Holidays

Ring in the holidays with the Southern Arkansas University Celebration of Lights, which will be held Thursday, November 30, 2017, on the SAU campus.

The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Fine Arts Club is sponsoring a military service member holiday care package drive. The care packages will be sent to deployed Arkansas Guardsmen and Reserves from the Texarkana area.

The dogs are headed for track again on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4, for the famous Wiener Dog Races at Harrah's Louisiana Downs. You never seen anything like it. Those adorable little, long-bodied, short-legged, weenie dogs running to be top dog.

Have you heard the one about an Oxford graduate walking into a bar in Texas?

Sparks in the Park on June 24, 2017, had a great turn out and perfect weather. Here are some of the photos and videos from the event.

Fireworks on the Fourth of July can be a lot of fun for us but it is a nightmare for our pets. The noise and excitement of the holiday can stress your pets out. All of the popping noises, light flashes and smells make many pets run away from home because they are trying to get away from all of the commotion. Keep your pets safe with these tips.

It's getting close to 4th of July and that means people will be firing off fireworks over the next couple of weeks. First of all, please remember it is illegal to shoot fireworks in the city limits. Second, even if you are out of the city limits, fireworks are dangerous. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind about fireworks.

Celebrate National Taffy Day with us! We are about to indulge ourselves in a bag of mixed flavored salt water taffy.

Grilling and going camping over the Memorial Day weekend is what most people think about first when the holiday approaches. The day is set aside to to show your respect for those who have given their lives for our country, for our personal freedom. You can enjoy your family traditions and show respect at the same time.

Oh no. Say it isn't so. It appears from a survey that those delicious squishy marshmallow Peeps are no longer the number one Easter confection. Yes, many parents across the country are likely secretly rejoicing that maybe this year sugary chicks and rabbits (Peeps were originally chicks) won't be smashed into their carpets and furniture.

Today is National Goof Off Day. Notice I don't mention what the date is yet? That's because I think we should have more than just one day a year to goof off so if you are reading this days after the fact, pretend that today is the day.

You are never too old to have the birthday song sang to you by a group of strangers. Since your birthday only comes around once a year why not enjoy it. And there's usually a free dessert too.