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Arkansas State Police investigating officer-involved shooting in Texarkana
TEXARKANA, Ark. (KTAL/KMSS) – Arkansas State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Texarkana. According to officials, an outside law enforcement agency attempted to serve a federal arrest warrant on an individual on Oats and 19th Street. During the arrest, an officer-involved shooting occurred, but no officers were injured. Arkansas State […]
Texarkana ISD closes schools during solar eclipse
TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) – Texarkana Independent School District (TISD) will close all district facilities on April 8th due to the total solar eclipse. TISD released a statement saying the decision was based on potential public safety issues due to an anticipated increase in traffic congestion caused by visitors coming to view the eclipse.
March 28 – Shreveport, Texarkana Weather Forecast PM Update
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The warming trend that began Thursday in the ArkLaTex will continue. A Monday night cold front will bring a chance for some thunderstorms. Quiet weather returns until the end of next weekend. Will we have clouds during the eclipse?. The warming trend continues: Thursday got...
Nash, Texas, teen charged with multiple murders of family, deemed not competent to stand trial
NEW BOSTON, Texas – A Nash, Texas, teen who allegedly murdered his family in May of 2023 was recently deemed not competent to stand trial. According to an affidavit, Olalde said he had to kill his family because they were cannibals and they were going to eat him.
Grant will provide workforce training needed to revitalize hazardous historic sites in Texarkana
The city of Texarkana will use money from the EPA to revitalize old buildings infested with possible hazards like asbestos. https://www.ktalnews.com/news/local-news/texarkana-gets-epa-grant-for-historic-restoration-project/
Texarkana is ready for a historical “Solarbration”
TEXARKANA, USA (KTAL/KSHV) — The countdown to totality is on, and Texarkana is ready to celebrate. Nichole Holze is on the Solarbration marketing team. She says, “So one of the great things about Solarbration is we are the only place where you can watch the eclipse in two states at once and be a part of a great party.”
Sonya Collins: Minister, Caretaker, Friend
TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) – Sonya Collins spreads encouragement and love everywhere she goes. The licensed minister serves the community in a variety of roles. She starts her day at 6:00 a.m. as a school bus driver for Texarkana Independent School District, making sure to share a smile with everyone she meets.
Texarkana to capitalize on opportunities to view eclipse in two states at one time
TEXARKANA (KSLA) — The Texarkana Solarbration Eclipse committee has worked for two years preparing for the total eclipse early next month. “I can’t believe it’s two weeks away; I’m nervous,” spokeswoman Barbara Walker said. There are a number of events scheduled throughout the Texarkana area...
Doctor explains how to avoid eye damage while enjoying the eclipse
TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) -Texarkana will be in the path of totality for a historic celestial event. Dr. Roshan George with Collom & Carney says approved eyewear should be ISO glasses. Regular polarised sunglasses are not strong enough to protect your eyes during an eclipse. Looking without protection can cause solar...
AAA offers tips for those who will be driving to see the Great American Eclipse
(KSLA) — The bi-state city of Texarkana and Idabel, Okla., are just a couple of the communities in the ArkLaTex that soon will see that solar eclipse. And while the excitement is on, AAA says now is a good time to ensure your vehicle is ready to hit the road.
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