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Sunday Oct 5 | The Echo

Banned book week inspires thought

Freedom to read: Tiffanie Harris, a West Memphis, Ark., sophomore, picks up information and peruses through the selection of banned books offered at the library.

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Related Topix: Libraries

Thu Oct 02, 2008

KAIT-TV Jonesboro

West Memphis PD Searching for Shooting Suspect

The West Memphis Police Dept. is requesting the public's assistance in locating the suspect in a shooting incident that occured there on Sept.

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Wed Oct 01, 2008

Arkansas Online

Arkansas court orders new murder t...

The Arkansas Court of Appeals reversed the second-degree murder conviction of James David King in the Dec.

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Related Topix: Crittenden County, AR

Mon Sep 29, 2008

The Sidelines

Judge provides loophole for Arkansas police

A Memphis judge left a legal path open Friday for two Arkansas police officers to avoid trial in the shooting deaths of two motorists they chased into Tennessee.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime

Sat Sep 27, 2008

Benton County Daily Record

West Memphis convict: I wanted to testify

Jason Baldwin, one of three men convicted in the 1993 killings of three West Memphis second-grade boys, unsuccessfully urged his attorneys to allow him to testify during his trial 14 years ago, he said ...

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Related Topix: Craighead County, AR, Jonesboro, AR, Prison, Marion, AR

TheCabin.net

Smith's 281 yds helps W. Memphis top Hall, 50-0

West Memphis quarterback Quinton Smith accounted for 239 yards in leading the No.

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Fri Sep 26, 2008

KTHV-TV

Man Convicted Of Killing 3 Boys Takes Stand

A man convicted of killing three West Memphis boys 15 years ago took the stand for the first time Thursday, insisting he was innocent.

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Villager Journal Online

Difference of Opinion

"The court is well aware that local issues on wet/dry matters are very emotional," Judge Phillip Smith said during the hearing on the matter Sept.

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Related Topix: Sharp County, AR

Wed Sep 24, 2008

WREG-TV Memphis

No Light On Bike? You're Breaking The Law

NIGHT RIDERS REQUIRED TO HAVE LIGHT AND REFLECTORS, OR FACE $100 FINE shaun.chaiyabhat@wreg.com Forget drive-bys. Police say the new kind of criminal hops on two wheels.

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Mon Sep 22, 2008

Post Politics

Makin' Sure Everyone Is On The Same Page

An email sent out by the Senate Democratic Caucus today regarding the landslide victory of Tim Barnes in an electorate comprised of the partisan of the partisans: Dear [Enthusiastic and loyal Democrat], As ...

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Related Topix: Harding University, University of Arkansas, Austin Peay State University

Sat Sep 20, 2008

Daily Citizen

No. 6 West Memphis 14, Helena-West Helena 14

Helena-West Helena's Turrell Williams scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns as the Cougars rallied to tie West Memphis 14-14. After rushing for 213 yards in the first half, West Memphis could manage only 37 ...

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Related Topix: West Helena, AR

Fri Sep 19, 2008

KATV Little Rock

Council OKs line of credit for DRAA

The Forrest City Council on Tuesday agreed to use the existing Forrest City Airport as collateral for a line of credit to be used by the Delta Regional Airport Authority.

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Related Topix: Forrest City, AR, Marianna, AR, Paragould, AR, Palestine, AR

Wed Sep 17, 2008

WREG-TV Memphis

Ark. Subpoenas Accused Gas Gougers

FAST FACTS AR Attorney General Brian McDaniel has issued more than 30 subpoenas to gas stations accused of price gouging.

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Tue Sep 16, 2008

WREG-TV Memphis

Gas Price Gouging Could Generate Prosecutions

FAST FACTS Ark. Attorney General promises to prosecute price gougers. One gas station in West Memphis posted prices of $4.59. Consumers have filed thousands of complaints in Tennessee and Arkansas.

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Sun Sep 14, 2008

MediLexicon

Stigma Deters HIV-Positive People From Seeking Treatment, Panelist...

The stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS in the Arkansas Delta prevents people living with the disease from coming forward and makes it difficult for the state to help the population, a University of Arkansas for ...

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Related Topix: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, African-American, HIV/AIDS, Health, Human Sexuality

Fri Sep 12, 2008

WPTY

Man Arrested in Shooting of Car Burglary Suspect in West Memphis

' Police say a man suspected of breaking into a car was shot while running away from the scene.

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Related Topix: Crittenden County, AR

POE News

West Memphis 3 Denied New Trial

Latest matches for: Arkansas Squirrel Enchiladas Sling Blade--Carl Orders French Fries Latest matches for: murder Satsugai The Fiend - Opening Latest matches for: DNA English Heritage Exposed Devo - Smart ...

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Thu Sep 11, 2008

The Times West Virginian

States worry over bonds backed by federal money

The bankruptcy of the federal highway trust fund halted road work around the country and sparked fears that state governments would be on the hook for billions of dollars in bonds they had planned to pay off ...

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WREG-TV Memphis

Homeowner Shoots Would-Be Thief

Tony Boyce said he shot man who tried to break into his car Gary Weathersby was shot in the back Boyce was arrested and charged with Battery in the 1st Degree A West Memphis man says he shot a would-be thief ...

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Related Topix: Crittenden County, AR

KXMC-TV Minot

Judge: No new trial for West Memphis killings

A judge has denied a request for a new trial for three men convicted of killing three boys in West Memphis, Arkansas, 15 years ago.

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West Memphis, Arkansas is located in Crittenden County and is part of the Memphis, TN Metro Area. Zip codes in West Memphis, AR include 72301, and 72303.

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