CRIME DOWN BUT HOMICIDE RATES STILL DISTURBING Sep 13, 2009
By comparison, Hot Springs averaged four per year, North Little Rock nine per year, one each for Rogers and Springdale, two each in Fayetteville and Texarkana, three in Jonesboro, and none for the Russellville area. Longtime Prosecuting Attorney Steve Dalrymple has seen the level of violence increase over the past 10 years. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
E-WASTE SYSTEM CHANGES APPROACHING Sep 12, 2009
Transportation costs of operating a system by which all e-waste is taken to two collection hubs then to Texarkana are a large part of projected overall program costs ... The items would likely be hauled from the hubs directly to UNICORE, a recycling facility within the federal prison at Texarkana, Armstrong said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Trial to Begin in Suit Against Cisco, Patent Troll Tracker Blogger Sep 12, 2009
Albritton is represented by James Holmes, a solo practitioner in Henderson, and Nicholas Patton, a partner in Patton, Tidwell & Schroeder of Texarkana ... George McWilliams, a solo practitioner in Texarkana, is defending Frenkel, now of counsel at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in Palo Alto, Calif. (Law.com)
Johnson Providing Big Returns Sep 11, 2009
By The Morning News/Razorback CentralPosted Sep 10, 2009. FAYETTEVILLE Arkansas running back Dennis Johnson had a message for his offensive teammates in practice last week. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Ben Jackson Ready for Rivalry Game. Sep 11, 2009
The battle for Texarkana is back this week as Texas High faces Arkansas High ... " Jackson said there is a good rivalry between the two Texarkana schools. "The talking can get a little strong," he added, "but nothing serrious. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Lincoln ends 0-29 skid with late TD Sep 9, 2009
And then there's the one in Texarkana that crosses a state line. Arkansas High School hosts Texas High School on Friday night, hoping to avenge last year's 49-24 loss. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
SEPTEMBER MARKS THE PATH TO RECOVERY Sep 9, 2009
Locals might go to treatment centers in Hot Springs, Texarkana or El Dorado, he said. My feeling is that we need to come together and start helping our people, he said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Shiloh vs. Evangel Sep 4, 2009
While Shiloh dominated Fayetteville last week in a scrimmage game, Evangel also had strong jamboree in Texarkana preparing for the season. Evangel, led by junior quarterback David Lee Duron, 5-9, 160, 4. (Arkansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hearings set on new area code for 870 region Aug 28, 2009
The hearings are set for Sept. 8 in Harrison, Sept. 17 in Jonesboro, Sept. 29 in Pine Bluff and Oct. 6 in Texarkana. . (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Recruiting: Following The Future Cowboys Aug 28, 2009
Aug. 28 @ Texarkana Texas Fri ... NATHAN SORENSON, QB (6-3, 200) Texas HS (Tigers) (13-4A) Texarkana, Texas Fri. (GoPokes.com)
Homegrown talent key as Arkansas eyes resurgence Aug 19, 2009
He'd played high school football in Texarkana, Texas, but he lived on the Arkansas side of that border town and the Hogs were in the mix. "I wanted to come back home, and come play for the team that I grew up watching," Mallett said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Johnsons New, Improved Attitude Shows Aug 18, 2009
Dennis Johnson Age: 19 HEIGHT: 5-foot-9 WEIGHT: 205 pounds Class: Sophomore Hometown: Texarkana, Ark. Notable: Johnson started the 2008 season opener as a freshman because Michael Smith was suspended, but he rushed for only 18 yards on six carries. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Local soldiers save lives Aug 14, 2009
Around 10:30 p.m., Peek said he and Spence were just past Texarkana when the driver of the Mitsubishi Montero in front of them suddenly lost control and overturned several times into a wooded area off Interstate 30 ... Ross was transported to Christus Saint Michael Health Care in Texarkana, while her son was transported to Saint Joseph Hospital in Hot Springs, according to a report from the Arkansas State Police. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Local soldier saves lives (3) Aug 13, 2009
