Texarkana COAD

10/09/2026

We're Hiring!

ADEM is currently accepting applications for two exciting opportunities to serve Arkansas and support emergency management operations statewide.

Emergency Management Watch Officer:
This position monitors, collects, and analyzes emergency-related information to support state and local response efforts and enhance public safety during emergencies and disasters.

Emergency Management Specialist:
This position supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation programs across the state.

📍 Apply today: https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/
📅 Application deadline: October 14

09/24/2026

“Rain” may be a foreign concept at this point, so we’ll remind everyone: “rain” is when water falls from the sky. 🌧️

Sounds crazy, we know.

BUT LISTEN! It’ll happen at some point (at least we hope), so make sure that you’re being safe.

1. “Heat lightning” is the same thing as regular lightning. It can still hurt you. It can still kill you. GET INSIDE, FRIEND!

2. If you hear thunder or see lightning, you’re close enough to be struck by lightning. Doesn’t matter if it’s sunny. Doesn’t matter if you’re under a tree (please don’t do this). GET INSIDE, FRIEND!

3. Never drive through floodwaters — the risk of flooding is higher after a drought, even after short showers. TURN AROUND, FRIEND!

4. Two drops of rain does not mean the burn ban is lifted. Twenty minutes of rain does not mean the burn ban is lifted. We will announce when the burn ban is lifted. DON’T BURN, FRIEND!

Be smart, & be safe. Protect yourselves, your loved ones, & your first responders.

08/21/2026

The Pine Tree Road Fire in Union County is currently estimated at approximately 2,000 acres as crews continue working to contain the fire, which has been burning since last night.

Ten bulldozers are currently working the fire, and we are preparing replacement crews from other parts of the state. A detection flight over Southeast Arkansas is planned this morning. Air tankers are scheduled to begin aerial operations immediately.

Approximately 150 people have been evacuated to nearby shelters in Lawson and El Dorado. Entergy has also de-energized power lines in the area as crews work to improve containment. We will provide an updated containment estimate as soon as it is available.

08/21/2026

Fire in El Dorado/Union County…

08/20/2026

08/17/2026

For the next 7 days, the only things allowed to go up in smoke are our hopes and dreams for cooler days. Not that many will be outside burning anything right now... just in case, PLEASE BE AWARE that there is a burn ban in effect for all unincorporated areas of Bowie County and the City of Nash.

08/17/2026

Please.... don't burn anything outdoors!

07/24/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LifeNet EMS Announces Transition to Metro Aviation

Please take a moment to read the full letter from our Chief Operating Officer, Adam Oliver, regarding this important milestone in LifeNet’s history. As we enter into this new chapter, our focus remains on serving the people in our communities. We appreciate the continued trust and support of our employees, hospital partners, EMS agencies, first responders, and the communities we are honored to serve.

As we look to the future with Metro Aviation, our mission remains unchanged: delivering the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

07/17/2026

Thank you!!

07/06/2026

Special Weather Statement

Effective Jul 06, 2026 at 5:36 PMExpires at Jul 06, 2026 at 6:15 PM

A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL BOWIE... CENTRAL MILLER AND CENTRAL LAFAYETTE COUNTIES UNTIL 615 PM CDT

At 536 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Fouke, or 15 miles southeast of Texarkana, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD... Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE... Radar indicated.

IMPACT... Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include... Texarkana, Wake Village, Nash, Fouke, Garland, Genoa, Canfield, Mount Pleasant, Fort Lynn, Pleasant Hill and Spirit Lake.

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.