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Cake Sale to Benefit Arkansas Children’s Hospital

The Annual Cake Sale to benefit Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock will be this Saturday February 15th. The cake sale will be at J & J Livestock in Texarkana, it will begin at noon. This event

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Big Events to Help Veterans in Our Area

Marine Greg Back with the Vietnam Veterans #278 and the Texarkana Area Veterans Council joined the morning show to talk about two big events coming up to raise money for local veterans. First this Friday February 14th

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Region Closets is Ready to Help You

Kelli O’ Neil with Region Closets joined the Morning Show to talk about how they can design, and construct the perfect closet for you. Also they are giving away a free closet. You can enter to win

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TAPD Recruitment & Polar Plunge

Texarkana Arkansas Police Department’s Public Information Officer Kristen Schultz and Skylar with the HR Department with the City joined the Morning Show to talk about police recruitment and also the Polar Plunge. The plunge is a fundraiser

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Donate to Help Arkansas High Cheerleaders

The Arkansas High Varsity Cheerleaders are headed to the Nationals Competition this weekend in Dallas and compete against teams from all over the country. They have raised a lot of money to cover the expenses but could

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Polar Plunge To Benefit Special Olympics Arkansas

The Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics of Arkansas is happening at the Big Dam Waterpark in Texarkana on Saturday February the 8th. Camie, from the organization and Anna from the waterpark joined the Morning Show to

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Magic Vibes Episode 32 December 14th

Roger Sheppard has another edition of Magic Vibes. Roger talks about what it takes to start up a business, but more importantly what all goes into making that business successful for the long haul. Tweet Share +1

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Magic Vibes Episode 31 November 23rd

Roger Sheppard is back with another edition of Magic Vibes, today Roger sits down and talks with Brandon Ellis. They talk about Golf, Sales, Success, Family and Life. Tweet Share +1 LinkedIn Email

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Ranchers’ Table Roundup Saturday November 23

The Ranchers’ Table is having their 1st Annual Roundup this Saturday November 23rd from 10am to 4pm at the Trailhead Pavillion Park in Downtown New Boston, Texas. Chuck Wagon cookers will be there serving up Chicken Fried

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Free Overdose Awareness and Prevention Event

Bryan Simmons of Grace Counseling joined the Morning Show to talk about a free Overdose Awareness and Prevention event which is happening Friday November 22nd inside the Eagle Hall at Texas A&M-Texarkana campus. It will be 9-3,

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Meet the Authors of Heaven is For Real

Todd & Colton Burpo came by the studios of the Pig, to talk about their experience that led to the best selling book and movie Heaven is For Real. Listen as they discuss this life changing event

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UAHT Spring Registration & More

Jennifer Cunningham, Dean of the Texarkana campus of the University of Arkansas Hope/Texarkana joins the Morning Show to talk about Spring Registration and all the opportunities to further your educational career offered by the local campus. Tweet

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15th Annual Gathering of Authors Saturday Nov. 9th

Local author Tammy Thompson joined the Morning Show to talk about this years event which will happen this Saturday November 9th from 10am to 3pm inside the  Circle J Cowboy Church located at 6912 Blackman Ferry Road.

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Vendors and Shoppers Welcome at Big Dam Waterpark

Anna Pink from the Big Dam Waterpark joined the Morning Show to talk about the Big Dam Market, Vendors Day going on this Saturday November 9th from 9am to 1pm. Any and all vendors are welcome and

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11th Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Morning

Stacy Tidwell from Community Healthcore joins the Morning Show to talk about the 11th Annual Turkey Trot which will be Thursday November 28th, which is Thanksgiving morning at Spring Lake Park in Texarkana. This is a fun

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Magic Vibes Episode 30 November 2nd

Roger Sheppard is back with another edition of Magic Vibes. Today Roger sits down with Tray McNeal. They talk about a variety of subjects, including business, being successful, and sports. Tray is with Ritter Communications. Tweet Share

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Red, White, and You Hiring Fair

April Corbit, with Work Force Solutions of Northeast Texas joined the Morning Show to talk about the 13th Annual Red, White, and You Hiring Fair, which is happening Thursday November 7th at the Texarkana Texas Convention Center

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Bark at The Park Saturday November 2

Brooke Stone, Communications Manager for the City of Texarkana Texas joined the Morning Show to talk about the Annual Bark at The Park, which is happening this Saturday November 2nd at Spring Lake Park in Texarkana. The

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Meet Dr. Lloyd Jackson Superintendent TASD

Dr. Lloyd Jackson, Superintendent of the Texarkana Arkansas School District joined the Morning Show to talk about his first year on the job as the leader of TASD, also the great things he hopes to have the

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Trick or Treat Safety Tips

Halloween is this Thursday night, and for those doing the traditional door to door trick or treating, Shawn Vaughn, Public Information Officer with the Texarkana Texas Police Department has some tips to make it a safe and

