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Local News Now! for 04/08/2021
 
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Jerry Lynn Jones

Jerry Lynn Jones, age 57 of Maud, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in a local hospital. Mr. Jones was born August 25, 1963 in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. He was a Minister at Moss Springs Baptist Church, New Boston, Teacher at Maud ISD, Chaplain and member of Maud VFD. He is preceded in death by […]

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Bettye Richardson

Bettye Marilyn Richardson, age 80, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Monday, April 5, 2021, at her residence. Bettye was born July 6, 1940, in Tupelo, Mississippi and was an excellent artist. She was a downtown enthusiast and had a strong desire to see it restored and enjoyed by the community. Bettye along with a group called […]

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CJ Harris

On April 4, 2021, CJ’s earthly time came to an end and he is now at home with the Lord. CJ was born June 11, 2006, in Miami, Florida to the proud parents of Cedrick Harris, Sr. and Marie Ferdinand- Harris. He was a vibrant, energetic, intelligent, yet shy 8th grade student at Ashdown Jr. […]

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Zane Albert Farmer

U.S. Veteran Zane Albert Farmer, age 72, of Texarkana, Arkansas died April 3, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Farmer was born May 18, 1948 in Grildley, California and was a carpenter. Mr. Farmer served in United States Army and was a Vietnam War veteran. He was also a member of First Assembly of God Church […]

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NASC National Gold Council of Excellence Awarded to Texas High School Student Council for the Thirteenth Consecutive Year

For the thirteenth consecutive year, the Texas High School Student Council has earned the National Gold Council of Excellence Award from the National Association of Student Councils (NASC). Out of an estimated 9,000 member councils, only 242 in the country were recognized with the highly-esteemed award given for exemplary record of leadership, service and activities […]

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TASD Middle School Students Advance to State Competition

In January, College Hill Sixth Grade Academy teacher Brooke Harton started an after-school history club, and the premise was that whoever joined would participate in the National History Day Competition. Students have been meeting after school every Tuesday and Thursday since January 4th.Nine students consistently attended the after school club and competed at the Regional […]

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ATCOG Dispatcher of the Year

On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, members of the Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) awarded the Dispatcher of the Year award for our area, to Meagan McBain, one of our Dispatchers at the Bi-State Criminal Justice Center/Central Records and Communications. This award is given by ATCOG to one Dispatcher who works in one of the Dispatch […]

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Texas Middle School Band Brings Home First Division Ratings & Sweepstakes Trophy

The Texas Middle School Symphonic Band received First Division Ratings, from all six judges, in both Concert and Sight-Reading during the recent UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest held in New Boston, TX. With this success, the band was awarded the prestigious Sweepstakes Trophy. Members of the band are: Sebastian Aguilar, Zaiden Arnold, Cashay Austin, Acelyn […]

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U of A Hope-Texarkana Scholarship Recipient Announced

The University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana is proud to announce that Dylan Collier has been awarded the Bridge Scholarship to attend the College. This award is $1,000 per academic year. Collier is a graduate of Fouke High School. He is the son of John and Kristi Attaway. Dylan plans to study general education at UAHT. […]

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Police & Fire Calls for Service Tuesday, April 6th

Time Agency Type Address 00:13:30 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT DISTURBANCE I/P 5117 SUMMERHILL ROAD TEXARKANA, TX 75503 00:14:46 TT POLICE DEPARTMENT NOISE DISTURB 420 W 20TH STREET TEXARKANA, TX 75501 00:15:11 TA POLICE DEPARTMENT CHECK PROPERTY 3302 WASHINGTON TEXARKANA, AR 71854 00:16:54 TA POLICE DEPARTMENT NOISE DISTURB 711 FERGUSON STREET TEXARKANA, AR 71854 00:22:34 TT POLICE […]

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Bowie County stalking suspect must wear a GPS

A man accused of stalking a woman in Bowie County is required to wear a GPS ankle monitor as a condition of his bond. Gregory Clifford Clark, 57, was arrested on a stalking charge in March, according to a probable cause affidavit. Clark allegedly sent threatening text messages and emails and repeatedly drove by the […]

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Texarkana Micro Hospital Makes Macro Difference During the Pandemic

It’s been a year since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, and Texarkana Emergency Center & Hospital has risen to the challenge every day since by offering exceptional care to their community when it mattered most. At the first sign of COVID-19, Texarkana Emergency Center & Hospital immediately sprung into action and increased patient safety, […]

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