Texarkana Talks

This morning we celebrate our Veterans for all of their sacrifices and their families too. We are joined by Craig Murray and Tyler Poole to discuss their service and how they continue to serve in civilian life through the Aviation Program with Texarkana College. I have decided that these guys need their own show, probably a podcast, and we are going to make that happen!

Ms. Amber Keith tells us all about PeopleFund.org and how they can help all small businesses, but we focused on the Military Small Business Accelerator program. She has worked for Small Business Development for many years, and believes this to be the absolute best program she has had an opportunity to provide.

Here is everything you need to know about this weekend's Veterans Day Parade, day-long Extravaganza, and the Gary Allan Concert on Saturday, November 14 on Front Street Plaza in downtown Texarkana.

Ms. Tameka swings through to run down everything "Fall Festival" this weekend in downtown Texarkana. Free admission and something for everybody in the family!

Brad Thomas is our neighbor and the General Manager of East Funeral Home across the street from the studios. Brad will be our Miller County Coroner beginning on January first. We learned a lot this morning about something we all face. We talk about that pre-need we all have also.

Tim Oneal is President and CEO of Eagle Distributing in Texarkana. We talk about the growth and direction of the company and our new favorite energy drink... PHORM!

Here are the details you need for Toys for Tots 2026! Tiffany is the Regional Director for the Toys for Tots Foundation covering 9 counties. We talk about what we need, and how you can host your own "official" toy drive, and more.

This morning we are really encouraging everyone, EVERYONE, to come out to downtown and Front Street Plaza for the day on Saturday, November 14. Veterans Day Parade, the Extravaganza topped off with a performance from Country Star, Gary Allan.

This morning, Matt Soloman with the City of Texarkana Texas is our guest, and Chris Redfearn stopped by to remind you to vote. This was a lot of fun, we even raised a little money to get Johnny a mail-order bride!

Daniel Thields with the Texarkana Arkansas Fire Department joins us for an update on the 'Fill the Boot' Campaign to fight Muscular Dystrophy. One more chance to make your donation Friday afternoon. He brought breakfast from the Firehouse too. Johnny ate so much he needs a nap, once he's done shopping for a mail-order bride.

Cody Barling and Candy Coker join us to discuss bringing the original "Haunted History Tour" back to downtown Texarkana for the 2026 Haunt 'N' Harvest Fest on October 31.

When Jeff forgets to book a guest, this happens. We cover a lot, Haunt 'N' Harvest Fest, Boo at the Barn, an update on the Stations and more!

Here is our update on where we are in planning the Veterans Day Parade & Extravaganza on November 14!

Sandy Hatcher is an administrator among the groups against the proposed Data Center Projects in the region. Today we discuss the different proposals and more.

Happening Wednesday, October 28 at Runnin' WJ Ranch it is "Boo at the Barn"! Free admission to Trick or Treat and play the games, with concessions available to purchase. We talk with Ms. Annabeth this morning for all of the details.

Cody Barling is our guest this morning. The Ark-La-Tex Haunt 'N' Harvest is going to be huge, especially with Halloween falling on a Saturday this year. Get the details and a whole lot more, here. (apologies for our technical issues)

Caleb Mudford and Jennifer Lacefield with LNK TXK share all the details about the Destination Downtown event on Saturday October 24. This is a 21+ event!

Just a few weeks out and we get an update with Suzy Kroll and Marlon Lineberry on the Veterans Day Parade & Extravaganza with Gary Allan headlining the party that evening on the Loading Dock Stage on November 14. We give you the numbers and all of the details on getting involved!

Phillip Mann, Conductor of the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra, is our guest this morning. The T.S.O. kicks off their 21st season this Saturday, October 17 at the Historic Perot Theatre. We talk about the Symphony, the Perot, Christmas, and the awesome performances lined up for us this season. We also have our fun, of course!

Jennifer Lacefield joins us this morning. Getting ready for changing seasons brings special needs. Plus, Thanksgiving is right around the corner and this is what is needed the most at Randy Sams Outreach Shelter.

Ms. Tendra Washington joins us this morning with Chrissy Gonzales for the big pet adoption event Saturday at Jefferson Park in Texarkana, Arkansas. Darby Tillis fills us in on wrestling events, and Ms. Olivia Poulton was with him to push the Public Library's E-Sports team for home schoolers.

This morning we discuss the great success with the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce ACT Work Certification and Tyler Poole with Texarkana College are our guests this morning.

Okay, less than a month out from our Texarkana Veterans Day Parade & Extravaganza. Here is all of the information you need to be a part of this community-wide celebration!

We get an update on our local Toys for Tots Campaign and what is needed the most right now.

This morning Mary Wormington and Morgan Chase join us to discuss Friends of the Library, all of the new programs at the Texarkana Public Library, and Resources Day on October 8. This is one of our funniest shows so far!