National Night Out

Local law enforcement, first responders build camaraderie with public at event

By: Lareign Ward - Texarkana Gazette

Staff photo by Doug Strickland Jasmine Bullock tries to decide which cupcake to take Tuesday during a National Night Out party on Cedar Ridge Trail in Texarkana, Ark. Locals on the Texas and Arkansas sides came together in their neighborhoods for the event, which is meant to promote neighborhood sp...

Staff photo by Doug Strickland David Mayo, right, shakes hands with Texarkana, Ark., firefighter Ken Wilson, while mom Stacy watches, during a National Night Out party Tuesday on Cedar Ridge Trail. Locals on the Texas and Arkansas sides came together in their neighborhoods for the event, which is m...

Neighbors, police, firefighters and more met at dozens of block parties on both sides of the state line Tuesday to take part in the 29th annual National Night Out.

The event is designed to foster relationships between members of the public and law enforcement, as well as strengthen n...

Published: 10/03/2012