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Two arrested for manslaughter following high speed crash deaths

Thursday, June 5 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State Police (ASP) are investigating a deadly multi-vehicle crash that occurred late Friday night, May 30, on State Highway 109 near the Morrison Bluff Bridge in Logan County. The crash happened around 11:15 p.m. and involved a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro, a Toyota RAV4, and... Read More.

Arkansas Couple Sentenced to 70 Years for Child Abuse Deaths

Friday, April 18 by Luke Matheson

An Arkansas couple, Justin and Deja Rollins, have been sentenced to 70 years in prison following their conviction on charges related to the deaths of their children due to child abuse. The Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney, Will Jones, announced that they were found guilty of... Read More.

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UAMS Study to Address Maternal, Infant Deaths with $2.4 Million Federal Grant

Tuesday, September 17 by Alex Bivens

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will receive up to $2.4 million over the next four years to test prevention strategies for reducing high rates of maternal and infant deaths in the Arkansas Delta. The grant from the U.S. Department... Read More.

Man involved in recent double homicide held without bond

Monday, March 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A second suspect has been taken into custody as police continue their investigation into a shooting on March 7 that resulted in the death of two people and two others being injured. Quentine Lowe, 18, was identified as one of three people who... Read More.

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Influenza deaths increase in Arkansas

Wednesday, December 28 by Ray King

The latest report from the state Health Department shows that influenza deaths have increased in Arkansas. According to the report, 15 additional deaths were reported since the last report, and brings the state total to 101. Of those, 77 percent had not been vaccinated. One... Read More.

Arkansas has third most smoking related deaths per capita in the US according to recent survey

Monday, September 12 by Staff

The American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout is not until November 17th, but a new survey says that maybe it should start today in the Natural State. The World Health Organization says about 22% of the global population uses tobacco, and in Arkansas, those numbers... Read More.

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Swimming deaths increase in Arkansas following pandemic

Tuesday, July 5 by Staff

Swimming deaths began to increase in the Natural State as the pandemic began to wind down and more people began to head for water. Rick Walker has this story.

All U.S. Federal Prisons put on lockdown following inmate deaths

Monday, January 31 by Staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal prison system has been placed on a nationwide lockdown after two inmates were killed and two others were injured Monday during a gang altercation at a federal penitentiary in Texas. The incident happened around 11:30 a.m. Monday at USP Beaumont,... Read More.

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State reports another 31 COVID deaths

Tuesday, September 14 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas reported 31 more COVID-19 deaths and 646 new cases Monday. The Department of Health said the state’s death toll from the coronavirus since the pandemic began rose to 7,298. Gov. Asa Hutchinson said 12 of the newly reported deaths... Read More.

COVID deaths increase by 33 Saturday

Monday, September 13 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of deaths due to COVID-19 in Arkansas increased by 33 on Saturday while the number of hospitalized patients on ventilators declined by 24, according to the Arkansas Department of Health. The death toll since the pandemic began has... Read More.

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38 new COVID deaths reported; cities offer incentives for vaccination

Wednesday, September 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Tuesday reported 38 new deaths from COVID-19 as the state’s capital launched a new incentive program to boost the city’s vaccinations. The Department of Health said the state’s death toll from COVID-19 now totals 7,108. The state reported... Read More.

State reports spike in COVID hospitalizations and deaths

Thursday, September 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Wednesday reported a spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, but the number of coronavirus patients on ventilators eased slightly. The Department of Health said the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients rose by 101 to 1,313, although a department... Read More.

Stories tagged with: deaths

Two arrested for manslaughter following high speed crash deaths

Arkansas Couple Sentenced to 70 Years for Child Abuse Deaths

UAMS Study to Address Maternal, Infant Deaths with $2.4 Million Federal Grant

Man involved in recent double homicide held without bond

Influenza deaths increase in Arkansas

Swimming deaths increase in Arkansas following pandemic

All U.S. Federal Prisons put on lockdown following inmate deaths

State reports another 31 COVID deaths

COVID deaths increase by 33 Saturday

38 new COVID deaths reported; cities offer incentives for vaccination

State reports spike in COVID hospitalizations and deaths

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