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CodeRED Texarkana Emergency Notification System

Jeff Easterling — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:52:09 +0000

The cities of Texarkana Arkansas and Texas, along with Miller and Bowie counties have launched the CodeRED Emergency notification system, an ultra high speed service for immediate notifications of events from severe weather, to missing children. Here is the link to enroll for free, and you can customize the notifications you receive, from Tornado Warnings [...]

Obama Launches Voter Groups: Is it Racist? [VIDEO & POLL]

Jeff Easterling — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:56:00 +0000

First, my disclosure: I watch more cartoons than news. Having said that, this threw me a little when I first saw it: President Obama has launched a group called “African Americans for Obama.” Is it fair to separate voters by race? Obama also has links on his website for other groups, including “Asian Americans & [...]

NASCAR's New Hottness: Maryeve Dufault

JeffOnRadio — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:15:49 +0000

Things are definitely getting hotter on the NASCAR track, and Danica Patrick has some new competition. Her name is Maryeve Dufault. Maryeve is moving up from the ARCA series, and is a former “Price Is Right” model. Originally from Canada, Maryeve has raced in the Skip Barber Series, Formula BMW USA, NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, [...]

Texas DPS Stranded Motorist Hotline

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:18:43 +0000

A lot of Texas drivers may not be aware that the State has a toll free hotline for the soul purpose of aiding motorists that may be stranded on a Texas roadside. The hotline number is 1-800-525-5555. The Roadside Assistance hotline is NOT a substitute for 911 in an emergency… again FOR EMERGENCIES CALL 911. [...]

Texas High School Students Protest to #FreeByrd

Jeff Easterling — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:00:13 +0000

The punishment over a Texas High Tradition has kicked off a protest at Texas High School in Texarkana Texas. Senior Austin Byrd jumped into the school pond located at the campus on Summerhill Rd. Tuesday afternoon and received what fellow students feel was an unfair punishment. The protest also kicked off a social network protest promoting the hashtag #freebyrd on twitter, facebook, faces, clothes, and cars.

NFL Playoff Recap – Divisional Round

Jeff Easterling — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:26:13 +0000

The New York Giants were the only road team to win in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs this weekend. Meanwhile, San Francisco and New England won the right to host their conference’s championship game next Sunday. Here’s a recap of all of this weekend’s NFL action: Sunday, Jan. 15 N.Y. Giants 37 – [...]

Bald Eagle Watching Tours at Arkansas State Parks

JeffOnRadio — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:23:33 +0000

It’s the time of year again when some of the State Parks in Arkansas host Eagle watching events… and yes, it’s cold on the water. Eagle watching veterans will tell you to bundle up on the cold mornings… thermal underwear, warm cap, gloves, and a good heavy coat. Trust us, when you see your first majestic Bald Eagle take flight, you will forget all about the temperature.

Live Music, Movies and Events in Texarkana

Mimi — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:45:21 +0000

Here is a rundown of live music, current movies and events happening in Texarkana. See more LIVE MUSIC listings from TexarkanaRocks.com Here is the schedule for this week: New Movie opening in Texarkana this weekend: Check out what is playing right now at Cinemark.com. Public Service Announcements: To have your church, group or civic organization [...]

Texarkana Arkansas Offers Amnesty Program

JeffOnRadio — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:35:58 +0000

The Texarkana Arkansas side District Court has declared an amnesty program effective January 17th 2012, to March 31st, 2012 for people with outstanding warrants for failure to appear, or contempt. If you are not sure, and think you may have a warrant, here’s the information you need to know. To find out if you have [...]

The Big Brawl in Bowie County

JeffOnRadio — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:53:26 +0000

(Update 12/27 — The Commissioners Court is now asking Natalie Nichols to resign. In exchange, they will pay the $40,000 in legal expenses that she has picked up by them suing her.)

There seems to be more bickering than usual here lately in the Bowie County Courthouse. Mainly all of the turmoil between Bowie County Judge Sterling Lacy, and Bowie County Clerk Natalie Nichols. If you have been keeping up with all of it, we want to know, Who do you agree with?

