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Two arrested following disturbance and homicide in Dermott

Monday, July 13 by Greg

Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division, assisted by Dermott Police, late yesterday arrested Mario Milton, 27, and Alicia King, 24, both of Dermott. Milton is charged with Murder (1st degree), and Battery (1st degree). King is charged with Hindering Apprehension or... Read More.

Man killed in Jefferson County accident

Monday, July 13 by Greg

A Harrison man was killed Saturday night when his motorcycle ran off the roadway on Highway 65 South near the Highway 81 Junction in Jefferson County. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Daniel Rodriguez, 51, was southbound on a 2007 Yamaha... Read More.

UAMS Study: Insurance affects treatment in child brain injuries

Monday, July 13 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK — Insurance status affected the amount of treatment received and the patient’s chance of survival in cases of brain injury in children, a team of researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) found in a study that used nationwide... Read More.

White House, VA launch REACH — a call to action to engage the nation in preventing suicide

Monday, July 13 by Greg

The White House and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have launched the REACH national public health campaign aimed at empowering all Americans to play a critical role in preventing suicide.The goal of REACH, which was established by the President’s Roadmap... Read More.

COVID-19 hospitalizations top 400 in state

Saturday, July 11 by Greg

By Ray King The number of people hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 has now passed the 400 mark, Governor Asa Hutchinson said Friday. During his daily press conference, Hutchinson said eight additional people were hospitalized over the past 24 hours, raising the total to 402.... Read More.

Barbara Warren discusses school plans for Dollarway and Pine Bluff

Saturday, July 11 by Greg

By Ray King On Thursday, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson talked about the reopening of schools for in-person instruction next month. Friday, Barbara Warren, who is now the superintendent of both the Dollarway and Pine Bluff School Districts discussed the opening plans for both of those districts.Warren... Read More.

Property developer in Desha County charged by Feds

Friday, July 10 by Greg

An investor in the former Delta Resort and Spa hotel in Desha County was one of three people charged in Federal Court in Louisiana with fraud allegations. Gary Gibbs and two officials of the now defunct First NBC Bank “unjustly enriched themselves by disguising the... Read More.

Drew County woman killed in Thursday accident

Friday, July 10 by Greg

A Wilmar woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Drew County Thursday. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Joye Martin, 78, was eastbound on Arkansas Highway 172 when the 2013 GMC Terrain she was driving entered the eastbound road ditch,... Read More.

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COVID-19 cases top 26,000 in Arkansas

Thursday, July 9 by Greg

By Ray King More than 26,000 people have now tested positive for COVID-19 in Arkansas, according to the daily report from Governor Asa Hutchinson. At his daily press conference, the Governor said there were 806 new cases reported in the past 24 hours, raising the cumulative... Read More.

FDA warns of COVID-19 test that may give false positive

Wednesday, July 8 by Greg

The Food And Drug Administration is alerting clinical laboratories and health care providers that one particular test for COVID-19 has an increased risk of false positive results.A study by the manufacturer found that approximately 3% of the Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) SARS-CoV-2... Read More.

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22-year-old Star City man arrested after fleeing from Pine Bluff traffic stop

Wednesday, July 8 by Greg

22-year-old Tony Massie of Star City was arrested Tuesday following a high speed chase that began in Pine Bluff before ending in Star City after Massie crashed the Honda Accord he was driving.The chase began when Pine Bluff Lieutenant Jason Howard attempted to stop... Read More.

Scam artists pose as contact tracers to steal Arkansans’ identities, AG Rutledge warns

Wednesday, July 8 by Greg

Scam artists have found an opportunity by using the important task of contact tracing to steal money and the identity of Arkansans. In trying to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Arkansas Department of Health is using contact tracing to identify people who have... Read More.