Remaining Four Alamo Girls Taken During Raid To Remain In Foster Care Oct 3, 2008
Danita Abernathy who is the Child Appointed Services Advocate of Texarkana says the girls are ok physically but. "Emotionally they miss the people they live with. They want contact with their familes. But they are doing fine." The judge presiding over the case ruled that the remaining 4 girls stay in foster care until an adjudication hearing on October 21. (KSLA.com, LA)
* Six children placed in custody after church raid Sep 23, 2008
News of the raid brought Anthony Justin Lane, 34, into Fouke from his job in nearby Texarkana, hoping for some word about his family. Lane said he has been trying for 10 years to reunite with his children, who belong to Alamos ministry. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
6 children in Arkansas custody after raid Sep 23, 2008
News of the raid brought Anthony Justin Lane, 34, into Fouke from his job roofing in nearby Texarkana, hoping for some word about his family. Lane, who said he was kicked out of the church nine years ago after questioning its practices, has been trying ever since to reunite with his children, who belong to Alamo's ministry. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Arkansas police raid ministries for child pornography Sep 22, 2008
The compound is in the town of Fouke, about 19 km from Texarkana, Arkansas. The raid involving 100 law enforcement agents entered the site Saturday without meeting any resistance, Bill Sadler, a spokesman for the state police, said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Scientists puzzled by big algae bloom Sep 21, 2008
Police and FBI agents arrived yesterday evening at the Tony Alamo Christian Ministries headquarters near Texarkana. US Attorney Bob Balfe said he expects a warrant to be issued for Alamo's arrest. (Boston Globe)
Evangelist HQ Raided on Suspicion of Child Porn Sep 21, 2008
AP/Texarkana Gazette, Tanner Spendley ... A passenger van with about 12 people inside left the compound heading for Texarkana with a police escort shortly after 8 p.m. It appeared some of those inside were children, but Selig said he didn't know whether any children would be taken into state custody. (Fox News)
Ark. evangelist compound raided in child porn case Sep 21, 2008
At 8:15 p.m. a passenger van with about 12 people inside left the compound heading for Texarkana, with a police escort. It appeared some of those inside were children and DHS spokeswoman Julie Munsell said some of the interviews would be conducted off-site. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Arkansas compound raided in child-porn case Sep 21, 2008
A passenger van with about 12 people inside left the compound heading for Texarkana with a police escort shortly after 8 p.m. It appeared some of those inside were children, but Mr. Selig said he didn't know whether any children would be taken into state custody. Police said the Alamo church complex would be allowed to open for Sunday services, although officers did not indicate when the search would end. (Globe and Mail)
More of this story Sep 19, 2008
Marsha Cuca, manager of Day in England, part of a Texarkana, Texas, based gas station chain that has been issued a subpoena, said that many people over reacted and reported nearly any price increase as a gouge. She said people need to get their facts straight and understand that her station did not raise the price of fuel until it was sold fuel at 4 a gallon. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Man guilty in Peters robbery-murder Sep 12, 2008
Mr. Fisher's parents, both from Texarkana, Ark ... She said the Texarkana Gazette reported that very morning that Mark Fisher's girlfriend had been arrested as part of a ring running a methamphetamine lab. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Ark. man convicted in fatal home invasion Sep 12, 2008
Twenty-four-year-old Mark Fisher of Texarkana faces a mandatory life term in prison. He was accused of invading the Washington County home of Shannon and Freda Dale in January 2003 with three other men. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Trial begins for man accused of robbing couple Sep 10, 2008
Mr. Fisher, 24, of Texarkana, Ark. has been charged with homicide in the death of Mrs. Dale, though prosecutors don't contend that any of the robbers meant to kill her. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
North Little Rock 17, No. 6 Texarkana 0 Sep 6, 2008
