Talk Tuesday

Making Every Mile Matter for Haven Homes

… At Haven Homes, every mile matters—because every story matters. Just ask Trent Lipps, a Haven Homes graduate whose life is now a testament to God’s redemptive grace. … “I grew up in a broken home with the most loving mother anyone could ask for, but an absent father. That void led me down a path of destructive choices—drugs, violence, arrests, and years spent cycling through jails and prisons. But God had another plan. Through the Haven Homes Recovery Program, I met Jesus Christ. His love broke through my hardened heart.
Posted on September 9, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

From Dreamer to CEO: How UAHT Changed My Life

When I first approached the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) as a nontraditional student, I was filled with uncertainty. With only a ninth-grade education and a GED, I wasn't sure I was "college material." I shared my concerns with the director of the UA Texarkana campus and explained what I needed to succeed. I was immediately met with compassion, support, and a clear path forward. From day one, UAHT believed in my potential, even before I fully believed in myself. … I arrived as an unemployed single mother, unsure how I'd provide for my children or pay for college.
Posted on September 2, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Degree of Determination: Genoa Woman on a Mission to Put Teens in Focus

… It takes a strong heart and a deep sense of purpose to choose a career centered on helping teenagers successfully navigate adolescence, a challenging, high-stakes period of human development—especially for at-risk teens. Mandy Armstrong chose that path. … “Teenagers are my passion,” Armstrong, 36, said. “I want to advocate for children.” … Armstrong has surrounded herself with teenagers both at work and in her personal life in Genoa (Miller County). She and her husband, Chance, are raising a 14-year-old daughter and twin 12-year-old sons.
Posted on August 20, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Raising Kids Beyond Screens

… Excess screen time harms children and adolescents’ social skills, but it also affects their behavior similarly to dementia, presenting as distractibility and memory deficit. To help combat this, an extension expert says parents should limit screen time, encourage children’s off-screen interests, and closely monitor online activities. … For parents who want to limit their children's screen time, it's important to first be on the same page about what rules or restrictions to put in place. … Brittney Schrick
Posted on August 12, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Pocket Full of Rocks Returns to Texarkana for 30th Anniversary Reunion

… Pocket Full of Rocks returns to their hometown to celebrate 30 years with a night of stories and songs. FREE tickets are available for the reunion hosted by First Baptist Church Texarkana, on August 28, 2025. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with a pre-show beginning at 6:30 PM and the main event at 7:00 PM. … The evening will feature both founding and recent members of the band, sharing music and memories from their journey.
Posted on August 11, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Scoop It Forward with Blue Rooster

… Some of my most cherished memories revolve around sharing treats with the people I love. So, when it came time to fulfill a lifelong dream and open a hometown business, I knew I wanted to create a place where memories like that could be made. … Since opening Blue Rooster Scoop Shoppe (1201 Arkansas Boulevard), many people have asked why we chose to specialize in ice cream and Italian ice. The simple answer is that we wanted to make people smile. But it's more than that. My wife, Joana, and I believe ice cream—especially when made with care and served with joy—is kind of magical.
Posted on August 5, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Red Lick ISD 2025 Top Graduates

Valedictorian-Grant Swenson … … Grant is the son of Catie and Scott Swenson. He was an active and well-rounded student at Red Lick ISD, participating in Yearbook, Student Council, Cross-Country, Baseball, Basketball, Track, and Robotics. He also served as president of the National Junior Honor Society. Grant has chosen to attend Texas High School. … … Salutatorian-Carson Kelems … Carson is the son of Denise and Tom Kelems.
Posted on July 29, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Red Lick Middle School 2025 Perspective

A message from Red Lick Middle School Valedictorian, Grant Swenson … Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Grant Swenson, and it is an incredible honor to stand before you today. As someone who has experienced my formative years at Red Lick, from kindergarten all the way through 8th grade, I have grown in countless ways. Throughout my time here, I have internalized a range of character traits such as determination, discipline, hard work, and resilience. I owe a significant part of my success to Red Lick, an institution that has not only shaped my education but also my character.
Posted on July 24, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Genoa Central High School 2025 Top Ten

… Grace Ashmore (Valedictorian) • My favorite high school memory is definitely the high school art show my junior year. One Saturday morning, the other AP Art students and I helped Mrs. McVay, the art teacher, display pieces we had worked so hard on all year. We bought cupcakes and went on at least two wild goose chases for ice to put in a bucket with some drinks. Less than ten people showed up, but I got to show my parents around the high school, and I will never forget my mom’s face when I showed her the portrait I had painted of her on her wedding day.
Posted on July 22, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Genoa Central High School 2025 Senior Perspective

The Love Around Us … A message from Genoa Central High School Valedictorian, Grace Ashmore … Friends, family, faculty, and fellow graduates, good evening. I am honored to be speaking tonight, and I would not be here without the support of many of the people I see in front of me. Throughout this elementary, middle, and now high school journey, I have been loved. We have been loved by our friends and our families, our mothers and our fathers, our sisters and our brothers. But we have also been loved in smaller ways—quieter ways, throughout our lives as students in the public school system.
Posted on July 22, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE
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