Texarkana Talks

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Stacey Smallwood Lingo from Haven Homes joins us to talk about the May 7th event, "Where Hope Abounds". A celebration for all at the Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center with good food, entertainment and one lucky guest will win a 2026 Nissan Rogue from Patterson Nissan in Texarkana!

Jenny Walker is the Executive Director of Leadership Texarkana. Today we learn more about the organization and their mission in the community. Applications for the next Leadership class will be available at the end of April.

Suzy Kroll with Ben's Heart Ministries and our Miller County Veterans Service Officer Tom Ornberg join us to talk about a lot of upcoming events for our Veterans. From the upcoming cleanup at Rondo Cemetery, to the Gary Allen Concert in November.

Ms. Tameka Grady joins us with details about the 2026 Catfish & Mudbug Festival happening at Front Street Plaza this Saturday, April 18. This year don't miss "Cookin' with Cajun". Listen for all of the details.

Terrie Arnold discusses the upcoming "Twice as Fine Wine Festival" on May 2, 2026. This is the 11th year for the event that just keeps getting bigger and better every year. All proceeds from this CASA Fundraiser stays right here in our community to help in the fight of Alzheimer's Disease.

Today we talk with photographer Aaron Patton about his powerful nationwide journey, "The Americans Project". We talk about the stories he's encountered on the road, what he has learned about America, and why projects like this are so important. Real people, real stories, real America.

This morning we had Ms. Tendra with the Texarkana Arkansas Parks & Recreation Department and Arkansas Game & Fish Biologist Dylan Hann join us. We talked about this weekend's "Catfish Derby" and more.

This morning we update everyone with details about the 81st Four States Fair & Rodeo. Plus, we talk with Caleb Mudford and Zoe Terral from LNKTXK about the Waggin' Weiner Run at Hopkins Icehouse Saturday, April 11.

Lisa Garner and Kristin Larry join us on this opening day of the 81st Annual Four States Fair & Rodeo. This year with the top amusement company in the United States, North American Midway Entertainment. Thrills, the foods, music, rodeo and more. 10 days of fun planned for one of the biggest events in the Ark-La-Tex.