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Texarkana high school band instructor sentenced for child exploitation
TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) - A high school band instructor from a high school in Texarkana, Texas has been sentenced for child exploitation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas reports. Brandon Neil Sams, 48, pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor. At the time...
CHRISTUS freestanding emergency room to open in Texarkana
TEXARKANA, Texas - CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System is opening a new freestanding emergency center on the north side of Interstate 30 in Texarkana at the corner of Gibson Lane and Arista Boulevard. The CHRISTUS St. Michael Emergency Center will be adding nearly 40 healthcare jobs to the medical community.
Texarkana police investigating shooting on Laurel Street
TEXARKANA, Ark. (KSLA) - Officers with the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department responded to reports of a shooting just after 6 p.m. on Monday, July 15. The incident happened in the 2600 block of Laurel Street. When officers arrived, they found a male victim lying on the ground and bleeding from...
UAHT offers line dancing class
HOPE/PRESCOTT – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Community Education Division will hold a Line Dancing Course with Ticia Clements, the Texarkana Line Dancers Instructor. The class will be held in the Technical and Industrial Building, Room 160, on August 20, 2024, from 6 to 7:00 p.m. The cost of the course is $5 per person. No experience or registration is needed.
Moore Fourth During Henson Memorial At Texarkana 67 Speedway
TEXARKANA, Ark. (July 13, 2024) Netting the season's tenth top-five run this past Saturday, Howard Moore wheeled the A.G. Rains-owned No. 3 at the Ralph Henson Memorial at Texarkana 67 Speedway. On track with the MYCO Plastics ASCS Elite Outlaw Sprint Series, Howard picked up the win in the night's...
Texarkana board gets closed-door update on manager search, appointments
TEXARKANA, Ark. – The Texarkana Arkansas Board of Directors approved the abandonment of undeveloped Princeton and Salem Streets of the Roselawn Addition at Monday’s meeting. The board also approved an application for Joe’s Italian Bistro on 112 East 5th St. Director Laney Harris discussed an invitation for...
Former Haughton, Razorbacks star Peyton Stovall selected on Day 2 of Major League Baseball draft
When Peyton Stovall was old enough to put a baseball bat in his hands, there was a baseball bat in his hands. Although he was a star football player at Haughton, when colleges showed interest, then-head coach Jason Brotherton would tell the inquiring coaches, ‘He’s a baseball guy.’”
Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in DeWitt seeks donations and volunteers amid increased demand
The Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in DeWitt is for South Arkansas County residents seeking supplemental food assistance. Pantry organizer and volunteer Jean Prange said it is open four times a month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “We are open the second Tuesday and Thursday and the fourth Tuesday...
Sherwood woman to celebrate 100th birthday
SHERWOOD, Ark. — One Arkansas woman is set to celebrate her 100th birthday in just a few weeks and she's inviting friends, family, and community members to join her in celebrating the big day. Amy Barnes Sanders was born in Prescott, Arkansas on August 4, 1924, and has since...
Terracon Acquires Little Rock-based Harbor Environmental, Adds 38 Employees
Olathe-based Terracon announced its acquisition of Arkansas-based Harbor Environmental, Inc., to continue expanding its services to the Southeastern region. Effective immediately, Harbor’s 38 employees will join Terracon and the firm will continue to be headquartered locally as Harbor Environmental, A Terracon Company, according to a release Monday. Terracon assured the transition will be seamless for clients and will continue to work with the same Harbor teams.
Pharmacy plans to build 2nd location in Benton
A notable development in the world of healthcare is underway as West Side Pharmacy announces plans to build its second location in Benton. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the evolution of pharmacy services in the area, promising to enhance the overall healthcare experience for local residents. To achieve...
SOAR NWA returning for its fifth year with musical guest Coffey Anderson
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Open Avenues, a Rogers nonprofit assisting adults with disabilities to reach their work-related goals, is set to host its fifth annual SOAR NWA fundraising event this August. "We’re extremely excited to be able to bring this unique event back to Northwest Arkansas," Ocean Avenues...
USACE to begin Millwood Lake drawdown
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — ASHDOWN, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District will begin lowering Millwood Lake on July 15, 2024, to improve shoreline vegetation and promote sediment compaction. The drawdown will expose an extensive area of shoreline for re-vegetation to allow the planting...
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