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UAPB has work cut out in competitive SWAC division
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The SWAC West was a deep division that was challenging to win last season, and the same may be true in 2024. As second-year University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football coach Alonzo Hampton tries to build UAPB into a program that can contend for the division and conference titles, he said at the recent SWAC Media Day the key for the Golden Lions to compete is to stay in each game into the fourth quarter.
Fire breaks out at 'death trap' apartment complex under Shreveport emergency declaration
A fire broke out Tuesday morning at a Shreveport apartment complex which is supposed to be uninhabited, a status being enforced by police acting under an emergency order deeming the site a health and public safety hazard. The fire at the Linwood Homes apartments on Bernstein Avenue brought 36 firefighters...
Young Fan Who Beat Up MJF On AEW Dynamite Appears On Local News In Arkansas
Will Ospreay and MJF stole the show a week ago on AEW Dynamite in the opening bout that went nearly an hour. MJF walked away as the new International Champion. During it, there was an interesting moment as Ospreay and MJF brawled into the crowd, leading to Ospreay asking a young fan to help beat up MJF. She proceeded to give hit the heel star in the chest several times. As a result, that young fan went viral on social media.
South Arkansas Regional Hospital nurse retires after 56 years of service
El Dorado, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Gladys Davis, who has worked at South Arkansas Regional Hospital for 56 years, worked her last shift. She began her career at the age of 15 working part time at Warner Brown Hospital. After graduating with her LPN in 1968, Davis joined Union Memorial Hospital full […]
'It's fishy' | Alarming email makes its rounds in Central Texas claiming to be from TxDOT
BELTON, Texas — A suspicious email is swarming inboxes across Central Texas. People are reaching out to 6 News saying the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) emailed them urging them to validate their information for a REAL ID. A REAL ID is a driver's license, learner's permit or non-driver...
Mother arrested in Mississippi after reportedly killing one son, abandoning another along interstate tells reporter she was on drugs when committing crimes
A mother who was arrested at a Mississippi train station after she reportedly killed one child and left another on the side of the Louisiana interstate was caught on camera telling a television reporter that she was on drugs when she committed the crimes. Aaliyah Jack, a 25-year-old mother from...
Arkansas fire departments express concerns over potential OSHA rule change | 'It would be a huge impact'
SEBASTIAN COUNTY, Ark — A new proposed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirement could greatly impact rural and volunteer fire departments in Arkansas. The proposed rule is called the Emergency Response Standard and "would address a broader scope of emergency responders and would include programmatic elements to protect...
Hendrix College's Bailey Library joins prestigious Oberlin Group as first in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Hendrix College's Olin C. Bailey Library becomes the first library in Arkansas to become a member of the Oberlin Group, which can be only joined via invitation. “Having Bailey Library counted among the Oberlin Group of Libraries is truly an honor,” said Hendrix College Provost...
OG&E crews return after aiding Texas in post-hurricane power restoration efforts
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — After nearly two weeks of assisting power restoration efforts in Texas, OG&E’s 105 linemen and support staff returned home. According to OG&E, crews returned to their Oklahoma and Arkansas homes on Friday. Line workers assisted with power restoration in Sugar Land, Barrett, Baytown and...
Jerry Jones trial comes to abrupt end, all lawsuits to be dropped
TEXARKANA, Texas - All lawsuits have been dropped between Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and a woman who claimed she's his daughter. The announcement came on the second day of the trial in Texarkana. Jones had countersued Alexandra and Cynthia Davis for breaking a contract related to a paternity agreement...
Longtime Local Educator Passes Away
Sad news from the Texarkana Texas Independent School District. It is with profound sadness that Texarkana Independent School District (TISD) announces the passing of Gerald Brooks, a dedicated and longtime member of our community and the TISD Board of Trustees. Mr. Brooks passed away Sunday leaving behind a legacy of service, education, and commitment to the betterment of our community.
Golf Scramble to Benefit Texas HighSteppers
Get your golf scramble team together and join in the fun and help out the Drill Team at the same time. The Texarkana Texas Independent School District is excited to announce the upcoming 3rd Annual Tee Up for the Texas HighSteppers Golf Tournament, hosted by the Texas HighSteppers. This event...
Stuttgart’s Grand Prairie Farmers Market among Arkansas Department of Agriculture Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program recipients
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is pleased to announce the grant recipients of the ninth annual Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program. This program, which is administered by the Department and funded by the Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas, provides funding assistance to build awareness for farmers markets and their vendors.
Be a Part Of The Next Citizens Police Academy
Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is getting ready for another citizen’s police academy for 2024! APPLICATIONS ARE DUE AUGUST 9TH, 2024. If you or someone you know wants to learn about the daily functions and meet the police officers that serve Texarkana, Arkansas, we invite you to apply. This is an 8-week experience that will introduce you to all aspects of the police department from Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Crime Scene Investigations, SWAT, K-9, Dispatch, and Administration.
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