Website lets public rate local businesses

Randy Rankin, a Texarkana Web developer, recently unveiled rateTexarkana.com, which gives customers a chance to rate and comment on Texarkana businesses.

The free online feedback gatherer and rating system seeks to connect local consumers to merchants here through word-of-mouth, said Rankin.

“I am very excited about providing this new service to Texarkana area consumers and the merchants who serve them,” said Rankin. “Any business owner will tell you word-of-m...