Three local firefighters with the Texarkana Texas Fire Department will participate in the Memorial Stair Climb, 110 flights of stairs in full gear in memory of the heroes who gave their lives at the World Trade Center. We were able to meet up with them for practice.
The best in Arkansas and one of the most respected organizations in the sport of MMA today, Peak Fighting returns to Texarkana, Arkansas on August 20 & 21 at the Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center. UFC fighters will be on hand both nights, and the top up and comers in the sport will battle in the 30-foot cage.
Friday, August 13, from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm Muralist Darlene Taylor will be painting mural panels in front of the 1894 Gallery on Olive Street in downtown Texarkana. We have more information and some details about the “2nd Saturday Trade Day” on the 14th.
With the return of school, so returns High School Football in Texarkana. Here are the varsity game schedules for our Texarkana High Schools. Fingers crossed that they all play for state and extend these schedules.
Kentrell Nard, 34, of Texarkana Texas was arrested last Friday for assaulting his girlfriend. Less than 6 hours after posting a $3,000 bond Nard was arrested for assaulting her again. This time, he got stabbed, and another $53,000 bond and charges for Felony Burglary of a Habitation with Intent to Commit Another Crime, Violation of a Protective Order, and Possession of Marijuana.
We spoke with Dr. Matt Young, the Bowie County Health Authority, after today’s joint operations center meeting to discuss the current situation for our region regarding COVID 19 and local hospitals.
Thinking of a career in the medical field? The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is offering a Fast-Track Phlebotomy Course this Fall. Here is more information.
It is time for BACK TO SCHOOL! These sure are uncertain times, and a lot to be worked out as we all try to learn our way forward. We do know the dates that our local schools will be returning to class. We also know that school zone traffic fines can eat your lunch for days.
The Miller County Republican Committee Second Amendment Fun Shoot is scheduled for Saturday, August 14 at Rocky Creek Outdoors at 4001 South Stateline. Shooting tournaments, games, cash prizes, and a lot of fun this weekend.
The night skies in the last few months have given us the rare “super flower blood moon” lunar eclipse, “ring of fire” solar eclipse, and a beautiful strawberry supermoon. Now, the Perseid Meteor Shower, the best of the year.