Four charged in firebombing police vehicles in Little Rock

LITTLE ROCK— A federal investigation resulted in charges against four people for their alleged involvement in fire bombings of police vehicles in Little Rock and North Little Rock in August 2020. Cody Hiland, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, and Bureau... Read More.

Woman accused of trying to hit two with vehicle

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff woman was arrested Friday after she allegedly drove her vehicle over a curb and tried to hit two people, then sprayed them with pepper spray.Desire Deshazier, 30, was taken into custody after one of the alleged victims said Deshazier... Read More.
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Bond set in shooting incident

By Ray KingA $50,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man Dec. 15.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Cornelius Christopher, 30, with first-degree battery.At a court... Read More.

Lady Razorbacks down UALR, to face UAPB

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Chelsea Dungee hit five 3-pointers and scored 18 points and No. 12 Arkansas won its fifth-straight game 80-70 over Little Rock on Saturday.Destiny Slocum added 16 points for the Razorbacks (8-1), Makayla Daniels added 11 and Amber Ramirez 10.Arkansas... Read More.
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Big second half carries Hogs to victory

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Justin Smith scored 22 points with a career-high 17 rebounds and Arkansas had a big second half to beat Oral Roberts 87-76 on Sunday.Despite the Razorbacks’ (7-0) 58-32 rebounding advantage, and 57-point second half, Oral Roberts (3-5) proved difficult to... Read More.

State reports more than 1,500 new cases of coronavirus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Sunday reported 1,536 new cases of the coronavirus and 46 more deaths.The Arkansas Department of Health said that the state has reported 201,650 cases since the pandemic began. The state’s death toll is at 3,237.“The high number... Read More.
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Supreme Court reverses murder conviction, orders new trial

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court reversed a Texarkana man’s murder conviction after finding jurors were improperly exposed to political campaigning by the lead prosecutor.The unanimous ruling on Thursday overturned Marvin Arrell Stanton’s conviction and sentence. Stanton was sentenced to life... Read More.
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Pedestrian killed in Thursday accident

A Pine Bluff man was killed Thursday night when he was struck by a vehicle while crossing West 28th Avenue.According to a preliminary report, Terry Bradley, 58, was crossing the roadway at 28th Avenue and Magnolia Street when he was hit by an eastbound... Read More.
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Monticello adds traffic cameras

The City of Monticello has added cameras to intersections where a large number of accidents have been reported and 911 dispatchers can monitor a live feed from those cameras.According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, cameras were installed at the intersection of Highways 278 and... Read More.

Sheridan looking to fill vacant council seat

The Sheridan Mayor and City Council are asking for applicants for a vacant position on the council.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Second Ward Council member Norman Frisby resigned this past summer because he was upset with a decision by Sheridan Police Chief Jason... Read More.