and the fishing begins at 9:00 am.
Express Employment Professionals of Texarkana has made a donation to the University of Arkansas Hope – Texarkana Foundation. The donation comes from their recent Leadership Live Simulcast Conference.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is seeking information on Michael Gray, 19, of Texarkana Texas. No charges have been filed on Gray in the shooting death of Drake Griffith, 18, but police believe he may have critical information important to the investigation.
Movies in the Park return this Thursday, May 18 with the Disney Pixar feature “Finding Dory”. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, and some skeeter spray, and enjoy the summer Movies in the Park series. The City of Texarkana Parks and Recreation Department will host the series at Spring Lake Park. Movies will start usually between 7:45 pm and 8:00 pm. This summer season is an animation celebration. Thursday, May 18 – Finding Dory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tkLUap7oGQ Thursday, May 25 – Secret Life of Pets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ4WBlveGfw Thursday, June 1 – Moana https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKFuXETZUsI Thursday, June 8 – Sing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYHBD9RF2dk
The investigation into the overnight shooting on Magnolia Street that left an 18-year-old man dead has led to the arrest of Joshua Cassidy, 37, of Texarkana, Texas on weapons and drug charges.
“Tails Fur Tails” is a crawfish boil event designed to raise funds for area animal rescue groups and their efforts. Cash and Pet Food donations will be accepted. Great food, music and lots of fun with a Crawfish Eating Contest, a Pet Costume Contest and more at Bank of the Ozarks on Summerhill Road Friday at 4:00 PM.
The Texarkana Texas Police are investigating an overnight shooting that claimed the life of Drake Griffith, 18, of Texarkana. Investigators believe it was a robbery attempt gone bad. One robbery suspect is still on the loose, and one resident of the home has been arrested and charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession of Marijuana.
Attention Gearheads, Car Junkies and fans of all things power, the Church on the Rock Memorial Day Weekend Car Show takes place on Sunday, May 28 from 11 am to 2 pm at 1601 Mall Drive in Texarkana, Texas.
The Texarkana Arkansas Fire Department responded to a structure fire Saturday night at 4423 E. Broad just before midnight. At first, firefighters believed that a person was still inside, but it was discovered the man had made it out of the building but was seriously burned and suffered smoke inhalation. Richard Vanderbilt, age 65, of Texarkana died from his injuries on Sunday afternoon.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department are reporting that they have arrested and charged Charles Harvey, 51, with Commercial Burglary and Theft of Property in the break-in that occurred at Joe’s Pizza & Pasta in downtown Texarkana.