Hey Gang! Thanks for checking out my profile, although I’m not real sure why you would. I’m a pretty simple kind of guy. I have a bunch of kids because I figured the more I make the better chance I have of one of them being able to take care of me when I’m really old. My wife says she loves me, although I think she just tolerates me. I am a flag-waving proud American and Texan. I like camping, shooting sports and taking long naps. I am a United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) competitive shooter and I love my sport of choice. I like trucks, loud music and playing golf when I can. Yeah, I also like long walks on the beach and piña coladas, but this isn't a dating service! Love ya, mean it!
Jim Weaver
Top 5 Ghost Towns In Arkansas – What’s There Now
Arkansas, just like any other state, has had some successful cities and towns and others that didn't last for various reasons. Here, we're going to take quick look at a few of the towns that didn't make it, and some of what's left.
Beware The Counties With The Highest Unemployment In Arkansas
Arkansas Unemployment Rate for December 2023
Agriculture Production Figures
County-by-County Unemployment Rate
The unemployment rate for the State of Arkansas had a pretty good year in 2023, the overall statewide rate finished the year at 3.4% in December, almost a full point higher than the lowest rate during the year at 2.6% in July, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.
January, Week #3 and Bowie County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest 43
Week #3 of 2024 started off cold, snowy, and icey which undoubtedly led to fewer arrests for the week. The total number arrested was 43 last week, 15 of which by Bowie County Deputies. An additional 28 were brought in by other law enforcement agencies and turned over to Bowie County.
Brace Yourself Arkansas, Insect Brood Convergence In Spring ’24
Most bugs don't bother me that much, but these give me the willies, maybe it's because they're so big, maybe it's because they're so loud, but all I know is when they scream a lot of us do too. I'm talking about the dreaded cicada, and this year there will be more than we have ever seen in our lives emerging all at once. Joy!
Astonishing Find – 7.46-Carat Stone at Crater of Diamonds State Park
Parisian visitor, Julien Navas, had the ultimate experience at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park on January 11, a big diamond find. It's the fifth diamond found so far this year and the largest since 2020.
Texarkana’s Live Music Scene This Weekend, Jan 18-20
Thursday is here and before you know if we're going to be up to our eyeballs in weekend, what's waiting for us in the live and local music this weekend? For one thing, how about a concert with the legendary Temptations at the Perot Theatre on Friday night? Let's check out the rest of Texarkana's Live Music Scene for Weekend #3.
Arkansas – Grab A Quarter And Put It Your Freezer Right Now!
Remember when you could call somebody with a quarter? For those of you too young to remember that, there used to be a thing called payphones, they were everywhere and you could make a phone call for just 25 cents, as long as it was local. Heck, I'm old enough to remember when it was a dime. For all those quarters, that seem almost useless these days, they can't buy much, you can't find a payphone
Otis Williams And The Temptations Here For Mural Dedication Thursday
If you were born and raised around the Texarkana area then you are probably familiar with the rich music history of Texarkana, the giants of country and early rock that performed at the Municipal Auditorium downtown—artists like Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and many more. The fact that ragtime composer Scott Joplin is also from here, but did you know that a founding member of the Motown gr
Bowie County Sheriff’s Dept Arrest 68 In Week Two of the New Year
Week #2 of the new year and here we are seeing a significant bounce upward in the number of overall arrests. The total number arrested was 68 last week, 23 of which by Bowie County Deputies. An additional 45 were brought in by other law enforcement agencies and turned over to Bowie County.
Texas Governor Announces $1.5M Grant to TexAmericas Center
TexAmericas Center is excited to announce the receipt of a $1.5 million grant from the Texas Governor’s office today. This grant funding is part of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program, totaling $15.4 million for infrastructure projects in military communities.
Wednesday’s Harvest Columbia County Food Box Distribution Postponed
Harvest Regional Food Bank returns to Waldo, Arkansas this week, for another food box distribution for Columbia County residents only, but due to the winter storm, the event has been rescheduled.
Snow Day 2024: A Few Pics From Around Texarkana This Morning
I had to get out this morning and go check on things at the stations, so after I finished that, I thought I would hit a few spots around town a grab some photos of Snow Day 2024.