Junior League of Texarkana

05/20/2026

Thank you KSLA for covering our celebration❤️

The Junior League of Texarkana celebrated 100 years of service Monday, May 18, with a centennial celebration at the Texarkana Arts and Humanity Council building in downtown Texarkana.

05/20/2026

Thank you to all the women, past and present, who have pioneered, strengthened, and inspired this league for the past 100 years. Your dedication, courage, and passion built the foundation for generations to come. Here’s to a century of progress and to the women who continue to shape its future.

05/07/2026

A century of service, leadership, and community impact will be celebrated later this month as the Junior League of Texarkana marks its 100th anniversary with a special Centennial Celebration event.

05/07/2026

Marguerite Whitmarsh Holman was a charter member of the Junior League of Texarkana and served as its first president in 1926. In her honor, we annually recognize an outstanding active member whose commitment to volunteerism and dedication to the League exemplify the very spirit she helped establish. This award celebrates a member who demonstrates impactful service within the Junior League, a deep belief in voluntarism, and contributions that consistently exceed expectations.

Our honoree stood out for her unwavering support of others and her broad impact across our community. As one member shared, “She is always supporting other people and other nonprofit organizations in our community.”

Fellow League members describe her as someone who “truly embodies the spirit of the Junior League through her unwavering commitment to service, her strong belief in voluntarism, and her ability to lead with passion and purpose.” Others note that “her energy and dedication are evident in all that she does,” and that “she leads by example, motivating others to serve wholeheartedly.”

Her service to the League has been both extensive and impactful. She has contributed her time and talents through roles on the Mistletoe Market Committee, the Recruitment Committee, and as Training and Education Chair. She has served on the Board of Directors as Membership Vice President and, most recently, as our League President.

In the past year, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership during a particularly challenging financial period. She met these challenges with courage, clarity, and determination—making difficult decisions that have ultimately positioned the Junior League of Texarkana for greater stability and future success. Her leadership has not only guided the organization forward but has also inspired confidence and unity among our members.

With Hands On and Hearts In, we are honored to present the 2025-2026 Marguerite Whitmarsh Holman Award to Mrs. Erica Smith.

05/01/2026

Thank you Four States Living Magazine for sharing our 100 year story! We are honored to serve this community❤️

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF SERVICE
The Junior League of Texarkana has been a community mainstay since 1926
By Lindsey McMillan

One of the area’s largest and oldest service organizations began as a gathering of 28 likeminded women on February 26th, 1926. They were people of varying interests and talents who all held a strong interest in the social and cultural welfare of Texarkana. They became the charter members of the Junior League of Texarkana. Now, a century’s worth of women have followed in their footsteps, continuing their legacy of service and voluntarism.

The organization first began as the Texarkana Junior Service League and was integrated under the membership of the Association of Junior Leagues of America in 1947. Marguerite Whitmarsh Holman served as the first president, and under her leadership, the first charter officers and members got to work, meeting at the “Little White House” on the corner of 3rd and Hazel Streets. Here were the beginnings of children’s plays, puppet shows, and the planning for a pediatric dental clinic. By the time they were incorporated as the Junior League of Texarkana, local hospital auxiliaries were formed, as well as the Community Service Council. The League was largely responsible for the building of the Texarkana Public Library, and members aided the American Red Cross with a bloodmobile. Many programs benefitting children and the arts were initiated, and by the 1970s, the Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council (TRAHC) was created, thanks to money raised by the League. Members performed a popular production called “The Follies” for many years, and the 1980s brought about the establishment of the Junior League Thrift Shop, which was housed on Broad Street. In addition, the League worked alongside area schools with drug-prevention and pregnancy-education programs.

Read the full article here:
https://www.fourstatesliving.com/feature-stories/2026/4/30/celebrating-100-years-of-service

04/24/2026

A wonderful day at our annual Clubs and Bugs Fore a Cause Golf tournament⛳️🦞

Thank you to our incredible sponsors, players, and league members who made this happen!!! ❤️

…..and 1st place goes to the Southern Caregivers team, congrats y’all🏆👏🏼

04/21/2026

Hurry! There’s still time to sign up! ⛳️🦞 Join us for Clubs & Bugs Fore a Cause—grab your team, swing for a great cause, and don’t miss your shot at the hole-in-one prize!

📅 THIS FRIDAY, April 24, 2026
📍 New Haven Golf Club
⏰ Registration: 8:00 and Shotgun Start: 8:30 AM
👥 4-Person Team: $500

Scan the QR code or visit this link to register your team and swing fore a great cause! https://vms.ajli.org/?nd=simple_store_items&page_id=581

Sponsorship opportunities available as well https://vms.ajli.org/?nd=simple_store_items&page_id=596

04/17/2026

Katina Levingston, the Founder of the Women of Texarkana- a non-profit organization of multicultural and multigenerational Women of Texarkana coming together to make a positive impact on the local needs of our community- presented a check for $500 towards JLT training of empowering Women.
Erica Smith, 2025-2026 JLT President and Melodie White, Community VP were on hand to receive it❤️

04/07/2026

There is still time to join the Junior League of Texarkana for the 2026-2027 League year! ❤️

Join us on April 27th at Bubba's 33 for our Provisional Welcome Party/Interest Social! Learn about what the league does in our community, and how you can learn and grow as a leader and volunteer.

Rsvp now at: https://forms.gle/pdR8D8Kj5LxTrexu9

11/19/2025

We are so proud of our 2025-2026 Provisional class for seeing a need and providing their time and skills! Thank you for spreading the holiday cheer❤️