- David Hope passed for two touchdowns to lead North Little Rock to a 17-0 victory over No. 6 Texarkana Friday night. Hope finished the game 12-of-18 with two touchdowns and 159 yards. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Friday's Scores Sep 6, 2008
North Little Rock 17, Texarkana 0 ... Texarkana Texas, Texas 30, Lake Hamilton 22. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
USW Texarkana Locals Offer Emergency Shelter for Hurricane Gustav Victims Sep 2, 2008
Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Three locals of the United Steelworkers (USW) in Southeast Arkansas with union halls in-and-around Texarkana have offered emergency shelters to union members and their families who were evacuated from the Hurricane Gustav storm in the coastal areas of Louisiana and Texas ... "It's the generosity of working families who know what it means to have a helping hand when crisis strikes." The locations of the USW union halls and contacts for each are as follows: --... (PR Newswire)
Mark Your Calendars: 10 games to look for Aug 30, 2008
Lake Hamilton at Texarkana ... Texarkana won the big one, 13-0 for the state title, and the Wolves will be out for revenge. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Heber welcomes Razorback Club Aug 29, 2008
We have been to Texarkana, Dumas, Wynne, West Memphis and lots of places in between and as Harold (Horton) said a minute ago, there has been no place that has matched the enthusiasm you put forth tonight. Barrett said the entire state is hungry for Razorback football. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
Petrino expects a lot from young Razorbacks Aug 25, 2008
Though Arkansas has not released a depth chart for this season, Petrino singled out four freshmen at the team's recent media day _ Joe Adams of Little Rock, De'Anthony Curtis of Camden, Dennis Johnson of Texarkana and Jarius Wright of Warren ... Last season, the 5-foot-7, 195-pound Johnson rushed for 1,529 yards and 20 touchdowns as Texarkana won its second consecutive state title. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
DEATH RATES: Highest, lowest Aug 20, 2008
Hospitals that stand out - USATODAY.com. Hospitals that stand out. (USA Today)
Wells Fargo agrees to buy Century Bancshares Aug 18, 2008
We also will remain a leader in supporting our north Texas and Texarkana communities. San Francisco-based Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC) is a diversified financial services company with $609 billion in assets and almost 6,000 stores. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Wells Fargo enters Arkansas with purchase of Texas community bank Aug 14, 2008
4 billion Century Bancshares will boost Wells Fargo s presence in fast-growing Dallas-Fort Worth as well as make it the dominant bank in the Texarkana market that crosses both Texas and Arkansas. The transaction, subject to approval from regulators and Century Bancshares shareholders, is expected to be completed by year-end. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Wells Fargo buys Century Bancshares of Texas Aug 14, 2008
Century Bancshares has 28 Century Bank locations in nine Texas communities - Dallas, Atlanta, Addison, Farmers Branch, Frisco, The Colony, Plano, New Boston, and Texarkana. Four Century Bank branches are in Arkansas, including three in Texarkana, Ark. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Too much rain in Portland, Ark., swamps gauge Aug 13, 2008
WREG-TV Memphis - Too much rain in Portland, Ark. Too much rain in Portland, Ark. (WREG.com, TN)
Mallett Holding Multiple Roles Aug 13, 2008
The Texarkana, native, and Arkansas quarterback of the future, watched a play go left ... Hometown: Texarkana, Texas. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
2 inmates accuse Miller Co. of dodging health care Aug 10, 2008
Information from: Texarkana Gazette, http://www. texarkanagazette. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Grand jury indicts Ark. man for Army depot thefts Aug 9, 2008
TEXARKANA, Texas (AP) - A federal grand jury has indicted an Arkansas man of stealing items from the Red River Army Depot ... Information from: Texarkana Gazette. (WREG.com, TN)
Tim Lackey Talks Recruiting, Ready To Shine In 08 Aug 1, 2008
Arkansas High's (Texarkana, Arkansas) Tim Lackey has really stepped up over the offseason as he prepares for his senior season for the Razorbacks. Lackey looks to be the starting runningback after Dennis Johnson graduated and moved on to play for the Arkansas Razorbacks. (Arkansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hopeful in Arkansas Jul 26, 2008
