Ark-La-Tex First Responders

08/12/2026

First Responders!!!

08/08/2026

Congratulations to a few of the Ark-La-Tex newest First Responders! Congratulations fellas!

🎓🚔 WELCOME TO THE TAPD FAMILY 🚔🎓

Today, the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department had the privilege of attending the graduation ceremony at the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy, where we proudly welcomed three of our newest officers into the profession.

Please join us in congratulating:

⭐ Officer Ethan Price
⭐ Officer Lawson Wright
⭐ Officer Koda Wrinkle

Over the past 14 weeks, these officers have dedicated themselves to mastering the knowledge, skills, and professionalism required to serve the citizens of Texarkana with honor and integrity.

We are especially proud to recognize Officer Ethan Price and Officer Koda Wrinkle, who were selected by academy staff to serve as Squad Leaders throughout the academy. This distinction reflects their outstanding leadership, teamwork, character, and commitment to excellence.

Their journey is just beginning. The next step will take them into our Field Training Program, where they will continue developing the skills necessary to become exceptional police officers.

Congratulations, Officers Price, Wright, and Wrinkle. We are proud to have you on our team and look forward to watching each of you make a lasting impact on our department and the community we proudly serve.

Welcome to the family—and stay safe.
Picture left to right:
Lt. Caudle, Lt. Freeman, Ofc. Price, Ofc. Wrinkle, Ofc. Lawson, Chief Chattaway

05/23/2026

Ark-La-Tex First Responders would like to extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the family, friends, and coworkers of Hope Arkansas Police Officer Keith Powell.

Thank you for your service and dedication. We’ll take it from here.

Godspeed, Officer Powell.

The Hope Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Keith Powell, a seven-year veteran who passed away Wednesday after battling cancer since October.

Officer Powell was a dedicated public servant who took pride in protecting and serving the citizens of Hope. His professionalism, commitment, and positive attitude made him an asset to the department and a trusted colleague and friend to many.

Chief Kim Tomlin stated “Today we mourn the loss of one of our own. Keith’s courage, compassion, and dedication to serving his community will never be forgotten. Our hearts are with Keith’s family, friends, and fellow officers. We will forever honor him and the lasting impact he made on all of us."

Visitation will be held at McFadden & Hitchye Funeral Home, 411 S. Walnut Street in Hope, AR on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Funeral Services will be held at Hope Church of Christ, 1815 Rocky Mound Road in Hope, AR on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 at 11:00am.

05/21/2026

💙 Honoring Our Fallen Heroes 💙

Today, we pause to remember and honor the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our community. Their courage, dedication, and commitment to protecting others will never be forgotten.

💙 Lieutenant Edward Lee Worrell
End of Watch: February 3, 1977

💙 Policeman Hence C. Giles
End of Watch: July 16, 1926

💙 Patrolman Richard Choate
End of Watch: May 19, 1922

We are forever grateful for their service and the legacy they leave behind. May we continue to honor their memory through our work, our integrity, and our commitment to the community they served so faithfully.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

05/20/2026

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05/18/2026

🚨 SUPPORT THOSE WHO SERVE US 🚨

Individual Donation Campaign

Benefiting ARK-LA-TEX FIRST RESPONDERS

Every day, first responders across the Ark-La-Tex answer the call — protecting our families, our neighborhoods, and our communities.

Now it’s our turn to answer the call for them.

ARK-LA-TEX FIRST RESPONDERS is raising funds to support events, programs, and community efforts that honor and give back to the brave men and women who serve as:

🚓 Law Enforcement
🚒 Firefighters
🚑 EMS
🚔 Corrections Officers
⚡ Utility & Emergency Response Workers

💙 Every Donation Makes a Difference

Whether you give $5, $25, $50, $100, or more, your support helps us continue building a nonprofit dedicated to recognizing, supporting, and uplifting our local first responder community.

Your donation helps provide:

✅ First responder appreciation events
✅ Community outreach programs
✅ Charity tournaments and fundraisers
✅ Recognition for local heroes
✅ Support for future nonprofit efforts

💵 Suggested Donation Levels

$10 — Community Supporter
$25 — First Responder Friend
$50 — Hero Supporter
$100 — Community Champion
$250+ — Legacy Supporter

No amount is too small. Every dollar helps.

❤️ Help Us Give Back

Our first responders show up for us on our worst days.
Let’s show up for them.

Donate today and be part of something bigger.

ARK-LA-TEX FIRST RESPONDERS
Honoring Those Who Answer the Call

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05/10/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Team SWEPCO on winning the 4th Annual Battle of the Badge! 🏆

What an incredible way to kick off our first official event as ARK-LA-TEX First Responders!

We want to thank every team that came out, competed hard, and represented their departments and organizations with pride:

🥎 Team SWEPCO (Hot Sticks)— Champions
🥈 FCI OUTKASTERS — 2nd Place
🔥 TAFD BOOM
🚔 TAFD/PD
🛡️ The DEFENDERS
🚓 The Agency (RRAD FD/PD/State Police)
🐶 FCI Dawgs
🔒 Telford State Prison

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors for helping make this event possible:

⭐ SignatureCare Emergency Center : Emergency Room Texarkana, TX
⭐ Total Medical Supply, Inc.
⭐ Red River Aggregates
⭐ Cajun Ginger's
⭐ TexarkanaContractors.com
⭐ Rooster’s Roof Rejuvenation
⭐ Office Depot
⭐️Red River Credit Union

We also want to thank every player, volunteer, family member, and supporter who came out and helped make this tournament a success. The camaraderie, competition, and support shown throughout the day truly represented what Battle of the Badge is all about.

This event was more than softball — it was about honoring the men and women who serve our communities every single day.

This is only the beginning for ARK-LA-TEX First Responders! 🚔🚒⚡