Texarkana Talks

Monica Beeman joins us to discuss the 2nd Annual Texarkana Picklefest, happening this Saturday, October 10 in downtown Texarkana. The food, the games, the fun, and this year they are adding a 5K and a very cool Car Show! Here are all of the details!

The 2026 Veterans Day Parade & Extravaganza is planned for Front Street Plaza on Saturday, November 14 in downtown Texarkana. The Parade is at 11, the extravaganza all day long, and we wrap up the night with Country Star, Gary Allan. Here is where we are just a little more than a month out.

This morning we spoke with Lonna Johnson with Scouting America about all of the improvements at Camp Pioneer and the many opportunities for our local youth. We also visit with our new friend, Liam Laughlin. Liam loves playing baseball and is struggling with Cerebral Palsy and wants to keep playing. He has a great message for other kids that may be dealing with a disability. 

Today we are able to give you an update on the downtown Texarkana Radio Stations and the new owners. Making these the only locally owned and operated radio station in Texarkana.

When the guest can't make it, we make it up ourselves! Great thing that there is a ton of family fun in Texarkana this weekend!

This morning we learn a lot about We Are Washington and the big golf tournament on Friday to benefit the many programs built to serve the youth in our community.

Today we’re talking about the 2026 Veterans Day Parade & Extravaganza , coming to downtown Texarkana on November 14! We’ve got all the details on how to enter the parade, how to become a vendor, and what you need to know about the big Gary Allan concert happening that night.

 Jenn Mack joined us this morning for a wide-ranging conversation about Texas, the issues shaping the state, immigration, Islamic movements, government, and the questions she says politicians often avoid. 

The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a Wild Horse & Burrow Adoption Event this weekend at the McCurtain County Fairgrounds. 150 horses and burros are available for adoption, and we have all of the details you need to give one of these beautiful animals a good home. 

Great discussion today about Keep Arkansas Beautiful efforts and the blessing that is Girltrek. Ms. Tiffanie Willis Archie gives us all of the information for the transformation to pride in our communities. 

Last week on I-30, Mitchell Royal witnessed a terrifying accident unfold—a pickup pulling a camper trailer crashed into the back of an 18-wheeler, sending the camper and propane tanks into flames. Inside the truck was a woman and seven dogs. Mitchell didn’t stop to think about it. He ran across the interstate, straight toward the fire, and helped pull the woman and her dogs to safety. This morning...

This morning, TJ Wall joined us to discuss his campaign for Ward 4 City Director in Texarkana Arkansas. We talk about his platform, ideas, the dire situation that Texarkana Arkansas is in, and more!

The Toys for Tots Foundation has named Tiffany Clayton as coordinator of the Texarkana Toys for Tots 2026 Campaign. The official Kick Off is Thursday, October 1. Here is all of the important information you need to know exactly what is happening with Toys for Tots in Texarkana.

Ms. Brittney Haynes joins us to talk about this weekend's "Tacos 'N' Tunes" event. We also need more CASA volunteers, especially men. We also have a little fun this morning with some trivia. This weekend is the biggest fundraiser of the year for CASA and the Texarkana Children's Advocacy Center.

Daniel Thields with the Texarkana Arkansas Fire Department joins us to discuss the Fill the Boot Campaign coming up on Fridays in the month of October to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. We try "Black Bear Cracklin's" and discuss Johnny's extremely rare condition for a laugh.

The Musical Genome Project began as something radio stations contributed to and that experiment became "Pandora". Are we creating replacements for all of us with the advancement of AI?

Bobby Duhon with Lagniappe Specialty Meats on Jefferson Avenue is our guest today. We discuss the store, the reason so many people are so highly satisfied. We also get some Cajun phrases to tease Johnny with.

This morning we remember the thousands lost on 9-11 when Radical Islam attacked America for being American. Tom Ornberg joins us and shares his memories from that day at Andrews Airforce Base. "Never Forget" is more than remembering, it is ensuring that others are taught to remember what Americans before them have sacrificed and overcome.

Taylor Coleman has become one of Texarkana's favorite entertainers, and we discuss what led him to the style of music that very few others perform. He grew up in TexRep and now works at the historic Perot Theatre. He has a great story!

This morning we talk about a conversation with AI. We asked, "what are you afraid of for mankind"... We also get an update on the FM signal for Wes.

Our good friend Monty Murry was our guest this morning and as old as we are we thought we knew what you should do if you are in an auto accident. Monty brought us the "5 Myths of Auto Accidents" and we missed every one of them! Plus, we have some fun because we didn't know how many Ironman Triathlons he has competed in, the ballroom and country dancing addictions, and so much more!

This morning Ms. Jenny Walker is with us talking about the full circle with Leadership Texarkana and the Chamber of Commerce. We had a lot of fun, and learned a lot!

Les Munn joined us this morning and Jeff didn't ask any of his prepared questions. Instead, they talked about Flock Cameras, Law Enforcement, and had a real good time. Check out this conversation!

This morning we are talking Rotary Clubs in Texarkana and the Veterans Day Parade & Extravaganza coming up on November 14, 2026.

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!