Miller County Sheriff's Office

The Texarkana area often sees a spike in 911 calls during July 4th celebrations. To address this, the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department (TAPD) is launching its "Safe Celebration Initiative." Partnering with the Arkansas State Police, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and the Miller County Sheriff's Office, TAPD aims to ensure the community enjoys a happy and safe holiday.

Texarkana Arkansas Police reported Monday that a Texarkana Arkansas Police Officer and a Miller County Sheriff's Deputy were involved in a three-vehicle accident while both were responding to an officer needing assistance call.

A Texarkana man who has been missing has been found deceased in Miller County.

Texarkana Arkansas Police and Miller County Sheriff's Office joint Bi-State Narcotics Task Force arrested one person in Texarkana on Wednesday for illicit drugs and weapons charges. More arrests are expected.

Miller County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a shooting suspect in the early hours of Sunday morning, the victim is reportedly in good condition and the investigation is underway.

Sunday, a little past noon, two bodies were discovered at the boat ramp on Mercer Bayou off CR 151 in Miller County. Both, apparently killed by a single gunshot. Each has now been identified by the Miller County Sheriff's Office as husband and wife William Hines, 49, and Lisa Hines, 52, both of Miller County.