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Congratulations to the Winners of Wilbur Smith Award and Idalee Hawkins Award [PHOTOS]

Mimi — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:06:39 +0000

Congratulations to all of the winners! The annual event to honor the winners of the Wilbur Smith Award and the Idalee Hawkins Award was recently held. The honorees are all very deserving for all that the do in our community.

The achievements of each recipient is below their photos--I bet you know some of these folks.

Tornado Warning Blows Up Over My House [Photos]

Mimi — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:36:37 +0000

A big storm rolled through the Arklatex this afternoon. I believe it formed in the skies above my community. A tornado warning was issued, after the fact for my area. I guess all storms have to start some where. You’ve seen the videos many times on the news…”There I was, just sittin’ on my couch [...]

Mardi Gras: From Beads to Cakes, What You Need to Know

Mimi — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:25:05 +0000

I love Mardi Gras season. In the past it signified the beginning of crawfish season but I have since discovered that I can get crawfish as early as November if I am willing to travel south. I went to Mardi Gras in New Orleans a few years ago. Twice actually. It was a lot of fun. One trip was what I call the "Parade Route" because the entire 4 days was spent going to parade after parade.

Texarkana Mardi Gras Parade [PHOTOS/VIDEOS]

Mimi — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:30:33 +0000

The First Annual Texarkana Mardi Gras Festival was a fabulous start to what I am sure is going to be many more events to come. There were many vendors and tons of choices for yummy food to try. Mardi Gras Hits Texarkana with Parades, Music and More The organization of this event was amazing given [...]

Mardi Gras Fun – Texarkana Front Street Festival Plaza [PHOTOS]

Mimi — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:00:26 +0000

Texarkana’s first annual Mardi Gras celebration is now a memory. It was a huge success. Lots of people, parades, beads and fun for all. Here are some of the photos from what I hope is the first of many Mardi Gras events in Texarkana.

Cool Cars of the Texarkana Mardi Gras Parade [PHOTOS]

Mimi — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:12:41 +0000

The cars in the parade for the First Annual Texarkana Mardi Gras were awesome. It looked like all of the drivers and passengers will having a good time rolling through the parade route.

Do You Know What This is a Photo of?

Mimi — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:00:16 +0000

Can you tell what this is in this picture?I got a new camera for Christmas and was out enjoying snapping photos of anything and everything. We have had a lot of rain lately. What do you think this is a photo of? Scroll down to see what it is. [...]

Beautiful Fall Colors From Road to DeQueen, Arkansas [PHOTOS]

Mimi — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:48:12 +0000

Here are some of the beautiful colors of Fall in the South.These photos were taken on a trip to DeQueen, Arkansas on Black Friday.

Four States Fair Midway Preview [PHOTOS/VIDEOS]

Mimi — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:03:21 +0000

The 68th Annual Four States Fair and Rodeo is underway in Texarkana, Arkansas. The midway is loaded with great rides. Check out the photos below to get an idea of what you can expect at the fair. Four States Fair Midway Fair Passes to Ride All the Rides Mirror Maze Mishap Four States [...]

What is the Worst Auto Accident You've Been Involved In? [Survey]

Aaron on Air — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:09:39 +0000

As 2010 drew to a close, fate changed my life with a shocking, viollent suprise. On December 31, very few cars were out on the road at 2:45 a.m. as I drove home home from work in my beautiful gold 2002 Dodge Dakota SLT 4 door crew cab with the silver trim. I came to [...]

Chick-fil-A Day Was a Crazy Success [VIDEO/PHOTOS]

Mimi — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 20:22:22 +0000

I would say that Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee got what he wanted when he put his order in today: Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day was bumper to bumper. Texarkana was a mad-house.These photos were taken at the Central Mall and Richmond Road locations in Texarkana today around 11:30 a.m. The wait was estimated to be at [...]

June is The Month of The Great Outdoors [PHOTOS]

Mimi — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:00:33 +0000

This month is 'Great Outdoors Month.' Do you have any awesome photos of your great outdoors?

Here are some of mine.

Details about Microsoft's New Tablet – Surface [PHOTOS]

Mimi — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:46:20 +0000

Microsoft has moved into the tablet game. They announced yesterday the release of the Surface tablet. It is supposed to compete with Apple’s iPad. It runs on the Windows operating system, Windows RT (later version on Windows 8) so it will be easy for users to convert from their computer systems. It comes with an [...]

Texarkana's Four States Auto Museum Hosts Its Seventh Annual Car Show

Aaron on Air — Thu, 10 May 2012 04:40:15 +0000

Wow, this weekend is going to be filled with fun family activities, including the Four States Auto Museum’s Seventh Annual Car Show. Saturday, May 12, auto enthusiast’s will get to view cars and trucks from over fifteen different classes. It will definately be a treat, not only for kids and adults, but for the collectors as [...]

Potholes in Texarkana [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Mimi — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:28:26 +0000

No matter where you drive in Texarkana, it seems as though our vehicles are being beaten to pieces by potholes. Arkansas Boulevard is so bumpy and loaded with holes, it has almost become one of the roads to avoid in Texarkana. The road crew recently patched holes but they just keep popping up!

What roads do you avoid because of potholes?

Hanging out in a Duck Blind

Mimi — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:50:04 +0000

My husband, stepson and I went out on a duck hunting venture with my brother-in-law Glen. Glen is my supplier. I love to eat duck and he loves to hunt ducks. It works out great.

It was a chilly morning in December. Perfect for ducks, if only the ducks had gotten the memo. Oh well, we had fun anyway.

Mimi's Stepson Graduating to a Brown Belt in Martial Arts

Mimi — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:00:41 +0000

Every few months my stepson inches closer and closer to a Black Belt in his martial arts: Hanmudo. This is his second year in the class.

Master Lopez does a great job with the kids.Ethan takes the classes at Legend's Gym in Texarkana, Texas.

Check out the photos and videos below. Some amazing moves by kids and adults.

Mimi's Private Dinner Party at Twisted Vines

Mimi — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:00:01 +0000

I won one of those silent auction deals at the Mistletoe Fair this year. It was a private party dinner for four people at Twisted Vines. I wanted to have a nice holiday dinner with family and friends so I rushed to schedule it before Christmas.

What an amazing experience and an incredible dinner. The atmosphere was more than I could have asked for! We had the entire place to ourselves. We were catered to like rock stars.

Dinner was my planned around one of my favorite foods, there was Christmas music playing in the background as well as the Miracle on 34th Street movie on a huge screen. The scene was set for a fabulous evening.

Crawfish Season is Here Already!

Mimi — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:02:34 +0000

I was the FIRST customer at Crawfish Palace in Haughton, LA last week. I am so excited that my favorite food is back in season. It will be a while before they make it all the way to Texarkana so until then, I will be traveling South. With enough fans to blow your hair! Can [...]

Holiday Fun With the Family

Mimi — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:55:34 +0000

Thanksgiving was fun this year. My sister from Massachusetts was able to come in for a visit. We did a little holiday cooking and a lot of laughing. Okay, she did a lot of cooking and I did a little. She made this beautiful apple pie that didn't get cut into on Thanksgiving day! My cranberry sauce didn't make it out of the fridge either. Too funny.