Police officers and firefighters were honored Thursday at Texarkana Rotary Clubs’ 28th annual Cecil Phillips Public Safety Officers Appreciation Luncheon.

“It’s my 10th occasion to be here and be a part of this great ceremony where we honor and recognize some of the most important people that a community can have ... we thank you for what you do,” said Texarkana, Ark., Mayor Horace Shipp.

The awards ceremony, which was named last year in honor of founder Cecil Phillips, honors those officers within the fire and police departments who go above and beyond their regular du...

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