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.
ACTIVE AGE | Love and marriage: Couples share their stories
Almost every long marriage has an interesting story behind it.
Feb. 26 2020 @ 10:30pm
Benefit run will raise funds for 'Stop the Bleed' kits for police officers
The kits are designed to provide the user with immediate access to products intended to stop traumatic hemorrhaging.
Feb. 21 2020 @ 6:48am
Area officers escort body of TC policeman | Damon Lynn was killed Saturday in a motorcycle accident
Officers with several local and area law enforcement agencies escorted Texarkana College Police Officer Damon Lynn's body back to Texarkana from Shreveport, Louisiana, on Wednesday.
Feb. 20 2020 @ 5:09am
Texarkana Police officer speaks to public during active shooter training
Texarkana, Texas, Police Officer Pete Mann spoke on active shooter response training at the event organized by Texarkana Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Feb. 18 2020 @ 2:07am
Local officer honored by law enforcement motorcycle club
Texarkana, Texas, Police Officer Karey Parker has been recognized for his contributions to the community by the Third Watch Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club.
Feb. 15 2020 @ 4:56am
Flashback Friday | Texarkana bio of Johnny Green, James Williams and Louie Avery
If football is a religion in the South -- and many locals would agree it is -- then Texarkana Gazette sportswriters Johnny Green, James Williams and Louie Avery easily could be called three of its most zealous disciples.
Feb. 14 2020 @ 9:29pm
Man sought for alleged sexual abuse of chid under 14
The Texarkana, Texas, Police Department has a felony warrant for Premium Clark.
Feb. 14 2020 @ 5:36pm
Storm spotters learn what to look for when reporting bad weather
Flash flooding is the No. 1 weather-related cause of death and more than 50% of those deaths happen in vehicles, an area meteorologist told a crowd of prospective storm spotters Tuesday night.
Feb. 12 2020 @ 5:15am
Flu still widespread in Texarkana | In wake of coronavirus, health department urging staff to ask patients about travels
The flu is still going strong in Texarkana and medical professionals are urging everyone to use caution.
Feb. 9 2020 @ 5:07am
Area teacher who nabbed gator bags winning buck too
It's been a hunting season to remember for Elizabeth "Liz" Bowman.
Feb. 9 2020 @ 5:05am
ACTIVE AGE | 'It's never too late:' Women recover health in working out
Monica Barfield can be found working out on the treadmill at Anytime Fitness most weekday mornings. And that's all before her real workday starts.
Jan. 29 2020 @ 10:29pm
'Marvin Nichols is holding us hostage' | School superintendent says reservoir issue is hurting community
Stanley Jessee told members of Region D Water Planning Group Thursday that the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir is holding his family and neighbors hostage.
Jan. 24 2020 @ 4:51am
County asking for public's input on hospital design
The Sevier County Hospital Board of Directors is seeking community input on the design for the New Sevier County Hospital.
Jan. 12 2020 @ 4:54am
Marijuana dispensary now open in Texarkana
Red River Remedy, a medical marijuana dispensary in Texarkana, Arkansas, officially opens Friday.
Jan. 10 2020 @ 3:42pm
Risky storms, flash flooding in Friday forecast
The chance of severe storms in Texarkana and the surrounding area Friday has been upgraded to a moderate risk, according to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, La.
Jan. 9 2020 @ 7:02pm
Miller County has new 911 Emergency Communications Equipment
Miller County officials are now using the county's new 911 emergency communications equipment at the Miller County Sheriff's Office.
Jan. 7 2020 @ 9:47pm
Food bank expands to high schools, colleges
Harvest Texarkana food banks have expanded to help the populations of local high schools and colleges.
Jan. 6 2020 @ 6:28am
Counterfeit bills remain a problem in Texarkana area
Counterfeit money in Texarkana has been a problem in the past few years.
Jan. 2 2020 @ 4:18pm
Louisiana murder suspect is arrested in Texarkana
A murder suspect wanted in Louisiana has been arrested in Texarkana, according to authorities.
Jan. 1 2020 @ 3:33am
TOP 10 OF 2019 | Honorable Mention: LaSalle twice made list of noncompliant jails
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards twice placed Bowie County on its list of noncompliant jails in 2019.
Jan. 1 2020 @ 3:31am