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.
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.
Mar. 1 2021 @ 10:51pm
Today kicks off Arkansas' Severe Weather Awareness Week
The first week in March has been designated Severe Weather Awareness Week in Arkansas.
Feb. 28 2021 @ 8:49pm
Fast moving air masses behind temperature extremes
A little over a week ago, Texarkana had a record low temperature of minus-1 degrees. Fast forward a week, and the temperature reached 72 degrees.
Feb. 27 2021 @ 8:08pm
ACTIVE AGE | Trail rides honor grandson's memory: Couple's work raises funds for Arkansas Children's hospital
A health crisis involving his grandson has fueled Bill Waggoner's passion for helping raise money for Arkansas Children's Hospital.
Feb. 27 2021 @ 2:01pm
ACTIVE AGE | Local retinal specialist helps seniors preserve eyesight
Vision loss does not have to be an inevitable part of the aging process.
Feb. 27 2021 @ 2:01pm
Patterson's photo still printing, shooting and restoring photos at new location
After almost 30 years at its Summerhill Road location, Patterson's Photo Studio and Imaging is going strong at its new location on 3405 Cascades Boulevard.
Feb. 26 2021 @ 8:26pm
Man arrested for allegedly giving gun to 13-year-old prior to shooting
A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested on a charge of making a firearm accessible to a child after a 13-year-old allegedly shot his girlfriend in the arm.
Feb. 25 2021 @ 3:37pm
After the flood | County gets operational in its temporary home in wake of courthouse catastrophe
Trucks were unloading furniture Wednesday at the Landmark building in downtown Texarkana as Miller County employees began settling in to new surroundings.
Feb. 24 2021 @ 11:43pm
Police nab suspect in parking lot slaying
Texarkana murder suspect Marques Thompson has been arrested at a relative's home in Texarkana, Texas.
Feb. 23 2021 @ 9:45pm
Local snow accumulation between 18 and 22 inches
Texarkana received between 18 and 20 inches of snow during last week's two winter storms with some locations just northeast of the city receiving between 20 and 22 inches.
Feb. 23 2021 @ 9:19pm
Texarkana's official snow accumulation between 18 and 22 inches
Texarkana received between 18 to 20 inches of snow during last week's two winter storms with some locations just northeast of the city receiving between 20 and 22 inches.
Feb. 23 2021 @ 4:42pm
It's a hard-freeze morning, then temps nudge upward
Roads will remain slick and dangerous as another hard freeze warning is in effect until 10 a.m. today.
Feb. 19 2021 @ 8:56pm
Hard freeze warning issued for area overnight
TEXARKANA —A hard freeze warning is in effect until 10 a.m. Saturday for Texarkana, Southwest Arkansas and Northeast Texas.
Feb. 19 2021 @ 10:52am
Roads hazardous but getting better | Roads hazardous but getting better
Snow has finally moved east of Texarkana but roads are still bad in many locations.
Feb. 18 2021 @ 8:34pm
Hard freeze at dawn, but to 35 after lunch | New weather records are expected
A hard freeze warning is in effect until 10 a.m. this morning.
Feb. 18 2021 @ 8:28pm
Snow, records pile up | Roads are still in bad shape: Snow expected to refreeze, worsen driving conditions
Roads in Texarkana remain dangerous today, after a second winter storm dumped several more inches of snow on the area Wednesday.
Feb. 17 2021 @ 6:55pm
Weather Channel dishes up live snow scoops from Texarkana
The Weather Channel's meteorologist Mike Seidel was reporting live from Mall Drive Wednesday morning as Texarkana experienced its second snow storm of the week.
Feb. 17 2021 @ 6:54pm
Snow expected to stop about 6 p.m. Wednesday | Roads are bad
Roads in Texarkana remain dangerous after a second winter storm dumped several more inches of snow on the area early Wednesday.
Feb. 17 2021 @ 3:48pm
Record snowstorm continues | Drivers urged to stay safe and off the streets
Another six to eight inches of snow could blanket Texarkana on Wednesday. It will fall on top of the previous snow, which will not have a chance to melt due to the frigid temperatures.
Feb. 16 2021 @ 8:37pm
Freeze Frame | Expect more of the same, officials warn
TEXARKANA — Roads in Texarkana are extremely treacherous and may remain so as more snow and ice are expected to fall in the coming days.
Feb. 15 2021 @ 8:24pm