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Jefferson County adult jail sued over 2021 inmate death

The mother of a man who died while in the adult detention center last year has filed a lawsuit  against the jail and Jefferson County. Deborah McBride, the mother of Dezman McBride filed the suit in Jefferson County Circuit Court Tuesday and alleged grossly negligent... Read More.
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Suspect arrested in death of three

A central Arkansas couple and their adult daughter have been found dead and the daughter’s husband arrested in connection with the deaths, Arkansas State Police said Saturday. The bodies of James Turner, 64, and Amanda Turner, 62, of Hazen and Mirranda Munnerlyn, 46, of Carlisle... Read More.
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Hot Springs man accused of infant death

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas man was arrested and charged with capital murder Tuesday in the death of his 5-month-old son. Hot Springs police said Cody Webb, 35, was booked into Garland County jail and is being held without bond. Police said officers responded... Read More.
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Another house fire results in one death

For the second time in two days, a deadly housefire has claimed the life of a person in Pine Bluff. According to a press release from the Fire and Emergency Services Department, firefighters responded to a reported fire at 3307 W. 4th Ave., at 10:53... Read More.

Boozman statement on death of former Senator Dole

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement on the passing of former Senator Bob Dole: “Cathy and I join the countless Americans mourning the loss of Bob Dole. The Greatest Generation gave us many heroes to respect and admire, but Bob... Read More.
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Dermott death investigated as homicide

The Arkansas State Police are reportedly investigating the death of a Dermott man Sept.  22 as a homicide. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News newspaper, Edward Lewis Jr., 43, was found dead inside a residence at 705 N. Haley St. The body was sent to... Read More.