Around 10:30 p.m., he said he and Spence were just past Texarkana when the driver of the Mitsubishi Montero in front of them suddenly lost control and overturned several times into a wooded area off Interstate 30. It did about three rolls and we were going about 70 miles an hour, Peek said. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Convicted evangelist Alamo retains Okla. property Jul 26, 2009
Alamo was convicted Friday in Texarkana, Ark ... A man who answered the phone at the Tony Alamo Christian Ministries Worldwide office in Texarkana, Texas, refused to comment Friday about the situation or about its holdings in Oklahoma. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Evangelist convicted on 10 sex-abuse counts Jul 25, 2009
Sandy Buchanan (left) and Dana Richardson waved to the bus carrying the jury yesterday after evangelist Tony Alamo s conviction on 10 accounts of sex abuse in Texarkana, Ark. (Evan Lewis/Texarkana Gazette via Associated Press) By Associated Press / July 25, 2009 ... Jurors were convinced Alamo had had sex with the girls when they were underage, but deliberated for more than a day to ensure that they considered everything, jury foreman Frank Oller of Texarkana said. (Boston Globe)
Convicted pastor says he's 'one of the prophets' Jul 25, 2009
Evangelist Tony Alamo, left, is escorted from the Federal Court House in Texarkana, Ark ... Jury foreman Frank Oller of Texarkana, Ark. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Click to read:Jurors Convict Evangelist on 10 Sex Counts Jul 25, 2009
Evangelist Tony Alamo, left, is escorted from the Federal Court House in Texarkana, Ark. after a day of jury deliberations in his trial Thursday, July 23, 2009. (CBS News)
Convicted pastor says he’s ‘one of the prophets’ Jul 25, 2009
Daily American - Convicted pastor says he s one of the prophets. Alamo stood silently as the verdict was read, a contrast to his occasional mutterings during testimony. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Evangelist Tony Alamo convicted in sex case Jul 25, 2009
Authorities in September charged Alamo, the 74-year-old founder and leader of Tony Alamo Christian Ministries, and raided his 15-acre compound near Texarkana, Arkansas. Jurors reached the verdict after more than eight hours of deliberations. (CNN)
Paragould, Bryant meet in 1st-round matchup Jul 25, 2009
Jonesboro faces Cabot at 4 p.m. today, followed by the North Little Rock-Fort Smith matchup at 7:30 p.m. Fayetteville and Texarkana kick off the tournament at 10 a.m. ... Game 1 Fayetteville (Zone 1 winner) vs. Texarkana (Zone 4 runner-up), 10 a.m.. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Evangelist found guilty of kid-sex crimes Jul 25, 2009
Evangelist Tony Alamo, left, is escorted from federal court in Texarkana, Ark ... Jurors were convinced Alamo had had sex with the girls when they were underage, but deliberated for more than a day to ensure that they considered everything, jury foreman Frank Oller of Texarkana said. (MSNBC -- Crime)
More of this story Jul 24, 2009
Justice Gilbert also noted that the county has completed a new building at the landfill to store e-waste such as old computers, televisions and other electronic items before they are carried to Texarkana for recycling. Asked to explain the methane wells at the landfill, the county judge noted that decaying material in the landfill creates methane and the waste was creating more methane than the landfill could contain, so the wells were added to drain the methane into the atmosphere. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Parents' role in Alamo case is a tricky question Jul 24, 2009
Evangelist Tony Alamo talks to reporters as he is escorted to a waiting police car outside the Federal Court House in Texarkana, Ark. after a day of jury deliberation in his trial Thursday, July 23, 2009. (Anchorage Daily News)
Jurors to weigh sex-crimes charges against pastor Jul 23, 2009
(07-23) 02:03 PDT Texarkana, Ark ... The jurors are scheduled to begin deliberations early Thursday at the Texarkana federal courthouse, which rests on the state line between Arkansas and Texas. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Pastor's Wife Testifies in Sex Trial Jul 22, 2009
Evangelist Tony Alamo is led from the federal courthouse in downtown Texarkana, Ark. on July 17, 2009. (CBS News)
Alamo phone call to girl played in court Jul 22, 2009
Alamo told the girl, who is not among those he is accused of abusing, to "shut up" when she began to question him, according to the recordings made in Texarkana, Texas, after a raid on his southern Arkansas headquarters. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Common-law wife of evangelist testifies in his defense Jul 22, 2009