Hope is right off of the interstate in between Texarkana and Little Rock. Known for it's watermelons, Hope attracts thousands of people each August for their Watermelon Festival. (CollegeInsiders.com)
State of the Hogs: Wide Receivers Jul 25, 2008
Keopple, now the high school coach at Texarkana, Ark. remembers coaching against Petrino years ago. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Newark resident crowned Miss Arkansas Saturday Jul 24, 2008
Miss South Arkansas Allison Waldrip, 23 of Moro; Miss Diamond Lakes Lindsey Chomiuk, 22 of Bentonville; Miss Lake Dardanelle Hannah Caldwell, 19 of Conway; Miss Little Rock Chelsey Cavin, 21 of Greenbrier; and Miss Texarkana Page Daniel, 21 of DeQueen. The pageant is co-sponsored by the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant, Inc., The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, Hot Springs Advertising and Promotions Commission and the City of Hot Springs. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
Jason Aaron Powell (1) Jul 22, 2008
Jason was born July 13, 1982, in Texarkana, Texas to Randall Lee Powell and Anita Jean Sparks Powell. He married Christi Lynn Roche on July 19, 2003, in Lewisville. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
ArkansasVarsity: Contenders and Sleepers Jul 22, 2008
After falling short to Texarkana 13-0 in the State Championship game last season, the Wolves return a gritty team who are looking to make a name for themselves. will lead the team at quarterback this season, after passing for a school record of 2,794 yards and 30 touchdowns last season, and hopes to put up numbers just as good this season. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ark. inmate enjoys 23 minutes of freedom Jul 21, 2008
Joe D. Keaton, 31, was serving a 25-year sentence for a robbery conviction out of Miller County when he ran off from the Texarkana Work Release Center, spokeswoman Dina Tyler said. Keaton was working a community job, cleaning rooms at a motel, when a prison van picked him up after work and dropped him off at the work release center about 6:40 p.m., Tyler said. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Ashlen Batson named new Miss Arkansas Jul 21, 2008
Miss Texarkana Page Daniel, 21, of De Queen, a tap dancer and newcomer swimsuit and newcomer evening gown winner. She attends the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
RC Cola breezes to first-round win Jul 14, 2008
In other games Friday, Jonesboro defeated Texarkana 9-4, Searcy came from behind to beat Sheridan 6-5 and Magnolia beat Greenbrier 6-1. Games will begin at 10:30 a.m. today with Texarkana taking on Greenbrier in an elimination game and continues with another elimination game at 1:30 p.m. as North Little Rock will face Sheridan. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Arkansas fight fans fall for Baron Cohen stunt Jul 13, 2008
We were deceived, said Dwight Duncan, president and CEO of Four States Fair Grounds in Texarkana, where the first of two Arkansas fights raised suspicions last month ... The day after the June 5 Texarkana bout, Fort Smith's convention centre hosted Blue Collar Brawlin. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Was male stripping stunt from 'Borat'? Jul 13, 2008
"We had a contract for cage fighting. We were deceived," said Dwight Duncan, president and CEO of Four States Fair Grounds in Texarkana, where the first of two Arkansas fights raised suspicions last month ... The day after the June 5 Texarkana bout, Fort Smith's convention center hosted "Blue Collar Brawlin.' " Fort Smith police Sgt. Adam Holland said organizers told him a character named "Straight Dave" would goad a planted audience member into the ring for a fight. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Scouts Notebook: WR Nate Jones Jul 4, 2008
Notes: Born Nathan DeWayne Jones, 12/30/85, in Texarkana, Texas ... Attended Texarkana High School, where he played football for head coach Barry Norton ... Named to the National Society of High School Scholars in 2003 and the Outstanding Young Men of Texarkana. (VikingUpdate.com)
SWEPCO wants a 29-mile power line for proposed SW AR power plant Jul 4, 2008
