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Consensus builds in superintendent search A consensus of the material qualifications and characteristics of a new superintendent of schools for the Hope Public Schools has begun to develop within the community, educators, students and the HPS Board of Education. by Ken McLemore | Special to the Gazette Published May. 7 2021 @ 8:37pm

Work begins on $150 million broadband project Work has started here on a $150 million project that will ultimately make broadband available to all Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative's members in the Four States area, officials said. Published May. 5 2021 @ 12:11am

St. Michael-Atlanta welcomes back volunteers CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital-Atlanta volunteers have returned to duty after a "hiatus" because of the COVID-19 pandemic. by Karl Richter Published May. 4 2021 @ 11:28pm

Business is good for Mexican food truck If customers take the time to use a bit of imagination when visiting Atlanta's new food truck at the corner of North Louise and West Allday streets, they might sense the energy and enthusiasm of young people. Published May. 4 2021 @ 6:14pm

After 105 years, answer to poem's question is 'yes' Some 105 years ago, Grace Daniel of Hughes Springs published a poem in her graduation yearbook. Published May. 4 2021 @ 6:11pm

Around Cass County Around Cass County for May 5, 2021 Published May. 4 2021 @ 6:05pm

Atlanta, Texas, man arrested on child injury charge DALLAS -- A man with ties to Atlanta, Texas, has been arrested on a charge of injury to a child with intent to cause severe bodily injury and serious mental deficiency or impairment, according to law enforcement. Published May. 4 2021 @ 11:27am

Riverbend names program head for regional project Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. will manage the development of the proposed $200 million regional water system to many cities in Bowie and Red River counties, an official said. by Christy Busby Worsham Published May. 4 2021 @ 12:48am

Abandoned wells a drag on Arkansas | Hendrix College professors, students say much acreage could be reclaimed, put to profitable use Nearly 80% of Arkansas' more than 47,300 oil and gas wells sit spent and abandoned, data shows, and Hendrix College professors and students have found that these unused well lands, along with thousands like them around the U.S., are leaving billions of dollars on the table. by Ashton Eley/Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Published May. 4 2021 @ 12:46am

Collom and Carney Clinic now offering COVID-19 vaccine Collom and Carney Clinic Association is offering the COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 16 years old or older. Anyone wanting a vaccine can make an appointment, however the clinic is also available for people who walk-in without an appointment, according to a news release from the clinic. Collom and Carney is administering the Pfizer vaccine that requires two doses. At the time of the first vaccination, an appointment is scheduled for the second vaccination. The vaccines are available at Collom and Carney's Clinic at 5002 Cowhorn Creek Road in Texarkana from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. To schedule an appointment call 903-614-3287. Published May. 4 2021 @ 12:40am

Redwater holds district-wide art show The high school here held a district-wide art show last week, featuring student artwork from all grade levels. by Andrew Bell Published May. 4 2021 @ 12:39am

Boston Masonic Lodge presents 2 awards Boston Masonic Lodge recently presented two awards. Published May. 4 2021 @ 12:28am

Police: Recruiting down across U.S., but local pool is still strong | Departments cite 'phenomenal' community support The number of people applying to be police officers nationwide is dwindling. However, even though both Texarkana police departments are seeing fewer applicants overall they also are still seeing enough qualified candidates. by Lori Dunn Published May. 3 2021 @ 12:53am

Local business expands during pandemic shutdown TEXARKANA, Texas — When it comes down to any store, even a thrift store or flea market, much of it is presentation. by Junius Stone Published May. 3 2021 @ 12:51am

Reunions The Blevins class reunion for all graduates of Blevins High School will be June 4, 2021, at Hempstead Hall. A meet and greet begins at 4 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. Money is due by May 27, 2021, and may be sent to Vicky Land, 3507 Circle View Dr., Texarkana, AR 71854. Info: 870-845-2598 or 903-748-4452. Published May. 3 2021 @ 12:49am

On the Record CIVIL COURT Bowie County Bank of America vs. Gary Brown, default; Bank of America vs. Ronnie J. Galloway; Aaron Wilson vs. Reeda Cambron Sisk, damages due to negligence with a motor vehicle; Synchrony Bank vs. Jo Steele, default; Velocity Investments LLC vs. Bradley Halford, default; Synchrony Bank vs. Katrina Lane, default; Crown Asset Management LLC vs. Karry Karr, default; Ziona Larry vs. Berniece Meyers, damages due to negligence with a motor vehicle; Reunion SNF LP vs. Johnny Tenbrook et al, default. Published May. 3 2021 @ 12:48am

Back when it was a snap Families didn't used to take the volume of photographs that we do now. The cameras of decades ago made it cost prohibitive to shoot the number of pictures we do today. by John Moore Published May. 2 2021 @ 11:52pm

American Legion post to celebrate its 100th anniversary May 15 Members of both local American Legions — Post 58 in Texarkana, Arkansas, and Post 25 in Texarkana, Texas — will be invited to Post 58's 100th Anniversary celebration of its original founding during a joint Legion meeting May 15. by Greg Bischof Published May. 2 2021 @ 11:48pm

Arkansas Century Farm applications due May 31 The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the 2021 Arkansas Century Farm program. Published May. 2 2021 @ 11:47pm

Quorum Court's insurance panel meets Tuesday The Miller County Quorum Court's Insurance Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday inside the Texarkana, Arkansas, City Board of Directors meeting room on the Arkansas-side City Hall's second floor. by Greg Bischof Published May. 2 2021 @ 11:45pm

UAHT commencement to be held May 11 The 2021 University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana commencement ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 11 in Hempstead Hall on the Hope Campus. by Andrew Bell Published May. 2 2021 @ 11:44pm

Arkansas Legislature wraps up session The legislature brought the 2021 regular session to a close with a dramatic midnight meeting to approve a Sovereignty Act, which declares new federal laws invalid if they infringe on the right to bear arms. by From Arkansas Senate Information Office Published May. 2 2021 @ 11:37pm

Hughes Springs parade features title winners The Wildflower Trails Festival parades recognized not only flowers but also people in the three towns of Linden, Hughes Springs and Avinger last Saturday. Published Apr. 27 2021 @ 6:38pm