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Sevier County woman killed in accident A Sevier County woman was killed Monday night in a one-vehicle accident near De Queen. by Texarkana Gazette Staff Published Mar. 3 2021 @ 3:15pm

Teachers in Texas now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine The Texas Department of State Health Services announced today that teachers in Texas are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Published Mar. 3 2021 @ 3:06pm

Four States Fair coming to town on April 2 The 76th annual Four States Fair and Rodeo is coming back beginning April 2 and will run through April 11. Published Mar. 3 2021 @ 3:02pm

In case you've ever wondered ... Highway department medallions mark locations of right-of-way for highways A close observer walking along North William Street in Atlanta, Texas, may think they have found the center of town or something else official when looking down at their feet close to the edge of the sidewalk. Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 4:46pm

Tournament Play Henry Jeffries of St. James Day School in Texarkana watches as the tennis ball goes out while his partner Sheppard Gray, left, looks on. Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 4:43pm

Take a walk in the park | Atlanta oasis offers respite for young and old One of the more pleasant introductions for the visitor coming to Atlanta from the north is the passing of the city's children and picnic park on the left side of North Louise St. Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 4:35pm

Mystery, What Mystery? Here's another variation of Where Is It? - both the mystery and answer are explained here. Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 4:23pm

Man receives 10-year federal prison sentence for meth distribution A man who was caught dealing methamphetamine in Hempstead and Howard counties was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison Tuesday. by Lynn LaRowe / Texarkana Gazette Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 3:19pm

Two men enter pleas of not guilty to capital murder | State not seeking death penalty Two men accused of killing a third in the course of a robbery entered pleas of not guilty to capital murder at separate hearings Tuesday in Bowie County district court. by Lynn LaRowe / Texarkana Gazette Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 3:16pm

Literacy Council holding Easter egg fundraiser The Easter Bunny will get a little help this year from the Literacy Council of Bowie and Miller Counties. by Karl Richter / Texarkana Gazette Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 3:09pm

Missing Miller County senior, 77, found safe on beach at Padre Island A missing Miller County man has been found safe in Padre Island, Texas. by Lori Dunn Published Mar. 1 2021 @ 10:51pm

Woman accused of sexual misconduct A 25-year-old DeKalb woman was arrested last week for alleged sexual misconduct with a 16-year-old girl. by Lynn LaRowe Published Mar. 1 2021 @ 10:43pm

Two more COVID-19 deaths in Bowie County From Thursday to Monday, Bowie County, Texas, recorded two additional deaths because of COVID-19, bringing the county's death toll to 181, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. by Karl Richter / Texarkana Gazette Published Mar. 1 2021 @ 5:19pm

Juvenile receives life sentence after pleading guilty to murder A juvenile accused of capital murder in a fatal December 2019 shooting was sentenced to life in prison Monday after pleading guilty to the lesser offense of first-degree murder. by Lynn LaRowe / Texarkana Gazette Published Mar. 1 2021 @ 4:46pm

Seven hurt in fire at El Dorado refinery Seven people were injured Saturday when a fire broke out at a local oil refinery, officials said. by Caitlan Butler | El Dorado News-Times Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 9:26pm

DeKalb mayor says municipal officials are still assessing severe winter storm damage DeKalb Public Works crews are still assessing the recent sub-freezing damage caused to municipal streets along with the city's water utility system. by Greg Bischof Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 8:54pm

Hooks man dies in accident with Freightliner A Hooks, Texas, man was killed late Thursday in a vehicle accident with a Freightliner. by Texarkana Gazette Staff Published Feb. 26 2021 @ 5:36pm

Seven COVID-19 deaths since Monday in Bowie County From Monday to Thursday, Bowie County, Texas, recorded seven additional deaths because of COVID-19, bringing the county's death toll to 179. by Karl Richter / Texarkana Gazette Published Feb. 25 2021 @ 4:50pm

Significant weather advisory issued for Texarkana region A significant weather advisory has been issued for parts of the Texarkana region until 4:30 p.m. Published Feb. 25 2021 @ 4:13pm

Local resident performs in virtual Shakespeare in the Park This year's Shakespeare in the Park is different but also special. One performer involved in the production is a local resident from Texarkana, Texas, who was introduced to the American Shakespeare Center by the performances at Historic Washington State Park. Published Feb. 25 2021 @ 2:59pm

Wealthy widow, cat lover, leaves $1 million to animal shelter Representatives of a late local widow who cared for dozens of cats at a time made her $1 million donation to the Animal Care and Adoption Center official with a ceremony there Thursday. by Karl Richter / Texarkana Gazette Published Feb. 25 2021 @ 2:11pm

Central Bowie County WSC boil water notice rescinded The Central Bowie County WSC public water system announced Wednesday that its boil water notice has been rescinded. Published Feb. 24 2021 @ 10:40pm

De Queen man held related to triple murder, child abduction A De Queen, Arkansas, man is being held here — but not charged — as a homicide investigation continues into the deaths of three Madison County, Arkansas, residents and the abduction of a child from the home where the killings happened. Published Feb. 24 2021 @ 10:15pm