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Supreme Court reverses murder conviction, orders new trial

Friday, December 18 by Ray King

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.

Cash only bond set for convicted felon after gun found

Friday, December 18 by Ray King

By Ray King A $25,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of a felony after a handgun was found in the vehicle he was driving. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for Cameron Langel, 27, after... Read More.

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Pedestrian killed in Thursday accident

Friday, December 18 by Ray King

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.

Task force calls for state notification in excessive use of force firings

Friday, December 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas panel, formed is response to protests over George Floyd’s death under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, on Thursday called for requiring law enforcement agencies to report to the state when an officer is fired or... Read More.

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Monticello adds traffic cameras

Thursday, December 17 by Ray King

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

Thursday, December 17 by Ray King

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.

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Two paramedics shot, suspect killed in Pine Bluff

Thursday, December 17 by Ray King

Two paramedics from EASI (Emergency Ambulance Service, Inc.) were shot and a suspect is dead in an early morning shooting incident in the 1400 block of West 23rd Avenue in Pine Bluff Police say the two had responded to a call and were working on... Read More.