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30/07/2025

🍉🎉 Melonpalooza is Coming to Hope! 🎉🍉
The 49th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival is set for August 7–9, 2025 at Hope Fair Park, and this year’s theme is none other than… Melonpalooza!
Get ready for 3 full days of food, fun, and festival favorites—celebrating the town famous for growing the world’s largest watermelons! 🏆🍉
🎡 Festival Highlights:
🚗 Car Show
🎶 Watermelon Idol & Melon Jams Open Mic
🏅 Watermelon Olympics
🐶 Dog Show
⚾ Softball Tournament
🌽 Co****le
🎣 Fishing Derby
🍽️ Food Trucks
🛍️ Boutique & Craft Vendors
👧 Kidz Zone with inflatables & camel rides
💪 Watermelon Eating & Seed Spitting Contests
🤼‍♂️ NEW: Melon Mayhem Wrestling – Friday Night!
🎤 Saturday Night Concert – August 9
Featuring The Lead Singers of Classic Rock:
🎸 Jason Scheff: Longtime Lead Singer of Chicago
🎸 Tommy DeCarlo: Former Lead Singer of Boston
A night of unforgettable hits you won’t want to miss!
📍 Location: Hope Fair Park
🎟️ Tickets, Vendor Apps & Full Details: www.hopemelonfest.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: (870) 777-3640
📍 Visit: 201 S. Main Street, Hope, AR
Follow the 49th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival Facebook event page for all the latest updates. Let the countdown to Melonpalooza begin! 🍉🎶🔥
Hope Chamber of Commerce

30/07/2025

A man accused of choking and beating to death at least a dozen dogs and puppies is asking a state appellate court in Texarkana to release him from jail, saying he has no chance of making the “oppressive” $600,000 bond currently set in his case.

TEXARKANA, Texas–A Simms, Texas, man accused of choking and beating to death at least a dozen dogs and puppies is asking a state appellate court in Texarkana to release him from jail, saying he has no chance of making the “oppressive” $600,000 bond currently set in his case. Stuart Duncan Hamm...

29/07/2025

🎣🍽️ Drawdown & Fish Fry — Saturday, August 23rd! 🍽️🎣

Hosted by Elks Lodge 2771, benefiting Destination Downtown — join us for an evening of great food, live music, and a chance to win $5,000!

📍 Elks Lodge 2771 – 3702 New Boston Rd., Texarkana, TX
📅 August 23, 2025 | 5 PM
🎟️ Drawdown Tickets: $100 (admits 2 people – includes insurance)

Here’s what your ticket gets you:
🐟 Fish fry with all the fixings
🎶 Live music
🍹 Cash bar
💰 A chance to win the $5,000 drawdown prize
🚨Only 300 drawdown tickets will be sold — don’t wait!

Not in the drawdown?
You can still join the fun for just $10 per person at the door (food + music included)!

How to get tickets:
Pick yours up today at our July Mix & Mingle at The Eagle Bourbon & Wine Lounge,
or message us here on Facebook or email [email protected] to reserve yours.

Let’s eat, dance, and support downtown Texarkana together! 🏙️🐟💃

29/07/2025

Lynn McDowell Announces Candidacy for Miller County Judge

TEXARKANA, Ark. – Longtime Miller County resident and public servant Lynn McDowell has officially announced his candidacy for Miller County Judge in the upcoming 2026 election. McDowell will run on the Republican ticket in the March 3 primary. A lifelong resident of Miller County, McDowell has spe...

29/07/2025

ARKANSAS STATE POLICE RELEASE NEW PHOTO OF PERSON OF INTEREST IN DEVIL’S DEN DOUBLE HOMICIDE; PUBLIC URGED TO HELP IDENTIFY MAN.

If you have any information, you are urged to call the ASP tip line at (501) 618-TIPS or submit a tip through the online form at: https://bit.ly/ASP-Devils-Den-Tips.

The wanted man is described as a white male of medium build, last seen wearing a long-sleeved shirt (with sleeves rolled up), dark pants, a dark baseball cap, and sunglasses. He was carrying a black backpack, wearing fingerless gloves, and may have sustained an injury during the attack.

Witnesses observed him leaving the area in a black, four-door sedan — possibly a Mazda — with its license plate obscured by tape, traveling towards State Highway 170 or State Highway 220.

29/07/2025

Public meeting happening next Thursday on the proposed improvements to State Line.

29/07/2025

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29/07/2025

With lifelong ties to Little River County and a heart for service, Channen Branch has officially announced his candidacy for Sheriff and Collector in the 2026 election. Known for his leadership, transparency, and deep commitment to the people, Branch enters the race with a bold vision rooted in fairness, accountability, and the belief that real change begins with real people.

Branch’s campaign signals a departure from the “buddy system” politics of the past. While not a career law enforcement officer, he is committed to completing all required certifications and assembling a trusted, professional team focused on results—not just resumes.

-Read more at txktoday.com

ASHDOWN, AR — With lifelong ties to Little River County and a heart for service, Channen Branch has officially announced his candidacy for Sheriff and Collector in the 2026 election. Known for his leadership, transparency, and deep commitment to the people, Branch enters the race with a bold visio...

29/07/2025

Due to the Place 6 vacancy, Texarkana College Trustees appointed Ms. Liliana Luna to fulfill the 6-year term of office through December 2026. Ms. Luna brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her new role, having served as Principal at Nash Elementary since July 2021.

-Read more at txktoday.com

At the July board meeting, Texarkana College Trustees announced the resignation of Mr. Brad Carlow from the Board of Trustees’ Place 6 position. Mr. Carlow served on the TC Board of Trustees for 4.5 years, dedicating countless hours to the faculty, students, staff, and the Texarkana community. His...

29/07/2025

Construction is slated to begin soon on Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ in the old cash store across from Walmart Supercenter on New Boston Rd.

Foundry Commercial has announced its role as the tenant representative for Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ, assisting the popular franchise with the selection and lease negotiations for several new restaurant locations set to open in 2025. The partnership has already resulted in lease agreements for three new....

29/07/2025

Arkansas State Police (ASP) released a composite sketch of a man seen in Devil’s Den State Park on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Investigators have asked the public for help identifying the man so that they can question him related to a double homicide at the park.

Investigators said the suspect in the deaths likely sustained an injury while attacking the couple.

-Read more at txktoday.com

WEST FORK, Ark. – Arkansas State Police (ASP) released a composite sketch of a man seen in Devil’s Den State Park on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Investigators have asked the public for help identifying the man so that they can question him related to a double homicide at the park. Investigators sai...

28/07/2025

The old Bryce’s Cafeteria building on Mall Drive has been torn down. Word is a Jaggers restaurant will be built in its location.

Jaggers is a fast‑casual burger and chicken restaurant chain founded by Texas Roadhouse in 2014. Designed as a fusion of Five Guys and Chick‑fil‑A, it serves scratch‑made burgers, hand‑breaded chicken tenders and sandwiches, fresh‑made salads, and hand‑spun milkshakes—typically all made to order