Elderly Mabelvale Woman Drowns in Lake Ouachita
An elderly Mabelvale woman has drowned in Lake Ouachita.The Garland County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) says the body of Berghea Gartrell, 91, was found about 9:45 this morning at the house boat ...
View ArticleWest Memphis Woman Wins $250,000 from Mega Millions
A West Memphis woman has won big in the Mega Millions lottery.Lillian Williams spent one-dollar on a ticket that turned out to be worth $250,000.She bought the ticket at the Starmart, 1903 S. ...
View ArticleTrial rescheduled in Arkansas fake bomb case
-; A trial has been rescheduled for a man accused of strapping what he said was a bomb to an elderly woman's ankle and then forcing her to withdraw money from a bank. Prosecutor John Threet ...
View ArticleFatal fire started in cigarette ash can
-; A fatal fire is believed to have started in a cigarette ash can, authorities said. Police said in a news release Monday there was no evidence of accelerants in the Feb. 3 fire that injured David ...
View Article91-year-old Alzheimer’s patient drowns in Lake Ouachita
Deputies from Garland County reported that a 91-year old Alzheimer's disease patient drowned last night in Lake Ouachita. Berghea Gartrell of Mabelvale is believed to have walked off a dock ...
View ArticleDisturbance call leads to arrest on drug charges
The driver, Gavin Willis Stutts, 21, had a shotgun in his vehicle with a spent cartridge in the chamber. Officers found marijuana, a pipe and 31 suspected Xanax pills, the report said. An ...
View ArticleRegister by Today to Vote in Arkansas Primary
Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin is reminding the public that the deadline to register to vote in the May elections is today. "Arkansas law sets a deadline of 30 days before an election ...
View ArticleAlleged drug ring leader to plead guilty
BOSTON (AP) -- A Massachusetts man who authorities say was a leading member of New York's Colombo crime family plans to plead guilty to a federal racketeering conspiracy charge, according to a ...
View ArticleSchool Principal's Email Hijacked, Scary Simple Website to Blame
"It talked about how the school was closing next year," she said, clicking through a long list of emails. Assistant Principal Jodie Heslep of LISA Academy North is still puzzled over the ...
View ArticleMurder Victim No Stranger to Suspected Killer
Little Rock Police Spokesperson Terry Hastings says they've pretty much wrapped up their investigation into the murder of 41-year-old Wesley ...
View ArticleArkansas State Police on the Scene of a Crash on Interstate 40
State police are working a multiple vehicle accident on Interstate 40. It is at mile marker 175 between Lonoke and Carlisle. Witnesses say traffic is backed up for seven miles. Highway 70 is the ...
View ArticleArkansas' decision to make Smith interim a fascinating experiment
Arkansas' decision to replace the disgraced and departed Bobby Petrino by hiring John L. Smith as its interim coach. It's not good or bad, smart or dumb. We can't apply traditional ...
View ArticleMike Ross Says the 2014 Political Picture Remains Blurry
We won't elect our next Governor for another two years, but that hasn'tstopped the popular political game of speculation. At an energy meeting in conway today, we caught up with Fourth ...
View ArticleNo. 21 Arkansas hosts ORU in midweek tilt
FAYETTEVILLE – The No. 21 Arkansas baseball team is back at home on Tuesday night as it hosts Oral Roberts in a non-conference tilt. First pitch between the Razorbacks and Golden Eagles is set ...
View ArticleWomen's Council on African American Affairs Call for Peace
Far too often we have to report the aftermath of violent crime. This week, many people and organizations are getting together to discuss the causes of violence as part of National Crime ...
View ArticleTwo Major Hot Springs Hospitals Merging
Two major hospitals in Hot Springs are announcing plans to merge, bringing a century of care to patients. Monday, Mercy Health, sponsors of St. Joseph's Hospital, signed an exclusive agreement ...
View ArticlePCCSD Teacher, Staff Unions Take Contracts to Court
Pulaski County Special School District teacher and staff support unions are vowing to fight for their contracts in court. The unions held an emergency meeting Monday after the Education Commissioner ...
View ArticleWeber State loses out as John L. Smith packs up for Arkansas
And he is the cavalry riding into Fayetteville, make no mistake. (He'd just better be careful not to ride back in on a Harley.)There are some who will dwell on Smith's stunningly swift departure ...
View ArticleWork starting on I-40 widening project near Conway
Transportation officials are gathering in Conway on Tuesday to discuss the project and emphasize that motorists need to use caution in the construction zone to protect the lives of the ...
View ArticleEx-assistant Smith called to lead Hogs
Benjamin Krain Arkansas assistant coach John L. Smith yells plays to his players during the Razorbacks game against Troy in November ...
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