A Charlie Brown Tradition [Video]

JeffOnRadio — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:09:57 +0000

Since before I was born, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” has been on television. I have watched it every year of my life, but this is the first year I watched it on a computer. Even though it’s a new way to watch, these old shows still have a way of making me feel young again.

KCS Holiday Express Coming To Texarkana

JeffOnRadio — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:05:30 +0000

The 11th annual Kansas City Southern – Holiday Express is scheduled to pull into Texarkana at 4PM on Tuesday December 6th, at the train yard on West 7th Street with Santa and the Elves onboard. The six car train includes the KCS Southern Belle, Rudy the smiling Tank Car, a flatcar carrying Santa’s sleigh, a miniature village, a ginger bread boxcar, the elves’ workshop; the reindeer stable, and a little red caboose. Tours are FREE to the public.

Tony Stewart is 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion

JeffOnRadio — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:31:41 +0000

What a race it was in Homestead Florida for the Sprint Cup Championship? Plagued by weather issues, with multiple caution flags, and a red flag for rain, it was between Tony Stewart, and Carl Edwards to battle it out for the Cup. In the end it was Tony Stewart to win the race and Carl [...]

Police Warning Texarkana Residents

JeffOnRadio — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:15:07 +0000

Texarkana, TX. police are warning residents about an outbreak of dangerous pranks with homemade “bottle bombs”. Teenage pranksters have been creating the “bottle bombs” with household chemicals, and can be very dangerous. According to the “Safety Alert” issued Wednesday by the Texarkana Texas Police Department, they have responded to numerous illegal activity calls in the [...]

Five Great Screamer Videos

JeffOnRadio — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:11:09 +0000

I love “Screamer” videos! You know… those videos you trick your friends into watching, than laugh at them when they freak out after the beastie jumps out at them. Some of them make me jump, even when I know what is going to happen. Here are 5 of them from Youtube, if you want to [...]

Willie Wants to Be Smoked When He Dies [Video]

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:11:53 +0000

If there is one thing you can say about Willie, it’s that he has made his wishes clear. When he dies, he wants to be rolled up and smoked. Willie recently told Celebsmoker.com that the title of his next album will be, “Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die”. Here’s video of Willie [...]

Halloween Mudfest 2011

JeffOnRadio — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:21:58 +0000

Saturday October 29th, the mud will fly high in the Four States Fairgrounds Entertainment Center. It’s the third annual Halloween Mudfest, sponsored by Classic Bennche of Texarkana, and Townsquare Media! Doors open at 5pm, so the kids can trick or treat with the drivers, and see the ATV’s, and trucks up close. The show starts [...]

Snap-on No Compromise Tour Hits Texarkana

JeffOnRadio — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:19:06 +0000

This afternoon, (October 13th), from 4pm to 8pm the “Snap-On No Compromise Tour” thunders onto the lot at Robbins Toyota, Kings Hwy & I-30 in Nash, TX. with Cruz Pedregon’s 8,000HP Snap-on NHRA Funny Car, and the one of a kind O.C.C. built Snap-on Chopper. There will be lots for all to see and do, [...]

2011 Four States Marching Competition Results

JeffOnRadio — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:30:06 +0000

High School marching bands from around the Ark-La-Tex met Saturday October 1st in Tiger Stadium at Grim Park to battle it out for the awards, and most importantly, the bragging rights! This was the first marching competition I had been to since I was in high school… and the place seemed smaller. It was a [...]

Do You Think You Can Beat a Computer in Rock, Paper, Scissors?

JeffOnRadio — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:22:47 +0000

Do you ever find yourself getting a little bored at work? Wait… WHEN you find yourself getting a little bored at work, check this out. The New York Times put together an online version of Rock, Paper, Scissors to play on the Computer. The Computer uses a couple hundred thousand previous rounds of RPS to [...]