HOPE, AR (KSLA) - Even though SWEPCO has not gotten all the necessary permissions to build a planned power plant in Hempstead County, the company has applied for a permit for a 29-mile electric transmission line between the plant and Texarkana. The company filed the permit paperwork Tuesday with the Arkansas Public Service Commission. (KSLA.com, LA)
Four vehicle accident caused by smoke from farm Jun 25, 2008
Immediately after the accident, a Honda Accord, driven by Janice L. Webb of Little Rock, attempted to slow down on the ramp to avoid striking the trucks and was hit in the rear by a third 18-wheeler, driven by Jerry M. Henderson of Texarkana, Texas. Henderson was cited for following too close. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
'Don't tell' policy affects women more Jun 23, 2008
ARKANSAS Black pioneer awarded degree TEXARKANA - Sixty years after becoming the first black man to study law at a public university in the South, the late Silas Hunt got his degree from the University of Arkansas. Hunt died of tuberculosis before earning his law degree, the Texarkana Gazette reported Saturday. (Boston Globe)
Talkers: Worlds ugliest dog; degree awarded decades after death Jun 23, 2008
Gus the dog has three legs, one eye and no hair, except for a white tuft on the top of his head. He’s a real winner. (Kansas City Star)
60 years later, black U-A law student gets degree Jun 23, 2008
"The faculty of the law school realized that 60-year anniversary of his admission was coming up and we planned a program called 'Sixty Since Silas,'" Nance told the Texarkana Gazette ... The Hunt family moved to Texarkana in 1936 from Idabel, Okla ... Information from: Texarkana Gazette, http://www. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Decades after his death, U. Ark. pioneer graduates Jun 23, 2008
(06-22) 13:42 PDT Texarkana, Ark ... Hunt died of tuberculosis before earning his law degree, but the Fayetteville campus has granted him the honor posthumously, the Texarkana Gazette reported Saturday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Sportsview: Barrett, Pelphrey talk up Hog ball Jun 21, 2008
Other prospects at running back are Dennis Johnson, a freshman from Texarkana, junior Brandon Barnett and sophomore Chip Gregory. If you look at the recruiting class, particularly those kids that came out of Arkansas, there s where most of the talent was. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Eunice Theresa Cooper Jun 19, 2008
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sarah Broyles Hartz, and his children, Beth Hartz Sparks and her husband, Jerry, of Texarkana, Hope Hartz of Fayetteville, Greg Hartz and his wife, Janet Hunt Hartz, of Little Rock, and Doug Hartz and his wife, Leslie Jones Hartz, of Stuttgart; grandchildren William Sparks of Monroe, LA, Sarah Sparks Diebold of Fayetteville, Brad Spooner of Richmond, VA, Bill Spooner of Ashburn, VA, Ben Hartz of Little Rock, Meredith Hartz Shelton of Fayetteville, Rachel... (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Its the end of an era Jun 18, 2008
The Paragould High School band was named the Arkansas Honor Band in 2000 giving them the opportunity to play at the Four States Convention in Texarkana. The band played at the All American Music Festival in Fla. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Judge to decide Ark. coal-fired power plant dispute Jun 9, 2008
WREG-TV Memphis - Judge to decide Ark. coal-fired power plant dispute. (WREG.com, TN)
Crossett man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison May 28, 2008
Authorities say Brown and Carl Easter of Terrell, Texas, ran a cocaine ring that supplied drugs to El Dorado, Magnolia and Texarkana from 2001 to 2007. Easter has already been sentenced to more than 17 years in prison. (WREG.com, TN)
AAA announces baseball, softball All-Star coaches (22) May 25, 2008
He will be joined by assistant coaches Steve Peck of Rogers, Nick Newman of Texarkana and Kevin Shinn of Huntsville. Article Rating. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Papers in Searcy, Russellville, Little Rock win top honors May 18, 2008
3, Evan Lewis, Texarkana Gazette, Motorcyclist on Pavement ... 3, Jim Williams and Evan Lewis, Texarkana Gazette, Pursuing the Promise. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Ark. officials dedicate new women's detention center May 15, 2008
The department has similar centers in Texarkana, Osceola, North Little Rock and Pine Bluff, though only the Pine Bluff center is for women. The centers focus on behavior modification and provide an alternative to a traditional prison sentence. (KSLA.com, LA)
