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Local group promotes awareness of human trafficking Texarkana Against Trafficking is a local group spreading awareness about human trafficking, as well as knowledge and resources to help stop it. by Andrew Bell Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 10:15pm

Murder trial set after many delays related to COVID-19 COVID-19 has caused delays in a capital murder case stemming from the December 2016 death of a Miller County correctional officer, but the court and lawyers involved are moving forward again. by Lynn LaRowe Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 10:15pm

AHS takes 35-21 win over Warren Arkansas High had some first-game problems, but the Razorbacks overcame their own miscues to claim a season-opening win over Warren, 35-21, Friday at Razorback Stadium. by Josh Richert Published Sep. 19 2020 @ 12:02am

Pause for Purrs | Workplace cats charm customers and employees alike Humans have been coexisting with cats for thousands of years. The remains of cats have been found in excavated remains of some of the earliest human settlements, though those are thought to be wild cats that lived among them. by Junius Stone Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 10:18pm

Vote Now | Readers' Choice 2020 Voting is now live for the Texarkana Gazette Readers' Choice Best of 2020 Awards. Published Sep. 9 2020 @ 1:31pm

Education News Education News for Sept. 19, 2020 Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 11:04pm

Roadwork Weekly Roadwork Report TxDoT Atlanta District Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 11:03pm

Miller County Democrat Party HQ opens next week The Democratic Party of Miller County will hold a grand opening of its headquarters at 403 E. 9th Street at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 11:02pm

Biden makes push for voters on National Black Voter Day Joe Biden's campaign unveiled a series of nationwide digital events Friday targeting Black voters in swing states — a strategic move by the Democratic presidential nominee to further energize the key demographic as the race heads into its final weeks. by Associated Press Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 11:06pm

Georgia man says he couldn't breathe during arrest on video A Black man who was pinned down and repeatedly punched by a white Georgia sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop that was caught on video said Friday that he couldn't breathe and lost consciousness during the arrest. by Associated Press Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 11:05pm

WATCH | Firefighter dies battling blaze; another fire burns homes The death of a firefighter on the lines of a wildfire east of Los Angeles was under investigation Friday as another blaze to the north burned homes in a small community on the edge of the Mojave Desert. by Associated Press Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 10:04pm

Pujols' two home runs, passes Mays for fifth place, Angels beat Rangers Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols homered twice to pass Willie Mays for fifth place on the career home run list in a 6-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. by Associated Press Published Sep. 19 2020 @ 5:34am

Week 3 Preview: ACC quarterback matchup tops light schedule The college football schedule is still looking light, with the Southeastern Conference a week away from starting and the Big 12 and Atlantic Coast Conference still just warming up. For the teams that are playing, it's a chance to jump onto the main stage when otherwise they might have been relegated to side shows. by Associated Press Published Sep. 19 2020 @ 12:34am

Celtics, Heat agree: A 2-0 lead in East finals means nothing If there was a sliver of consolation for the Boston Celtics on Friday, it probably could have been found within the understanding that a 2-0 lead for the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals doesn't guarantee anything. by Associated Press Published Sep. 19 2020 @ 12:32am

Texas ex-deputies: Leaders gave gift cards for using force Two former employees of a Texas sheriff's office say leaders rewarded officers with steakhouse gift cards when they used force on the job. by Associated Press Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 11:07pm

Voter registration deadline nears TEXARKANA -- In Arkansas and Texas, the deadline to register to vote in November's general election is Oct. 5. Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 3:49pm

Texas loosens coronavirus rules, including in Texarkana Texas is ready to relax coronavirus restrictions for the first time in months, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday, but bars remain closed indefinitely and a mask mandate is still in place following a massive summer spread that became one of the deadliest outbreaks in the U.S. Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 1:39am

IN OUR VIEW | Census Event: Cities offer help today in completing form We've written about the importance of the 2020 U.S. Census in this space several times. But still many local residents haven't taken the time to fill out their forms. Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 5:29pm

CHEERS & JEERS | Letters from Sept. 19, 2020 Letters from Sept. 19, 2020 Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 5:19pm

IN YOUR VIEW | Pro Sports: Are you tuning in or tuning out? Professional football returned Sunday, which has some fans happy. Published Sep. 17 2020 @ 7:19pm

DJ Jazzy Jeff talks 'Fresh Prince' reunion DJ Jazzy Jeff knew "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" made a mark in television history after filming six seasons during the mid-'90s, but he thought the show's popularity would eventually fizzle out at some point. by Associated Press Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 9:01pm

No reason to wait to get your flu shot; doctors recommend not drinking coffee while pregnant Q: Should I wait to get my flu shot until we know when a COVID vaccine is available? I don't want to get them too close together, do I? — Charlene R., Rochester, New York Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 6:52pm

Disruptive cousin unwelcome during weeklong family visit Dear Abby: My husband and I and our children moved across the country away from our families three years ago. My 9-year-old daughter is extremely close to my mom and sister. Mom wants to take a road trip and spend a week with us. We are all excited, since we haven't seen them in a year. However, she wants to bring along my grandma and my younger cousin, who is 12. Published Sep. 18 2020 @ 6:50pm

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