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AMMC hosts American Heart Association luncheon Jul 21, 2009
Pettus said AHA instructors have met for the open forum meetings in Texarkana, Pine Bluff and Paragould. They will meet in Eureka Springs in October. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Alamo had child rub his thighs, witness says Jul 21, 2009
Woman: Alamo got mad over thigh incident. She says she grimaced when she saw girl, 9, rubbing his legs. (MSNBC -- Crime)
'Child Bride': Evangelist Controlled All Aspects of Life Jul 20, 2009
July 14: Evangelist Tony Alamo is led from the federal courthouse in Texarkana, Ark ... July 14: Evangelist Tony Alamo is led from the federal courthouse in Texarkana, Ark. (Fox News)
Woman says pastor married, molested her in prison Jul 17, 2009
(07-16) 14:27 PDT Texarkana, Ark ... The woman, initially from Oklahoma, said Alamo fondled her after they exchanged vows at a federal prison in Texarkana, Texas, but that a closed-circuit television system failed to catch him. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Woman 'Married' To Pastor At Age 8 In Court Jul 17, 2009
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More accusers set to testify against evangelist Jul 17, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009. (AP) -- More women are scheduled to take the stand Thursday to accuse jailed evangelist Tony Alamo of taking them as underage brides. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Teen 'married' at 8 testifies against pastor Jul 17, 2009
TEXARKANA, ARK, A woman who said evangelist Tony Alamo married her when she was 8 years old told federal jurors Thursday that he sexually assaulted her repeatedly until she dodged security cameras and roving guards to escape from his compound in 2006 ... Earlier Thursday, jurors heard from a woman, now 25, who said Alamo fondled her after they exchanged vows at a federal prison in Texarkana, Texas, where he was serving time for tax evasion ... Evangelist Tony Alamo, center, is led from the... (The Clarion-Ledger)
* Evangelist said Lord told me to abuse girl: ex-wife Jul 17, 2009
AP , TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS Friday, Jul 17, 2009, Page 7. He told me to shut up and that I shouldnt question what the Lord told me to do. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Rod Smith ran unusual route right into college Hall of Fame Jul 17, 2009
"I'd been a quarterback all through high school," says Smith, a native of Texarkana, Ark. "I went up there for that. I was scheduled to start, then there was a coaching change, and I ended up third-string. I thought, 'I don't think I'm gonna be here long.' ". (USA Today -- Sports)
Texarkana halts Glen Sain run Jul 16, 2009
Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 12:14 PM CDT Paragould Glen Sain made a valiant run, but couldnt overcome two big innings by Texarkana. Texarkana powered its way into the finals, beating Paragould 11-4 on Monday in the American Legion Junior state tournament at Sheridan ... Texarkana scored five runs each in the second and sixth innings pushed Paragould out of the Junior American Legion state tournament. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Witness: Minister took 8-year-old bride Jul 16, 2009
Evangelist Tony Alamo is led from the federal courthouse in downtown Texarkana, Ark ... Evan Lewis / Texarkana Gazette via AP. (MSNBC -- Crime)
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Glen Sain reaches state final four Jul 15, 2009
With the loss, Paragould faced Texarkana, which ousted Jonesboro Fat City on Sunday, in an elimination game Monday night ... Faulkner said Markum would pitch today against Texarkana Should Paragould win, it would face either Bryant or Sheridan today ... A report on Mondays Texarkana-Paragould game was unavailable at press time. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Ark. evangelist's accusers expected in court Jul 15, 2009
(07-15) 02:02 PDT Texarkana, Ark ... The trial is expected to last two weeks in Texarkana ... From the first time he saw Emmett "Doc" Brown fire up the Mr. Fusion home energy reactor in the "Back... If "The Andy Griffith Show" had a veterinarian, he would've looked and talked like George Doering. Advertisers Advertising Services: Reader Services: Company Info: Be the first to share your thoughts on this story. Share your thoughts on this story. - be the first to share your thoughts on this... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Potential jurors arrive for Alamo trial Jul 14, 2009
