Mary Black murder trial set for April

A Lincoln County woman accused of killing her son in June 2019 is set for trial in April, according to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper. Mary Black, 31, is charged with capital murder in the death of Joseph Carsello, 11, of Star City. Black’s husband, David... Read More.
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COVID hospitalizations set another record

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Hospitalizations for the illness caused by the new coronavirus have set a second record high Monday for Arkansas in three days, the state Department of Health reported. The 1,371 COVID-19 hospitalizations bested the record 1,346 set Saturday. “Today’s report of 31... Read More.

Bond set for Wednesday homicide suspect

By Ray King A $200,000 bond was set Friday for a Jefferson County man accused of shooting another man to death on Wednesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Zachary Vermillion, 29, with first-degree murder. Reading... Read More.
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White Hall set to appoint new City Council member

The White Hall City Council will hold a special called meeting Friday at 1 p.m. to appoint a new city council member following the tragic death of senior member Andy Lunsford on New Year’s Eve. Lunsford was set to begin a new term on January... Read More.

Near record set in COVID deaths in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Wednesday reported a near-record increase in coronavirus deaths as the state’s cases continued to mount. The Department of Health reported 65 new deaths from COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus, bringing the state’s total fatalities since the... Read More.
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Bond set in alleged burglary and assault

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly forced his way into his girlfriend’s apartment and beat and kicked her on Jan. 1. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.

Bond set in alleged incident of threats to neighbor

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of threatening to kill a neighbor on Monday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Hillary White, 43, with terroristic threatening... Read More.
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bond set in child welfare allegations

A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of being intoxicated in a smoking apartment where two small children were present. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Brittany Price, 29,... Read More.

State coronavirus cases set another one day high

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson urged caution Wednesday ahead of Christmas gatherings as Arkansas reported another one-day high of coronavirus hospitalizations. “This is frequently a time to gather with our family in large groups, but this year that presents an increased risk... Read More.
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