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Former Congressman, Pulaski County Sheriff Robinson dies at 82

Thursday, July 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Tommy Robinson, who gained notoriety as an Arkansas sheriff for tactics that included chaining inmates outside a state prison to protest overcrowding, has died. He was 82. Robinson died at a Forrest City hospital Wednesday night of... Read More.

4th Victim dies from Friday mass shooting in Fordyce

Sunday, June 23 by Greg

A fourth victim injured in Friday’s Fordyce grocery store shooting passed way Saturday evening. A total of 14 people were injured from gunfire Friday, June 21, 2024, including 11 civilians, two law enforcement officers and the suspect. Those killed in the shooting were all civilians. They... Read More.

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Inmate featured in Netflix doc dies in Pine Bluff.

Tuesday, June 4 by Rick Walker

John "Eastside" McAllister, featured in the controversial Netflix documentary "Unlocked" has died at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He had been transferred to the Williams Correctional Center, where has was serving a three year sentence after being convicted on 10 felony counts related to drugs,... Read More.

Attorney who challenged same sex marriage ban dies at 62

Friday, April 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Attorney Jack Wagoner, who helped successfully challenge Arkansas’ ban on same-sex marriage before state and federal courts, has died. He was 62. Wagoner died in Little Rock on Tuesday, said Bruce Tennant, an attorney who worked with him at his law... Read More.

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Former council member Jack Foster dies at 79

Friday, April 19 by Ray King

A former member of the Pine Bluff City Council who was later convicted of attempted extortion died Thursday. Jack Foster was 79. Foster served on the council from 2001 to 2005 and in 2005 was indicted by a federal grand jury for attempted extortion under color... Read More.

Third arrest made in Hot Springs double homicide that claimed the life of a woman with ties to Rison

Tuesday, March 26 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE TUESDAY 3:45 P.M.: The third juvenile wanted for shooting three people, killing two of them - including a 20-year-old woman with ties to Rison - has turned themselves in to the Hot Springs Police Department. That juvenile has been charged with two counts of... Read More.

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Dumas man dies after being hit by vehicle in Washington County

Friday, August 11 by Ray King

A Dumas man was killed Wednesday when he was struck by a vehicle while standing outside of another vehicle on Interstate 49 in Washington County. According to a preliminary report, Wayne Simmons, 20, was standing on the passenger side of a 2014 Mercedes that was... Read More.

Former PB city council member Thelma Walker dies

Thursday, August 10 by Greg

Former Pine Bluff City Council member Thelma Walker died Aug. 4, according to an announcement from Brown Funeral Home. Walker, 82, represented Ward 1 and served on the council until 2016 when she was defeated in a run-off by Joni Alexander. Her son, Danny Walker was... Read More.

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State Treasurer dies day after announcing retirement

Wednesday, July 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP)— Arkansas Treasurer Mark Lowery has died a day after announcing he was leaving office following two strokes he experienced over the past several months, his office said. He was 66. Lowery’s office said the former state lawmaker died from complications from his... Read More.

Benton man dies when hit by vehicle in Saline County

Friday, July 7 by Ray King

A Benton man was killed Thursday when he was hit by a vehicle while trying to cross Interstate 30 in Saline County. According to a preliminary report, Christopher S. McCallister, 47, entered the roadway near mile marker 118 and was hit by a Peterbuilt tractor-trailer... Read More.

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Outdoor legend and former Commissioner McCollum dies at 81

Thursday, June 29 by Staff

STUTTGART — Marion McCollum, who served as an Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioner from 1995-2002, died June 21 in Stuttgart at the age of 81. McCollum was known nationwide among waterfowl hunters for taking a small outdoors and sporting goods shop situated in the back of... Read More.

Robin Wynne, justice on the Arkansas Supreme Court since 2015, dies at age 70

Thursday, June 22 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Robin Wynne, a justice on the Arkansas Supreme Court who wrote court rulings in high-profile cases on issues such as voter ID and recreational marijuana, has died. He was 70. Wynne died Wednesday night, said Marty Sullivan, the director of... Read More.

Stories tagged with: dies

Former Congressman, Pulaski County Sheriff Robinson dies at 82

4th Victim dies from Friday mass shooting in Fordyce

Inmate featured in Netflix doc dies in Pine Bluff.

Attorney who challenged same sex marriage ban dies at 62

Former council member Jack Foster dies at 79

Third arrest made in Hot Springs double homicide that claimed the life of a woman with ties to Rison

Dumas man dies after being hit by vehicle in Washington County

Former PB city council member Thelma Walker dies

State Treasurer dies day after announcing retirement

Benton man dies when hit by vehicle in Saline County

Outdoor legend and former Commissioner McCollum dies at 81

Robin Wynne, justice on the Arkansas Supreme Court since 2015, dies at age 70

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