Hunting group sues to stop site work of SWEPCO plant May 13, 2008
The hearing is set for 1 p.m. in federal court in Texarkana. The group accused SWEPCO of failing to obtain the necessary permits for construction. (KSLA.com, LA)
Local golfer, 15 others selected to ASGA Governors Cup team May 11, 2008
The other four states lost interest in the Mid-South Cup Matches as the competition ceased in 2005, 29 years after its inaugural match at Texarkana Country Club in 1977. For more information or to obtain results of matches during the event, contact the golf shop at 601-442-8181, or log onto HYPERLINK. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
No guarantees with blue chip QBs May 6, 2008
Thus Mallett, a Texarkana, Ark. native returned home and enrolled at Arkansas. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Walter E. Hussman Jr. addresses News Tribune staff. May 3, 2008
Its roots are in Texarkana, Tex. where Hussman's maternal grandfather, Clyde E. Palmer, bought a newspaper in 1909. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Dunn named to Hall of Fame for Bowling May 2, 2008
The induction ceremony held by the Arkansas State USBC Women's Bowling Association will be held Saturday, May 3, at the Lacrosse Hotel in Texarkana at 7 p.m.. Comments. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
Ashton Payne Selected to SEC Softball Community Service Team May 2, 2008
University of South Carolina Official Athletic Site - Softball. Junior Ashton Payne earned a spot on the 2008 SEC Community Service Team for softball, announced today. (Uscsports.com)
Tulsa Men's Golf Team Finishes Fifth at C-USA Championships Apr 23, 2008
Texarkana, Arkansas - The Tulsa men's golf team concluded the Conference USA Championships in fifth place on Tuesday afternoon at the par-72 Texarkana Country Club in Texarkana, Arkansas. TU had the second-best round of the day with an even-par 288 for a three-round 876 total. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Tulsa In Sixth Place Heading into Final Round at C-USA Cham... Apr 22, 2008
Texarkana, Arkansas - The Tulsa men's golf team moved up one spot to sixth place after the second round at the Conference USA Championship at the par-72 Texarkana Country Club in Texarkana, Arkansas. TU shot a nine-over par 297 today for a two-day 588 total. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Track legend to retire Apr 22, 2008
MONDAY'S RESULTSMEN'S GOLFCONFERENCE USA TOURNAMENT: East Carolina carded a second-round total of 12-over par to drop into a seventh-place tie with UCF on Monday at Texarkana, Ark. The Pirates had a 36-hole total of 13-over-par 589, 21 strokes behind leader Memphis entering today's final round. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lawmaker Pushes For Ban Of Toughman Bouts Apr 22, 2008
But after the February death of a Toughman fighter in Texarkana, an Arkansas lawmaker is working to ban the events. At Little Rock's Powerhouse Gym, fighters hoping to enter that week's Toughman competition line up, padding shoeless across industrial gray carpeting for a weigh-in. (CBS News -- US)
Tulsa Men's Golf Team in Seventh Place at C-USA Championships Apr 21, 2008
Texarkana, Arkansas - The Tulsa men's golf team sits in seventh place with a three-over par 291 after the first round at the Conference USA Championship at the par-72 Texarkana Country Club in Texarkana, Arkansas. Memphis shot an 11-under par 277 for first place, followed by Houston (282), #26 UAB (283), Southern Miss (286) and #19 UCF (287) to round out the top-five teams. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Tulsa Men Golfers Begin Play at C-USA Championship Sunday Apr 20, 2008
Texarkana, Arkansas - The Tulsa men's golf team is one of 11 teams set to tee off Sunday morning as the 2008 Conference USA Men's Golf Championship gets underway at the Texarkana Country Club in Texarkana, Arkansas. The championship consists of 54 holes on the par 72 6,935-yard course over three day, Sunday-Tuesday, April 20-22. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Golf set for the 2008 C-USA Championships Apr 20, 2008
Hosted by the Texarkana Country Club in Texarkana, Ark ... Houston - The Houston golf team is one of 11 teams set to tee off Sunday morning as the 2008 Conference USA Men's Golf Championship gets underway at the Texarkana Country Club in Texarkana, Arkansas. (Uhcougars.com)
