2019

How do you know when summer is almost over? They set the date to close the Splash Pad. Here it is, the Rotary Splash Pad at Spring Lake Park will be closing for the season on September 30.

Even though we have had small amounts of rain scattered around the area the last few days, the weather forecast continues to be dry and hot at least through this week and maybe deep into next week as well. As of Thursday, September 12, 2019, the following counties are under a "Burn Ban" in East Texas, Southwest Arkansas and Northwest Louisiana. Click on the links below to see all the cou

The Miller County Health Unit and the Hempstead County Health Unit, both with the Arkansas Department of Health are having FREE Flu Shot events near the end of September, keep reading for dates and times.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA.gov), the dryness and heat will continue at least through this week and maybe deep into next week as well. As of Monday, September 9, 2019, the following counties are under a "Burn Ban" in East Texas, Southwest Arkansas and Northwest Louisiana:

Magic Springs Theme and Water Park will open for Magic Screams, the Scare Capital of Arkansas, on Saturday, September 28. Hours are Saturdays from noon to 11 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 9 p.m. through Sunday, November 3, 2019.

Southern Arkansas University’s bachelor’s degree program in Engineering has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.

This week's featured felon from the Texarkana Texas Police Department is Kadarius Tyler.

Opening up my brain and thinking again, really is there anything more dangerous? Walmart drops the news yesterday, Tuesday, September 3, that they are going to stop selling certain short barrel rifle ammo and pistol ammunition when they run out... as if that will do anything to stem the tide of violence in our society.

This week's featured felon from the Texarkana Texas Police Department is Mitchell Price.

Whirlpool is recalling Glass Cooktops under several brand names with touch controls due to burn and possible fire hazards according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The cars and trucks are being shined up as we speak for the Reset Student Ministries 2nd Annual Car & Truck Show this Saturday in Dekalb.

This Saturday, Langdon Polaris, RV & Trailer invites you to join the fun and help raise money for the local charity, Beans 2 Bandaids.