Texarkana Talks

Through all of the technical difficulties this morning, we still had a great conversation with Dylan Hann from Arkansas Game & Fish and Ms. Tendra Washington with Texarkana Arkansas Parks & Recreation about the upcoming Catfish Derby set for April 11.

This morning we visit with Kristi Kendrick, Nedra Harris, and Jannette Buchanan about the Beverly Community Center and the many events and activities available to our area youth and seniors.

We are joined by Maestro Marc Andre Bougie, Texas High Choir Director Christina Sullivan, and Mindy Tollison about the chance for the kids to join Bougie on stage at Carnegie Hall for a Memorial Day performance. Find out more and help how you can! 

Ms. Tendra shares, well, almost everything that the team with Texarkana Arkansas Parks & Recreation Department has planned through Spring. Starting with Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, the Fishing Derbies, and more!

Jennifer Lacefield is our Executive Director of the Randy Sams Outreach Shelter. Today we discuss the needs of the community. The upcoming benefit concert with 2-Pianos, and a lot more!

Ms. Annabeth Smith joins us to talk about the Pork on a Fork Fundraiser for Runnin' WJ Ranch happening on April 18 at Rammage Farms. Great BBQ, The Hailey Wright Band will perform, Raffles, Silent Auction and a lot more!

Our guests this morning, Leann Pitchford and Anita Norwood, discuss the 4 States Fusion Chorus. Part of the International Sweet Adelines the 4 States Fusion Chorus is a sisterhood of helping hearts. Looking for members ages 8 to 80, find out more on their Facebook Page.

Jesse Tillis joins us to promote this weekend's Viking Festival, local E-Sports Teams, Hype & Glory Wrestling and More!

Hillary Cloud joins us to talk about Texarkana Chamber of Commerce efforts for National Career Readiness Certification in our region. Reach out to the Chamber to register your business for NCRC to reach the goal to certify our region, call 903.792.7191.

Trista Akin with Friends for a Cause visits with us about the upcoming "Lucky Dog Bunco" event to benefit local Animal Rescues on St. Patrick Day. Get all of the information here, or check their Facebook page.

The Lady Drifters is a growing group of women that love to ride motorcycles and serve our community. This morning we had Tita, Stat, and Bewbs on the radio with us talking about their efforts to partner with Church Under the Bridge Texarkana to feed the congregation, and invite local ladies to join the club!

This morning John Robert Lee from Hot Tails Crawfish joins us to discuss the 2026 Season and the big plans for bigger fun and great entertainment this year!

Destiny Carter, President of Texarkana Kiwanis Club, visits with us about the 68th Annual All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast set for March 14 in Texarkana.

Mckayla Cox joins us today to discuss the upcoming "Spring Awakening Viking Festival" happening March 21 & 22 at Dancing Ranch Farm.

Tom Whitten and Mike Carter, newly re-elected Bowie County Commissioners join us about their recent campaigns and results. We also have Phillip Mann to tell us all about Saturday night at the Perot Theatre for the "Country Jukebox" show!

We had a last-minute cancelation for this morning's show, but will reschedule for a later date. That gave us the opportunity to rundown some of the local election results from March 3.

This morning we visit with Michelle Weerts and Laurne Hill with Lifenet about the need for dispatchers. We learned a lot about one of the most stressful and rewarding jobs available, plus we do talk about a few of the strangest calls. Find out more about the jobs available at LifenetEMS.org. 

We were shocked to learn that our new Executive Director of Leadership Texarkana once led Indiana Jones himself up Mount Kilimanjaro! Check out our visit from this morning!

This morning, we visit with current Miller County Judge Cathy Harrison about her run for Arkansas Secretary of State. She really is a super lady, and we always enjoy our conversations. Cast your VOTE!

Ms. Tendra Washington is our guest discussing the upcoming "Keep Texarkana Beautiful" project on March 7 and the many things available to the community through the Texarkana Arkansas Parks & Recreation Department.

Today we had Kenneth Payne, Chair of the Bowie County Historical Commission, joins us to discuss the upcoming Red River History Forum at Texas A&M-Texarkana on March 7. We discuss some upcoming programs and partnerships you may want to get in on. Get your details here.

Grant Barnett joins us to discuss his new practice on Jefferson Avenue and go deeper into what "Concierge Psychiatry" really is and how you can benefit with the no insurance model at Barnett Wellness Clinic in Texarkana Arkansas.

Sheila Sinyard is running for Miller County Clerk. We talk about her campaign, the importance of local elections and voting, and a lot more. Get informed, and VOTE!

Chris Spencer is running for Texas House District 1 and we talk about the issues above the mud-slinging of politics. We cover a great number of topics in this conversation.