The I-40 Corridor between Little Rock and Memphis is plagued with illegal drugs running as always, just as is I-30, I-20, I-10, and so on. Most recently, it seems as though the Arkansas State Police have been winning the battle, seizing almost 900 pounds of illegal drugs in a recent 10-day period.
I saw this information pop up today and my first thought was, I wonder where, and or if, the one I'm most familiar with, Miller County, shows up on that list? The answer is, it does. Whew!
You know you purchased some this week, and so did I, now we have to check those lot numbers due to a recall from the processing company. This burger meat sold at your local Walmart might be contaminated with E. coli.
Happy May and welcome to the weekend! This weekend we get to welcome a new venue to town, The Duke opens up taking over what used to be 67 Landing, which closed a few months ago if you're new around here. If you have been eating out and enjoying live music around town for a while, you already know the layout, the only question is, what's changed? Check out who's playing this weekend there and all the other venues around town, it's Texarkana's Live Music Scene for the weekend of May 2 - 4. And yes, I'll say it. May the 4th Be With You.
The commencement ceremony at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is shaping up to be a truly memorable affair, poised to take place on Tuesday, May 14th, at 6:00 p.m. amidst the grandeur of Hempstead Hall on the Hope Campus. This year's event holds special significance as we anticipate the graduation of 413 students, marking an impressive 15% increase from the previous year. These graduates will be conferred with a total of 618 degrees and certificates, showcasing a remarkable 25% surge in academic accomplishments compared to last year.