Wednesday May 23 | Arkansas Times
Clinton man's death puts spotlight on EMT woes
The death of former City Attorney Brett Blakney of Clinton May 4 for lack of transportation to a major trauma center played out against a history of legal battles in Clinton and Van Buren County over ambulance service.
Autopsy attributes Ark. man's death to stroke
An autopsy report attributes the death of a Clinton man who hit his head after being pushed during an argument to a stroke.
No Charges Yet in Clinton Man's Death, Cause Still Undetermined
Just more than a week after the death of a 53-year-old Clinton man during a fight with a neighbor, it's still not known exactly why he died.
Clinton man's death raises issue of state ambulance coverage
UNAVAILABLE: Southern Paramedic provides ambulance service to Clinton, but rules prevented it from transporting an injured man to Little Rock recently.
Report: Medicare Paid $5.6B In Questionable Claims
A new report from the Department of Health and Human Services' Inspector General says Medicare paid more than $5 billion to thousands of pharmacies with questionable billing practices.
Clinton Residents Push for New Ambulance Service Rules
People in Clinton say the ambulance service serving the small Van Buren County town is inadequate- and they are demanding a change.
A second fight death in Clinton
For the second time in a week, a man has died in Clinton following a blow to the head in a brief scuffle with another man.
Legal dispute underlies ambulance issue in Clinton death
I noted here over the weekend the death of a Clinton lawyer, Brett Blakney, four hours after he struck his head in a scuffle with a man he was trying to bar from his restaurant.
Local AM Buzz: Governor Beebe Takes Stand in Redistricting Lawsuit,...
Governor Beebe Takes Stand in Redistricting Lawsuit Governor Beebe takes the stand in Helena-West Helena in a trial that focuses on a redistricting lawsuit.
Trial begins today in redistricting lawsuit
A lawsuit over whether the state's 2011 legislative redistricting plan weakens the voting strength of blacks in eastern Arkansas or preserves it goes to trial today in federal court at Helena-West Helena.
Fed judges hear lawsuit on Ark. Senate lines
JONESBORO, AR - Jonesboro police and fire departments finished cleaning up after a four vehicle accident on Friday night just after 9 o'clock. The wreck happened on U.S. Highway 49 in front of Jonesboro police and fire departments finished cleaning up after a four vehicle accident on Friday night just after 9 o'clock. LEE'S SUMMIT, MO - A ... (more)
Ark. lawyer dies after altercation at restaurant
Attorney General Chris Koster has sued a Utah-based travel agency to recover about $360,000 for a southwestern Missouri high school band.
Van Buren County Attorney Dies After Fight
Clinton police say an attorney and business owner died early Friday morning following a fight with another man.
Clinton teacher pleads not guilty to sexual assault
Clinton Junior High history teacher and coach lance Campbell left court Thursday after pleading not guilty to 1st degree sexual assault.