Texarkana Talks

Ms. Olivia Poulton, director of the Texarkana Public Library, joined us this morning and we had a great time. We talked Library Stuff, music, I threw out a social media challenge, and we played "Who is Smarter than Johnny"... it was close!

This morning we rundown the weekend's best entertainment, we get an update on rebuilding the radio station transmitter site, and AnnaBeth Smith from Runnin' WJ Ranch joins us to talk "Boo at the Barn".

This morning on Texarkana Talks, Jeff sits down with Nick Walker of Texarkanacontractors.com to discuss local contractors, finding people you can trust, the power of social media, and what it takes to build a business in Texarkana. Nick also talks about his role as president of the Sunrise Rotary Club, giving back to the community and his growing influence.

Tyler Poole is the Director of the A&P program with Texarkana College at the Texarkana Airport. He joins us today to talk about the program, and the new programs coming available to bring big growth to all of the Texarkana Region.

Today we sat with Suzy Kroll of Ben's Heart Ministries and Greg Beck of everything Veterans. We talk about plans for the Veterans Day Parade & Extravaganza on November 14. Then, a surprise for Greg... in recognition of his of lifetime of service to veterans and unwavering commitment to the local veteran community, 107.1 the Patriot and Ben's Heart Ministries presents Greg Back the first-ever T...

We are so ready for this year's Veterans Day Parade & Extravaganza on November 14 featuring headliner Gary Allan for 2026. This morning we visit with promoter Marlon Lineberry and the opening act, Josh Arnold, about the upcoming event!

Ms. Tendra Washington is back with us this morning and brough Ms. Lettie Elijah with her. There is just too much going on at the Terry Lee Rogers Recreation Center, we need another half dozen shows just to get through the list, but we cover a lot of it today!

We get an update on the Local Radio Rebuild Project from Wes and celebrate National Radio Day!

This morning we visit with Mason Curtis and Garrett McKnight of "Split City Skateboards". This is something we should all get behind as the popularity of the Texarkana Skate Park is growing so is the desire of young people to do good things in our community. Lets grow this!

Arborist and Champion Competitive Tree Climber Dustin Goodman shares what every homeowner needs to know about tree care and safety.

Veterans deserve every benefit they have earned and many may not even know what's available. This morning we sit down with Tom Ornberg, Miller County Veteran Service Officer and VFW Commander. to talk VetFest, Veterans benefits, resources for military families, and our upcoming Veterans Day Extravaganza in Texarkana.

Here are the details for this weekend's fun, and an update on what we are just calling "The Project" as we rebuild our broadcast transmitter site from the damage of multiple lightning strikes. We also rag on the WNBA, where the W stands for Wackadoodle.

Cody Barling and Shannon Rose share details on the Ark-La-Tex Haunt & Harvest event in downtown Texarkana on October 31.

We get the state of the state this morning as Wes fills us in on efforts to get Texarkana's local radio stations back on the air. The streams are still up and cranking, 3 stations are back on air, and we get an optimistic timeline for the remaining four stations.

This weekend's Lightning Storm on Saturday claimed the transmitter site of six local radio stations. The first strike threw the overload arrestors, and the second strike set equipment on Fire. Huge shoutout to the Wake Village Fire Department, SWEPCO, and all that assisted. The stations will be back on the air as soon as possible!

Local radio "legend" Mario Garcia joins us this morning to discuss more than five decades of local radio, and what is to come.

This morning we were joined by Brandon Sanders and Nichole Holze to look back on the 2026 Texarkana Airshow and discuss planning for a bigger and better Airshow for 2028. Brandon shares the mission of Tango Flight with us, and it is exciting!

Today we talk about the good old days of local radio and why it is more important now than ever before. Plus some of the crazy behind the scenes stuff you never hear or see!

This morning we visit with Caleb Mudford and Jennifer Lacefield with LNK TXK about preparations for the 9th Annual Destination Downtown on October 24 featuring country star Mark Chesnutt.

This morning Darlene Taylor flips the script and interviews Jeff for his birthday!

This morning CEO of Pam Health Specialty Hospital in Texarkana joins us, and we talk about a lot of topics today. Get to know them before you need them!

Texarkana College Chief of Police and Executive Director of Public Safety Stephen Gass joins us this morning for a great interview. I've know Professor Gass since we was in Cub Scouts together and he has had a fascinating career. Take a listen and share you thoughts!

This morning we talk about all of the excitement planned for this weekend and the importance of local radio with the legendary Wild Wild Wes!

Cody Barling from The Wild Hare on Broadstreet joins us to talk about all of the exciting plans coming together in downtown Texarkana, and of course the big Afroman Shows coming on August 4 with his Freedom of Speech Tour.

On this episode of Texarkana Talks , we sit down with Miller County Judge Cathy Harrison to discuss her years of public service, her recent campaign for Arkansas Secretary of State, why she chose not to seek re-election as county judge, and what's next. We also take a look at some of the accomplishments during her time in office and share a few laughs along the way.