Texarkana Gazette

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Palmer Award | Sonja Hubbard joins ranks of Texarkana's most distinguished The C.E. Palmer Award is the city's most prestigious honor for community service. Published Jan. 25 2020 @ 2:09am

Medical Marijuana | Do you plan to use the city's new dispensaries? The two medical marijuana dispensaries licensed to operate in Texarkana, Arkansas, are up and running. Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 12:19am

'I'll See Him Through' was a hit for Wynette This week in 1970: The U.S. Senate passed a bill to allow the FBI to enter without warning or ID during drug raids, and a singer from Mississippi had her 11th hit record. Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 11:45pm

In the end, who's to blame for ruckus? The annual Sunflower Showdown ended up resembling a Royal Rumble rather than a college basketball game at Phog Allen Fieldhouse on the campus of the University of Kansas Tuesday. by Earl Gill Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 4:15am

Church, State | Court could alter balance currently determined by states The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on a case that could have nationwide impact on the long-held doctrine of church and state separation. Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 2:53am

Hair Apparent Some people just outlive their hairstyle. by John Moore Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 3:45am

Shout Out | Abbott touts Texas economy from Davos forum Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is proud of the Economic climate in his home state. Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 1:13am

ERA: Amendment may finally be ratified — or not Way back in 1972, the U.S. Congress sent the proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution out to the states for ratification. Published Jan. 21 2020 @ 4:33am

Dream For The Future: Dr. King's leadership is as important today as in years past This is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day when we remember the man and his dream. Published Jan. 20 2020 @ 2:09am

Ford Escape | Cute-ute a work in progress As Ford transitions from cars to SUVs the all-new, 2020 Escape presents a fascinating fork in the road. Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 2:34am

Sanctuary Cities for Unborn | Spreading movement could come at considerable cost Last June, tiny Waskom, Texas, just over the border from Shreveport, Louisiana, made the news when it became the first town in the state to become a "sanctuary city for the unborn" by passing an ordinance outlawing abortion clinics from setting up shop. Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 1:46am

Pen Pals | Impeachment is nothing to celebrate The U.S. House of Representatives finally sent the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate for trial. Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:49am

Managing the Jails | Was county right to renew deal with private contractor? On Monday, Bowie County Commissioners agreed to allow LaSalle Corrections to continue managing the county's Correctional Center and the Bi-State Justice Building jail for three more years. Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 12:33am

Be Alert, Save Lives | Florida woman caught making bomb in Walmart Most Americans are familiar with "Florida man." Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 2:18am

Ridiculous Outrage | Actor attacked online for handshake, conversation with president For LSU fans Monday night's national championship game was the highlight of the college football season. Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 1:24am

Get Moving and Move On: Pelosi to finally send impeachment to Senate On Friday, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., announced that the articles of impeachment adopted against President Donald Trump will finally be sent to the U.S. Senate. Published Jan. 13 2020 @ 2:15am

Blue Law | Walmart loses appeal to sell liquor in Texas; case could go to high court For several years now, Walmart has been trying to get the green light to sell hard liquor in its Texas stores. Published Jan. 11 2020 @ 1:30am

Cheers & Jeers Cheers & Jeers for Jan. 11, 2020 by Associated Press Published Jan. 11 2020 @ 1:29am

Proper Response? | Do you support the president's course on Iran? Last week, President Donald Trump ordered a drone attack that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Published Jan. 10 2020 @ 2:13am

Mother Nature inspired Cash to write 'Flesh and Blood' This week in 1971: The U.S. began its second decade of involvement in Vietnam; Berkeley, California, chemists announced the first synthetic production of growth hormones; New York City Police ended a six-day strike; and a singer from Kingsland, Arkansas, had his 73rd hit record. Published Jan. 10 2020 @ 1:48am