Deputies with the Bowie County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting call at 11:54 Sunday night in the 900 block of County Road 4106. There, deputies discovered one man dead from a gunshot wound.
In an effort to show appreciation to all of our area first responders, Dr. Matt Young at Texarkana Emergency Center has organized a special treat by partnering with area McDonalds restaurants to provide free meals to first responders on Wednesday, May 24, 2017.
The Miller County Health Unit will be hosting a “safeTALK Sucide Alertness Training” seminar on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. This program is designed to help individuals be more aware of signs, and intervene to help persons with suicidal thoughts. Must register for this program early as space is limited.
The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #278 will be hosting public services and the annual Memorial Day Walk on Monday, May 29 in Texarkana. The first service to be held at the Miller County Courthouse in downtown Texarkana, followed by the walk from there to the Korea/Vietnam Memorial site.
The Wynn-Price Plantation Society will be hosting a primitive Civil War Living History Camp June 2 – 4 at the Historic Wynn-Price Plantation grounds in Garland Arkansas. The camp will feature living history demonstrations and this year is the first that the reenactment community has been invited for demonstrations throughout the weekend.
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana has received a $10,000 donation from Ronald McDonald Charities for the Kids’ College Programs. Kids’ College is a unique educational summer camp for students entering 1st through 6th grades.
The southwest leg of the Special Olympics Summer Games Torch Run will begin on Tuesday 23, 2017, at 9:00 am, starting from the Arkansas Wal-Mart parking lot, at 133 Arkansas Blvd. Texarkana Arkansas Officers will run over 18 miles before handing over the torch to the Hope Police Department.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department has now arrested a second person charged with Aggravated Robbery in connection with the robbery attempt on Magnolia Street that left an 18-year-old man dead from gunshot wounds.
The 21st annual Veteran’s Information Fair will take place this Saturday, May 20 at the Texas Elks Lodge #2771 at 3702 New Boston Road from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm and is open to the public. This event is beneficial to all Veterans and is presented by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #278.
Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas and TexAmericas Center invite the public to attend a Community Presentation by Foote Consulting Group on Friday, June 2nd at the Texarkana Convention Center. The presentation will begin promptly at 8:30 AM. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the start time to enjoy a light breakfast and coffee service.