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Four States Auto Museum Show

The Four States Auto Museum Auto & Motorcycle Show is this Friday and Saturday, October 25th & 26th in Texarkana. It will be in the parking lots surrounding the Museum. The museum is located at 217 Laurel

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Kids Helping Kids Bake Sale

Get you some sweet treats and help a local young man and his family. Brandy and Hampton from Hospice of Texarkana/Hospice of Hope joined the Morning Show to talk about the Kids Helping Kids Bake Sale which

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Food Truck Festival & Hot Air Balloons

Tameka Grady joins the Morning Show to talk about a huge Food Truck Festival which is going on this Saturday October 26th from 11am to 8pm at Bobby Ferguson Park in Texarkana Arkansas. That of course is

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Magic Vibes Episode 29 October 19

Roger Sheppard, the Magic Man with the Magic Vibes, and owner of Redbone Magic Brewing Company, sits down with Taylor Calloway, owner and operator of The Beauty Bar txk. Tweet Share +1 LinkedIn Email

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Shop With a Cop Bowl-a-Thon

Kristen & Skylar with the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department and City of Texarkana Arkansas joined the Morning Show to talk about the upcoming 2nd Annual “Strike Up Some Fun” Shop With a Cop Bowl-a-Thon happening Thursday November

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Big Busted Knuckles Motorcycle Stunt Show

Michael Garza from Texarkana Harley Davidson joins the Morning Show to talk about the Big Busted Knuckles Stunt Show which is happening throughout the day this Saturday at Texarkana Harley Davidson in Texarkana. Free event, fun for

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Altrusa Writing Workshop for Kids

Altrusa has their Writing Workshop for kids ages 8 to 12. This year’s event will be Saturday October 19th from 10 am to 2 pm at the Texarkana Public Library. Joy Goldstein with the organization joined the

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Spurs & Cleats Showdown Saturday Oct. 12

Spurs & Cleats, Professional Bull Riding and Freestyle Bull Fighting is the topic on the Morning Show. Logan Roddy and his wife Teresa talk about the Big Event which is this Saturday night October 12th inside the

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Fisk Micro Show Invitational

Martha Garrett from Garretts Sporting Goods in Texarkana joined the Morning Show to talk about the Fisk Micro Show Invitational which is going on Thursday thru Saturday at the Rocky Creek Outdoors on South Stateline. To attend

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Oktoberfest is Saturday October 5th

Oktoberfest on Main Street is this Saturday October 5th from noon until 5pm downtown Texarkana. Fun, food, beer, and games for both adults and kids. an event for the entire family. Jason Williams, owner of Cafe Lucille

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Jeans and Bling Saturday October 5th

Leigh Davis from Hospice of Texarkana joined the Morning Show to talk about the Annual Jeans & Bling Event to be held Saturday October 5th starting at 7:30pm at the Texarkana Texas Convention Center. Food, live music, 

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Tough Kookie-Fighting Cancer

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Magic Vibes Episode 28 September 28th

Roger Sheppard is back with another edition of Magic Vibes. Today Roger sits down with Tony Clowers, co-owner of Pop’s Place in Texarkana. Tweet Share +1 LinkedIn Email

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Lofts at the Grim Set to Open

Samantha Jones with the Lofts at the Grim, joined the Morning Show. The long anticipated opening of the apartments inside the former Grim Hotel is now just days away. The Historic hotel in Downtown Texarkana has been

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Walk To End Alzheimer’s Saturday September 21

Shannon Trest joined the Morning Show to talk about the Walk to End Alzheimer’s which is this Saturday morning September 21st at Spring Lake Park in Texarkana Texas. The Walk Village gathers starting at 8:30, with opening

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Magic Vibes Episode 27 September 14

Roger Sheppard, the Magic Man with Magic Vibes is back with another edition. Today Roger talks with local musician and saxophone player, Rich Walker. They talk about how the love and appreciation of music was instilled in

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Update from TISD Superintendent

Dr. Doug Brubaker, Superintendent for the Texarkana Texas Independent School District, TISD, joined the Morning Show to talk about all the construction, and renovations going on at the various campuses in the district. Also discussed the every

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Texarkana Resource Day

Vashil Fernandez with the City of Texarkana and the Texarkana Homeless Coalition joined the Morning Show to talk about some upcoming events including the 3rd Annual Texarkana Resource Day.  The mission is to provide access to numerous

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Host a Blood Drive with Carter BloodCare

We hosted Clinton McCoy with Carter BloodCare on the Morning Show. Carter Blood Care provides Christus St. Michael with blood transfusions for people in our area. They are looking for schools, churches, businesses, and industry to host

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Magic Vibes Episode 26th September 7th