Prospective jurors from across western Arkansas have arrived at a federal courthouse in Texarkana for the trial of jailed evangelist Tony Alamo. Judge Harry F. Barnes will talk to the 240 prospective jurors about their schedules and other matters Monday. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Judge: 'Polygamy' out as word in Alamo trial Jul 14, 2009
A pool of 109 potential jurors will return Tuesday to the federal courthouse in Texarkana to answer questions from prosecutors and Alamo's defense team, hoping to come up with a jury by the end of the day. Court officials expect opening arguments in Alamo's trial by Wednesday. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
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Alamo lawyers want no mention of polygamy, cult Jul 10, 2009
"The evidence of multiple relationships with numerous females has a propensity to hit a nerve in some jurors and the chance is great the defendant will be subject of jury retribution," Texarkana defense lawyer Jeff Harrelson wrote in the filings ... Alamo's trial is scheduled to begin Monday in Texarkana and is expected to last about two weeks ... FBI agents and Arkansas State Police raided Alamo's 15-acre complex near Fouke, southeast of Texarkana, on Sept. 20. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
COFFEE WITH CHIEFS FOCUSES ON EDUCATION Jul 9, 2009
In his last job, Tucker was the assistant superintendent of the Texarkana Arkansas School District, but he said that district and Dollarway share issues of high unemployment and decreasing student enrollment. I m not a stranger to the issues we deal with in Pine Bluff, he said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Ark panel agrees to look at high-speed rail Jul 9, 2009
The Arkansas Highway Commission has agreed to seek funding for a study of possible high-speed rail connections from Texarkana to Little Rock and from Little Rock to Memphis, Tenn ... The order authorizing the grant application said the Little Rock-Texarkana segment is already designated as part of the South Central High-Speed Rail Corridor, and the FRA will be conducting a feasibility study "to consider extending high-speed passenger rail service from Little Rock to Memphis.". (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
This long hike is for the dogs Jul 2, 2009
There was the 15-pound schnauzer in Texarkana who tyrannized his dogs and peed on their tent. "I called him Thatcher the Terrible -- this guy was like the Fourth Reich.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tony Alamo wants evidence kept from trial Jun 25, 2009
Alamo lawyer Jeff Harrelson of Texarkana asked U.S. District Judge Harry F. Barnes to exclude any evidence gathered from computers, business records, photographs or testimony during the search. Another filing asked Barnes to require the FBI to turn over the names of its informants. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Counties work to improve security Jun 16, 2009
Pete Hollingsworth, director of court security for the Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts, said the class in Texarkana was the second time the seminar had been given ... Members of the sheriff's offices in Miller, Lafayette, Hempstead and Columbia counties, officers with the Texarkana, Ark ... Police Department and adult and juvenile probation officers took part in the session at the Bi-State Justice Building in downtown Texarkana. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
House Democrat leaders visit Jun 16, 2009
Gathered in the shade of the gazebo at the old Greene County Courthouse, state House Majority Leader Steve Harrelson of Texarkana, along with state representatives Lindsley Smith of Fayetteville, Johnnie Roebuck of Arkadelphia and Linda Tyler of Conway, spoke to the crowd about issues addressed during the last General Assembly. Roebuck spoke about the new state lottery. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Round-by-round results Jun 16, 2009
New York Yankees -- , CF, Texas HS, Texarkana, Texas 30 ... Minnesota Twins -- John Stilson, RHP, Texarkana CC 583 ... Boston Red Sox -- Randall Fant, LHP, Texas HS, Texarkana 649. (ESPN -- Baseball)
HCC vice prez is finalist for job in Arkansas May 30, 2009
