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.
Stolen car found in Red River near Mandeville
A stolen vehicle was found in the Red River near Mandeville, Arkansas Wednesday morning.
Apr. 8 2020 @ 10:07pm
Drive-up clinic in Sevier County tests residents for COVID-19 | County has 6 cases
Lansdell Family Clinic employees and volunteers stayed busy Wednesday as Sevier County residents took advantage of drive-up screening and testing for COVID-19.
Apr. 8 2020 @ 6:51pm
Little River and Red River counties still at zero COVID-19 cases
Positive cases of COVID-19 are increasing every day but two area counties have no cases at all.
Apr. 7 2020 @ 8:51pm
Hempstead County inmates making masks for deputies
"The N95 masks we have are few and far between. We have a very limited supply of those. I noticed some other places were making their own masks and thought I would put the inmates to work," Sheriff James Singleton said.
Apr. 5 2020 @ 3:49am
TTPD patrolling on motorcycles again
TEXARKANA, Texas — Police officers in Texarkana, Texas, are using motorcycles for patrol for the first time in more than 10 years.
Apr. 4 2020 @ 1:02am
Local fire department to drop off Easter candy for children
Hooks firefighters will be playing Easter Bunny for local children this year.
Apr. 3 2020 @ 1:58am
Tourist town does its best in tough times
Like many establishments these days, Girls Gone Wine is "openish."
Mar. 29 2020 @ 2:40am
Howard County has reported virus case; Hempstead off the list
Howard County, Arkansas, has been added to the list of Arkansas counties with a positive case of COVID-19 while Hempstead County has been taken off the map.
Mar. 28 2020 @ 3:31am
Cancer claims Arkansas-side police detective
Texarkana, Arkansas, Police Detective Holly Smith died Wednesday after a year-long battle with cancer, according to the Police Department.
Mar. 27 2020 @ 3:20am
Pruett's offers shop-by-appointment times for elderly residents during virus
Pruett's Food stores in De Queen, Arkansas and Broken Bow, Oklahoma are offering shop-by-appointment times for elderly residents and shoppers with health risks.
Mar. 27 2020 @ 1:01am
ACTIVE AGE | Not letting the grass grow under her feet: Georgia McFaul may be retired, but she's still the 'hard-workingest woman'
Georgia McFaul may be retired, but she's still the 'hard-workingest woman'
Mar. 25 2020 @ 8:57pm
ACTIVE AGE | Senior adults find new enemy in novel coronavirus
Senior adults have been hardest hit by COVID-19. The death of a Matagorda, Texas, man in his late 90s has been one of the more recent fatalities.
Mar. 25 2020 @ 8:55pm
Hempstead County joins list of confirmed COVID-19 cases
Hempstead and Pike counties in Southwest Arkansas have their first confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to the Arkansas Health Department.
Mar. 24 2020 @ 7:13pm
Police say virus having no effect on local crime
Local law enforcement agencies are still patrolling and responding to emergencies despite fears of COVID-19.
Mar. 21 2020 @ 3:06am
Arkansas Department of Health confirms Sevier County resident tests positive for COVID-19
A Sevier County Arkansas resident has tested positive for COVID-19.
Mar. 19 2020 @ 7:44pm
Stores set hours for vulnerable customers
Several chain stores, including Albertsons, Target and Dollar General, are adjusting their shopping hours to accommodate senior and others most at-risk for COVID-19 virus.
Mar. 19 2020 @ 4:35am
Closures related to coronavirus leave Harvest Texarkana needing donations
Food that was expected to last for months at Harvest Regional Food Bank is quickly being used as a result of schools closing in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Mar. 18 2020 @ 3:59am
Harvest Texarkana in need of donations because of COVID-19 closures
Food that was expected to last for months at Harvest Regional Food Bank is quickly being used as a result of schools closing due to COVID-19.
Mar. 18 2020 @ 12:00am
County jails monitor inmates for virus
Jail administrators in Texarkana are carefully monitoring incoming inmates as cases of COVID 19 virus spread.
Mar. 15 2020 @ 3:24am
TAFD officer to lead team providing medical aid
Texarkana, Arkansas, Fire Department Battalion Chief Rick Pavick has recently deployed as team leader of the National Disaster Medical System AR-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team.
Mar. 14 2020 @ 4:30am