Roger Sheppard, the Magic Man with the Magic Vibes returns with another guest. This week, Roger talks with local musician and guitar maker Mark Braley. Kinghat guitars is the name of his business and Mark performs in

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Haunted Greenhouse at Little Country Greenhouse

Bruce at the Little Country Greenhouse, 1442 Daniels Chapel Road in New Boston was our guest on the Morning Show to talk about his new, free Haunted Greenhouse. It’s for kids, and kids at heart of all

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Chambers Hospice Singo for a Cause

Representatives of Chambers Home Health & Hospice of Texarkana,  Erin and Erin,  joined the Morning Show to talk about the 3rd Annual Singo for a Cause, which is coming up in November. This event raises money to

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Magic Vibes Episode 25 August 31

Roger Sheppard, the Magic Man, with the Magic Vibe is back and he talks with Tony Langford and his son Kayson. Tony Langford is the owner of Tony Langford Roofing, (Quality that is through the roof.) Tweet

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United Way of Greater Texarkana Kickoff & More

Mark Bledsoe and Darla Wilf were on the Morning Show to talk about the United Way of Greater Texarkana and many events coming up including the Annual Kickoff Luncheon to raise money for local non profits and

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Blue-Line Driver Services

Les Munn of Blue-Line Driver Services was on the Morning Show talking about his new business. Whether it’s people or merchandise delivery, he is ready to get you or you items where they need to be. This

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For The Sake of One

Angela Coston, Executive Director of For The Sake of One joined the Morning Show to talk about her non profit, which is geared to help local kids in foster care and their families and those who open

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Magic Vibes Episode 24 August 17th

Another edition of Magic Vibes with the Magic Man Roger Sheppard. Today Roger talks with Charkeitha Washington, known in town as “The Cookie Lady”. Among other things they talk about her Faith in God, and how she

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Casino Night at Crossties Benefiting UAHT

Dr. Robin Hickerson and Dr. Mikki Curtis with the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana joined the Morning Show to talk about the University and particularly about the Casino Night which proceeds help area students and the higher education.

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Senior Summer Ball at the Mall is Friday 8/16

Justin Sutton with Southern Caregivers and The Texarkana Healthcare Marketing Professionals joined the Morning Show to talk about the 3rd Annual Senior Summer Ball at the Mall which is this Friday August 16th at center court in

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TAPD PIO Talks Citizens Police Academy & More

Kristen Schultz the Public Information Officer with the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department joined the morning show along with Skylar Krase from Human Resources with the city. Among other things we talked about how listeners could be a

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You Could Win a Harley Playing Golf

Some lucky golfer could win a brand new Harley-Davidson, while playing in the 3rd Annual Texas HighStepper Golf Tournament. The scramble is coming up Saturday August 24th at The Golf Ranch at Bringle Lake. Amber Reynolds the

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Tough Kookie Foundation

Ketina Levingston who is the Founder/President of the Tough Kookie Foundation, which helps local people battling cancer, joined the morning show to talk about the foundation. We discussed how you can help, and several events coming up

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Back to School Safety Reminders

Public Information Officer Shawn Vaughn with the Texarkana Texas Police Department joined the morning show to remind people of school zone safety and school bus protocol. He also talked about how you could become a Police Officer

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West Bowie County Back to School Bash Saturday

The 7th Annual West Bowie County Back to School Bash is this Saturday August 3rd from 11 to 2pm at the Plentiful Harvest Church in New Boston. Back packs filled with school supplies, shoes, clothes, haircuts and

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We Are Washington Open House Sat August 3

We Are Washington is having an open house this Saturday August 3rd from noon until 4pm, Fun activities, food & games and tours of the facility. Tweet Share +1 LinkedIn Email

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Magic Vibes Episode 23 July 27th

Roger Sheppard and another edition of Magic Vibes with the Magic Man. Roger talks with the General Manager Tina Patterson at Redbone Magic Brewing Company. Tweet Share +1 LinkedIn Email

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Chance to Win $5,000 Texarkana Resources Drawdown

Jennifer Lewis with Texarkana Resources joined the Morning Show to talk about what the non-profit does for people in the area and discussed the upcoming annual Under the Harvest Moon Drawdown event. Someone has the chance to win

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Hope Watermelon Festival

Hope Arkansas Chamber of Commerce President Christy Burns joined the Morning Show to talk about the 48th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival which will be held August 8th through the 10th in Hempstead County Arkansas. Tweet Share +1

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David Briggs Memorial Car Show Is Saturday

David and Valerie joined the Morning Show to talk about the David Briggs Memorial Car Show which is Saturday July 13th at the parking lot at the Hooks High School Football Stadium from 8 am to 1pm.

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Premiere High School of Texarkana Arkansas Events

Varonica Kennedy the Director of Premier High School of Texarkana Arkansas joined the Morning Show to talk about the tuition free public school and several events the public is invited to in the next several weeks. Tweet