The seat has been vacant since the March departure of Dr. Alan Rascoe, who accepted the presidency position at Texarkana College. More Stories from News. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Group discusses commercial use of Red River May 30, 2009
The Red River Valley Association held its annual gathering in Texarkana on Thursday. Group members say turning the upper Red River into a navigable waterway would help Texarkana grow, especially if high-speed rail is also developed. (KSLA.com, LA)
Bigham Hopes to Flip Arkansas Fortunes May 28, 2009
Texarkana native was a two-time All-State football and baseball player in high school, who batted better than. 430 in each of his four years on the diamond. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
870 area code to run out of numbers by late 2011 May 26, 2009
That area code covers a backward crescent across the state that includes Jonesboro, Mountain Home, Pine Bluff and Texarkana. The Little Rock metropolitan area is covered by the 501 area code, while northwest Arkansas is in the 479 area code. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
DOLLARWAY NAMES NEW SUPERINTENDENT May 20, 2009
Tucker has served as assistant superintendent of the Texarkana Arkansas School District since July 2004 and was chosen from a field of 21 applicants, six of whom were interviewed by the board last week. I am excited and I count it as a blessing to be selected to serve this district, Tucker said after the meeting. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Bucs advance to semifinals -- Pitching keeps Blinn’s juco World Series hopes alive May 13, 2009
The Buccaneers play Texarkana in a semifinal game at 1 p.m. today, and if they win that game would play San Jacinto at 5 p.m. Richard Bray/Reprints at www ... Blinn faces Texarkana at 1 p.m. today, and if it wins it will advance to play San Jacinto at 5 p.m. The Buccaneers would have to win that game and then defeat San Jacinto again in a 1 p.m. Wednesday game to win the tournament and advance to the Junior College World Series in Grand Junction, Colo ... After the game, sophomore left-hander... (Brenham Banner, TX)
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Dr. Arthur Tucker, assistant superintendent of the Texarkana School District. Wright and Laurent applied earlier for the position of superintendent of the Pine Bluff School District. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Paragould angler records top-10 finish in Bassmasters Weekend Series opener (5) May 10, 2009
Whitney will compete again in the Weekend Series on June 20 at Millwood Lake in Texarkana ... Kodys next Weekend Series event is June 20 at Millwood Lake in Texarkana. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Keep It Made in America bus tours to travel through Indiana next week May 8, 2009
Friday, May 08, 2009 Edition. Today's Weather Hartford City, IN. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Prosecutors oppose delay request in Alamo trial May 7, 2009
Jenner also said more than 240 potential jurors have been notified to arrive at the Texarkana federal courthouse May 18 for Alamo's trial on sex charges ... In her filing, Jenner quoted a March interview that Davis gave to the Texarkana Gazette, in which he said he wasn't as busy as Alamo's previous lawyer and would "be quickly up to my eyeballs in trying to prepare this case." Jenner also wrote that prosecutors provided evidence and materials to Davis before he requested them ... The 10-count... (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Alamo lawyers ask for continuance in sex case May 6, 2009
The 10-count indictment against Alamo accuses him of sexually abusing five girls on separate occasions beginning in 1994, including a period when he was serving time at a halfway house in Texarkana. While prosecutors have been silent about what evidence they plan to offer at trial, Davis' filing Tuesday gave some new details about what FBI agents have gathered to use against him. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Evidence of other crimes to be used against Alamo May 5, 2009
Jeff Harrelson, a Texarkana lawyer representing Alamo, declined to immediately comment ... The 10-count indictment against Alamo accuses him of sexually abusing five girls on separate occasions beginning in 1994, including a period when he was serving time at a halfway house in Texarkana. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
