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'Best of America by Horseback' TV Show Filming in DeKalb, Texas

Mario Garcia — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:24:28 +0000

The reality TV show Best of America by Horseback show as seen on RFD TV will be in DeKalb, Texas April 27-28 filming a full episode during the Earl Smith – T.O. Pynes Memorial Trail Ride for the Northeast Texas Trail.Here’s the way the trail ride plays out: Saturday ride from DeKalb to Avery with [...]

Texas Police Dog Certification Competition Comes to Texarkana

Lisa Lindsey — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:07:27 +0000

Police Canine units have always amazed me. A police dog and their handler share a special relationship. Years ago, I had the chance to take the Citizens Police Academy from the Texarkana, Arkansas Police Department. During the class I got to see how these special dogs work.

Animal Planet's 'Finding Bigfoot' Wants to Know if You've Seen Bigfoot in Our Area!

Lisa Lindsey — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:49:14 +0000

The Fouke Monster, Big Foot or Sasquatch. Whatever you want to call him people have a fascination with him. In fact, Animal Planet’s “Finding Bigfoot” would love to investigate our area! I’ve always hear about sighting around these parts. Have you seen Big Foot? Do you have a photograph? Maybe, a personal experience you want [...]

The First Photograph of The Loch Ness Monster Taken 79 Years Ago Today [VIDEOS] [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:06:31 +0000

Back on this day in 1933, Hugh Gray was taking a walk along the shore of Loch Ness, when all of a sudden coming up from the water was a large creature! He grabbed his camera and took the first photograph of good old Nessie! There have been stories of the Loch Ness Monster since [...]

The Future of Albert Pike, Officials Want Your Opinion on 'Day Use Only' Proposal

Lisa Lindsey — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 03:00:34 +0000

None of us will ever forget the lives that were lost in the tragic flooding at Albert Pike back in June of 2010. U.S. Forest Service closed the campground for overnight use. According to KTHV- TV in Little Rock, officials are now proposing to make that a permanent policy and keep it open for day use only.

The Four States ATV Show Promises Great Deals And Lots of Family Fun!

Lisa Lindsey — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:57:24 +0000

Whether you’re getting ready for hunting season or you just want to kick up some dirt, you don’t want to miss The Four States ATV Show September 8! Here’s your chance to see tons great ATV models in one spot! Mark your calendars and bring the whole family to The Four States ATV Show [...]

Camping And a Whole Lot of Lake Fun at Lake O' The Pines [PHOTOS]

Lisa Lindsey — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:15:53 +0000

My husband John and I love to go camping!! We met friends at Lake O’ The Pines by Jefferson over the weekend. Wow! This is a huge lake!!! We had a fantastic time! We stayed a Brushy Creek only about an hour and a half away. The water was cool and clean. Although the lake [...]

How Are You Keeping Cool This Summer? [VIDEO] [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:26:01 +0000

Oh it’s hot! I mean really hot out there! So what are you doing to stay cool? I found this great video of an awesome way to have a little fun at the beach. Anyone got one of those big CAT bulldozer thingys hanging around and a beach? How Are You Keeping Cool This Summer?

When is the Texarkana Gun & Knife Show on the Texas Side?

Jim Weaver — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:44:04 +0000

If you’re a gun and knife enthusiast who lives on the Texas side, you’ll want to put this one on your weekend calendar. Saturday and Sunday, March 31st and April 1st don’t miss the Gun & Knife Show in the old Goody’s location in the Texarkana Pavilion Center right down from the Cinemark Theatre. If [...]

Hold Your Breath For The New Water Sport [VIDEO]

Lisa Lindsey — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:30:22 +0000

I’m ready for summer! Water-skiing is a huge part of summer activities but I’ve never been able to master it. So instead of being pulled by a boat on top of the water, how about being pulled by a boat UNDER water? I’m talking about Subwing. This thing is cool! I can do that! Now [...]

Cat Helps Lost Hiker Stay Warm [VIDEO]

Lisa Lindsey — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:59:28 +0000

Alright, so a dog is man’s best friend, but a cat is a lost hiker’s best friend! Margaret Page was lost for three and half weeks in New Mexico’s Gila National Forest. She’s safe. Although she was found malnourished, she can thank her cat for saving her life. She cuddled up with her cat Miya [...]

Arkansas' Top Five Romantic Weekend Getaways

Mario Garcia — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:18:44 +0000

You know with Valentine’s Day over and done with for another year, it doesn’t mean it has to be the end of romance. There are plenty ways to express your love throughout the year to your significant other without breaking the bank account. And the best news is, there are plenty of places you can go together as a couple within a few short hours from here. Let me share a few places that will definitely put the spark and passion back in your love life and it doesn’t even have to be Valentine’s Day.

Great Camping And Off-Roading a Short Drive Away

Lisa Lindsey — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:35:23 +0000

My husband, John, and I love to go camping and do a little off-roading! Whether you like to camp or if you’re into off-roading by OHV, ATV or Motorcycle there are great places just a quick drive away! There is something really wonderful about camping and it’s not just the outdoors, it’s the people you [...]

Bald Eagle Watching Tours at Arkansas State Parks

JeffOnRadio — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:23:33 +0000

It’s the time of year again when some of the State Parks in Arkansas host Eagle watching events… and yes, it’s cold on the water. Eagle watching veterans will tell you to bundle up on the cold mornings… thermal underwear, warm cap, gloves, and a good heavy coat. Trust us, when you see your first majestic Bald Eagle take flight, you will forget all about the temperature.

Family Gets Lost in Corn Maze And Calls 911 [VIDEO]

Lisa Lindsey — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:20:35 +0000

I’ve been seeing some stories of really cool corn mazes across the country. I always thought the adventure would be fun, but this family from Massachusetts, not so much! They got lost in a corn maze and eventually made a frantic call to 911. Authorities found them with in a minute only 25 feet from [...]

England's Cheese Rolling Competition Can't Be Stopped [VIDEO]

Lisa Lindsey — Tue, 31 May 2011 13:32:59 +0000

Who knew cheese could be so dangerous! The Annual Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling Contest in England was cancelled due to concerns about safety, but that didn’t stop the “Unofficial Cheese Roll” yesterday. Contestants chase an 8-pound wheel of cheese down a hill, and the first one to catch it at the bottom is the winner. Talk [...]

Island Routes: The Best of the Best of the Caribbean [Video]

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:10:19 +0000

When you stay at a Beaches Resort, you MUST book an "Island Routes" tour! Founded by a group of Energetic Caribbean People, Island Routes has one mission: to showcase the culture, beauty and natural resources that define each unique island destination.

German Girl Trains Cow to Jump, Run and be Ridden

Aaron on Air — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:58:54 +0000

After her parents nipped her horse-owning dreams in the bud, German-based Regina Mayer didn’t give up. Instead of begging and pleading as most young ones do, she decided to take matters into her own hand by training Luna, one of the family’s cows. Mayer spent hours with the brown-and-white cow, teaching it how to run, [...]

Lisa's Off-Roading and Camping Trip

Lisa Lindsey — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:45:06 +0000

This past weekend my husband John and I enjoyed a little off-roading and camping at the first Arkansas Rovers Society Spring Rally in Hot Springs. We had a great time with friends. Ya gotta love our Rover “Cinderella” and camper “Egg-Bert”! We always have some much fun on these excursions that on the way home, [...]