Lori Dunn has been a reporter at the Texarkana Gazette since 1996, which seems impossible, because there is no way she can be that old. As a child, Lori loved to interview people for a made-up talk show and write stories for a made-up magazine. Journalism became a reality for her in the 1990's when she signed up for journalism classes at Texarkana College. During her time at the Gazette, she has covered the police beat and breaking news, has been coordinator of Active Age Magazine since 2007 and is also a general assignment reporter. Lori is a native of De Queen, Ark. She has a bachelor's degree in English from East Texas State University-Texarkana. She loves to read and retreat to the woods on weekends with her animals.
Health Department chronicles exposure to COVID-19 at three regional churches in Arkansas
One church in De Queen and two in Nashville are among 44 churches on an Arkansas Department of Health list as having documented exposure to COVID-19.
Jul. 1 2020 @ 10:40pm
Body of missing boater recovered with help of local fishermen
The body of a man missing since Sunday in the Red River was recovered Monday with help from local fishermen.
Jun. 30 2020 @ 3:22pm
Nashville School District virus cases decrease to under five
NASHVILLE, Ark.: A number of employees in the Nashville School District have tested positive for COVID-19 but the numbers have decreased in recent days, according to an Arkansas Department of Health report.
Jun. 29 2020 @ 10:03pm
Bowie County COVID-19 cases increase
Positive COVID-19 cases have increased by 21 in Bowie County, according to information from the county's Emergency Operations Center.
Jun. 29 2020 @ 10:02pm
Boy Scouts selling Camp Pioneer
The Caddo Area Council Boy Scouts of America have accepted an offer for the purchase of Camp Pioneer.
Jun. 29 2020 @ 8:51pm
Boy Scouts may sell Camp Pioneer
Board members for the Caddo Area Council of the Boy Scouts will meet Sunday to consider selling Camp Pioneer.
Jun. 26 2020 @ 10:58pm
Texarkana region sees slight increase in coronavirus cases Thursday
COVID-19 cases in Bowie County rose by four Thursday, according to information from the Bowie County Emergency Operations Center. The new cases brought the total number to 242 With 119 recoveries and 16 related deaths.
Jun. 25 2020 @ 4:35pm
Sevier County adds 8 new COVID-19 cases
Bowie County's positive COVID-19 cases rose by two on Wednesday, according to the Bowie County Emergency Operations Center. The operations center reported a total of 238 positive COVID-19 cases, with 119 recoveries and 16 related deaths.
Jun. 25 2020 @ 1:05am
Race for the Cure canceled in wake of COVID-19; local office to close as Susan G. Komen restructures
Susan G. Komen is restructuring the organization because of the health and economic crisis being experiencing due to COVID-19, officials said Wednesday.
Jun. 25 2020 @ 12:41am
ACTIVE AGE | Community service has been a way of life for Nedra Turney
Service to community has long been a part of Nedra Harris Turney's life.
Jun. 24 2020 @ 10:20pm
New pastor at Trinity Baptist excited for church's future
Andy Coats is the new senior pastor at Trinity Baptist Church and he's excited to see what the future holds for the church and its congregation.
Jun. 24 2020 @ 12:56am
Not Set in Stone | Debate heated but nonviolent at base of Confederate monument
A downtown Confederate monument on Friday was the focus of emotion and heated debate as people for and against its removal clashed beneath it.
Jun. 20 2020 @ 12:16am
Local law enforcement responds to order to ban chokeholds
An executive order encouraging better police practices signed Tuesday by President Donald Trump bans chokeholds unless an officer's life is at risk.
Jun. 17 2020 @ 11:15pm
Harvest Regional Food Bank offers free summer lunches for area children, teens
Harvest Regional Food Bank is partnering with Life House Church in Texarkana, Arkansas, to provide free summer lunches for local youth.
Jun. 13 2020 @ 8:50pm
Traffic citations, accidents down in Arkansas during COVID-19
Social distancing and more people working remotely has resulted in less traffic on Arkansas highways.
Jun. 6 2020 @ 8:51pm
Stand-off suspect booked into the jail
The suspect in a three-hour standoff at a Richmond Road apartment complex has been booked into the Bi-State jail on numerous charges.
Jun. 5 2020 @ 11:38pm
Southwest Oklahoma community mourns death of two children
The tragic deaths of two children in separate accidents on the same day, has rocked the residents of this vacation community, especially the first responders who worked to save the children.
Jun. 5 2020 @ 10:41pm
Girl drowns at Southeast Oklahoma lake
An 11-year-old girl has drowned at Broken Bow Lake.
Jun. 2 2020 @ 12:55pm
Resist the urge to 'rescue' fawns in the wild, wildlife expert warns
A white-tailed fawn looks fragile and vulnerable when found alone in the forest or a pasture.
May. 31 2020 @ 11:06pm
ACTIVE AGE | Local gardeners test their green thumbs: Customers with time on their hands eager to work outdoors, retailers say
A lot of people are spending more time at home these days and have some extra time on their hands.
May. 27 2020 @ 3:14pm