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Busted Newspaper Texarkana: Understanding Public Records and Mugshot Archives in the Ark-La-Tex

"For residents of Texarkana—a city uniquely straddling the border of Texas and Arkansas—the term "busted newspaper" has become a common colloquialism for publications and digital databases that compile local arrest records, booking logs, and mugshots. These platforms aggregate information provided by the Miller County Sheriff’s Office in Arkansas and the Bowie County Sheriff’s Office in Texas, creating a centralized point of access for individuals curious about local law enforcement activity. While the term often refers to print tabloids found in convenience stores, the digital transformation of this industry has shifted the focus toward onlin..."

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