LATEST NEWS
Mount Pleasant High School announces top 10% honor graduates
Mount Pleasant High School announces top 10% honor graduates Subhead Commencement ceremony May 17 News Staff Tue, 04/23/2024 - 22:37 Image (Left) The Top 10% Honor Graduates of the Mount Pleasant High School Class of 2024. ...
Annual big bass tournament will be May 4 at Lake Wright Patman in Texarkana
TEXARKANA–The ninth annual Cooper Tires Big Bass Fishing Tournament will make another splash on May 4 at Sportsman Cove on Lake Wright Patman. The tournament, which will benefit United Way of Greater Texarkana, will begin at 6 a.m., with check-ins starting earlier at 4:30 a.m. The entry fee is $80, and there is guaranteed prize money for first through sixth place.
Family fun night
Family fun night News Staff Tue, 04/23/2024 - 22:37 Image Family fun night Family fun night Family fun night Family fun night Family fun night Body The Mount Pleasant Public Library recently hosted a Carnival Fun Fair in the garden, hosting activities like games, balloon animals and more.
K-9 recertification trials being held in Texarkana
TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) — Twenty-five of the top K-9 teams are in Texarkana for the Region 20 United States Police Canine Association Trials. The teams have to be certified for their job every year. “They will have to certify in obedience, evidence detection, suspect location/suspect apprehension and detecting of...
Sunshine continues with storms late this week
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Sunshine returned to the ArkLaTex on Sunday and will likely stay in the forecast through the middle of this week. The week will end with another shot of scattered storms that could be strong to severe on Friday and again on Sunday. Warm air quickly...
Hospice of Texarkana Marks Fourth Year of Participation in East Texas Giving Day
Hospice of Texarkana is gearing up for East Texas Giving Day to be held on Tuesday, April 30th. The annual online event is held from 6:00 am to midnight, allowing donors across the ArkLaTex to contribute to their favorite non-profit organizations. Last year Hospice of Texarkana made over $20,000 thanks to the generosity of many, with funds allotted to staff education and underfunded care. East Texas Giving Day is sponsored by The East Texas Community Foundation, which was begun in 1989, and the annual fundraising in April benefits 32 counties across East Texas where countless agencies and organizations are able to benefit from the one-day event. Donors may go online now and contribute. Hospice has set a goal of again raising $20,000 and is excited to have an anonymous $10,000 donor match. Cindy Marsh, Executive Director adds, “We don’t want to miss out on this generous $10,000 donor match. We need the support of our community.”
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
, , , , This week is officially National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Cass County. Surviving a crime can have myriad lasting effects on victims, including physical, psychological, social, and financial issues. We know that countless survivors never tell anyone about what happened to them. Each of us has a moral responsibility to actively participate in the healing of others. It is necessary to create safe environments for survivors of crime, providing not only support but also access to critical services and, above all, hope. Victim service providers, community members, businesses, places of worship, colleagues, neighbors, and family members are capable of providing victim-...
Texarkana ISD students raise $10k to help improve city’s animal shelter
TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) — In November 2023, a group of Texarkana Independent School District (TISD) students gathered and announced their intention to help reduce the stray animal population in the city. The Lighthouse students decided to raise money to help the City of Texarkana, Texas, upgrade its animal holding facility.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.