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Abilene man gets 80 years for accident that killed three in Southwest Arkansas An Abilene, Texas, man pleaded guilty Wednesday to causing an accident that killed three members of a Sevier County family last year. by Lori Dunn Published Sep. 17 2020 @ 4:26pm

Gov. Abbott gives Texarkana, Texas, the OK to begin expanded reopening Gov. Greg Abbott addressed Texas on Thursday to allow some regions to begin expanded reopening capacity that are not in a 'COVID-19 Danger Zone,' and Texarkana is included on the list. Published Sep. 17 2020 @ 12:55pm

Some residents of Hooks are under boil order Residents in parts of this town - located east of Texarkana - must boil their water before consuming it. Because of a water main break, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued a boil order. Published Sep. 15 2020 @ 10:21pm

Weeks of work go into band's performance A high school band's Friday night performance at football games is one of a town's most colorful exhibitions. Published Sep. 15 2020 @ 9:38pm

New bridge project will change the scenery along Highway 8 The scenic crossing of the Sulphur River by the R.M. Hubbard Bridge on State Highway 8 between Douglassville and Maud is going to be an even more interesting spectacle in coming months and years. Published Sep. 15 2020 @ 9:08pm

Three inducted into Atlanta Hall of Fame The Atlanta ISDAthletics Hall of Fame inducted its third class of honorees Friday in ceremonies prior to the Gilmer football game. Published Sep. 15 2020 @ 8:52pm

Around Cass County Atlanta cheerleaders walk onto the field to congratulate first responders who were honored on this special 9-11 football game night Friday. Published Sep. 15 2020 @ 8:44pm

Where is it? Where Is it? mystery can't keep you from knowing what this scene is. It is, of course, Emergency Services District 2. Published Sep. 15 2020 @ 8:39pm

UPDATED | Queen City closes schools because of COVID-19 cases Schools here have closed campuses for the rest of the week after experiencing a significant increase in the number of students and staff members who have been in close contact with individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19. by Andrew Bell Published Sep. 15 2020 @ 2:51pm

Local man charged with internet stalking of a child TEXARKANA, Arkansas — A Texarkana man is facing a criminal charge for allegedly stalking a 15-year-old girl on social media. by Lynn LaRowe Published Sep. 15 2020 @ 12:22am

Quorum Court members spar over spending | Miller County may have to cash CD to meet payroll The need to possibly cash a county certificate of deposit in order to meet payroll led to a discussion about financial priorities at a Miller County Quorum Court meeting Monday. by Greg Bischof Published Sep. 14 2020 @ 10:14pm

On the Beat Law enforcement and emergency dispatch reports for Sunday, September 13, 2020. Published Sep. 14 2020 @ 8:43pm

TASD Board to weigh budget, salary resolutions Texarkana Arkansas School District will consider their budget and salary resolutions in a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday. by Andrew Bell Published Sep. 14 2020 @ 8:40pm

Commissioners approve sale of tax-delinquent property Bowie County commissioners approved the resale of at least six pieces of real estate Monday, since all the property is delinquent on tax payments. Published Sep. 14 2020 @ 7:40pm

Three districts confirm student, staff COVID-19 cases over weekend Liberty-Eylau and Maud Independent School Districts, as well as the Texarkana Arkansas School District, all confirmed COVID-19 cases within their districts over the weekend. by Andrew Bell Published Sep. 14 2020 @ 1:57pm

Curtains rise again | Local arts council ready to finish year strong TRAHC, the local arts council, was back doing what it does best Saturday— elevating the classical performing arts. by Junius Stone Published Sep. 13 2020 @ 11:57pm

Quorum Court to meet tonight Miller County Quorum Court members will meet at 6 p.m. today to accept $323,250 from the Arkansas State Highway Fund to help finance repairs for one mile of County Road 4. Published Sep. 13 2020 @ 11:56pm

ASU taps Texarkana resident Lt. Col. Neal for Distinguished Alumni Award The Arkansas State University Alumni Association will hold its 37th annual Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony later this month -- and one of those to be honored is a Texarkana, Arkansas, resident. by Greg Bischof Published Sep. 13 2020 @ 11:54pm

On the Record Court reports from the area. Published Sep. 13 2020 @ 9:27pm

Commissioners Court meets about sale of county property NEW BOSTON, Texas — The sale of real property acquired by Bowie County owing to delinquent tax payments will be one of the issues discussed at the Bowie County Commissioners Court meeting at 9 a.m. today. Published Sep. 13 2020 @ 9:26pm

ASP Trooper promoted to sergeant HOPE, Ark. — Arkansas State Trooper First Class Ryne Shelton has been promoted to sergeant. Published Sep. 13 2020 @ 8:41pm

On the Beat Police and fire reports from the area. Published Sep. 13 2020 @ 8:40pm

'HH Unplugged' concert will benefit Junior Auxiliary of Hope HOPE, Ark. Hempstead Hall will present a new virtual event, "HH Unplugged," featuring local artists Bitsy Carter and Jeff Smith in an acoustic concert at 7 p.m. Oct. 2. Published Sep. 13 2020 @ 8:39pm