After lunch recess, State Police investigator Morris Knight took the stand, and described the playing of the recording of the interview with Hackett. (more…)

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In the murder trial of Heather Hackett, jury selection is underway.

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The trial of a 30 year old woman for the death of a Hamburg man on July 28/29, 2015, is being held in the Drew County courthouse.

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Missionary Shirley Vincent was born May 3, 1940 in Portland Arkansas to the late James and Callie Mae Nelson and passed on May 25, 2015. She was a member of Revival Center East, Dermott, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by, a brother, twin daughters , and a son. She is survived by two daughters, Shirley McCants and Elizabeth Marthel. 5 sons, Calvin Davis Sr., Robert Marshall Sr., Johnnie Davis, Rodney Marshall, Gene Marshall, one brother James Nelson,43 grandchildren and 51 great-grandchildren.

Services were entrusted to Christian Brothers Funeral Home and were held May 28^th at The Revival Center Church.

Just a few minutes before midnight, Thursday night, 12 Drew County jurors sentenced Douglas Flemister to…. (more…)

As of 11:15 PM, The jury is still in deliberation at the Drew County Courthouse.

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At 8:30 PM, the jury was still in deliberation and the criminal case of Douglas Flemister own 12 counts of theft of property, for undelivered boats from F&F Custom Boats, during the calendar years of 20 13–20 14.

The two day trial went to the jury for deliberation around 6:20 PM, this evening, and still remains in deliberation.

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As of our last MLive trial update, it was 3:30, the court was taking a break, waiting on a local business owner to arrive and testify, before the case was turned over to the jurors for deliberation.
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After the break, Larry Flemister was recalled, by the defense. He brought with him steel purchase records. The prosecutor pointed out that the documents he offered had been modified.

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Larry Flemister took the stand to start the afternoon, bringing with him financial records, believed to be the ones that the prosecution had mentioned. (more…)

The prosecution had Larry Flemister (Doug’s uncle and business partner) clarify that when he stated that he approved of Doug’s actions and decisions at F&F, he meant in a general sense; not that he had overseen and approved of each individual action.
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An ASP special agent took the stand to start Thursday’s court day.

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The case of a local businessman went before a Drew County Circuit Court jury, Wednesday, facing 12 counts of theft of property, during 2013-2014.

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Roxie Davis was born to the late Roosevelt and Ruby Green on 04/26/1943 in Rye, Arkansas. She departed this life Sunday January 18, 2015 at Drew Memorial Hospital.

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Rita Mae Brown, 72, of Arkansas City, AR died Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Lake Village Rehabilitation and Care Center. Mrs. Brown was born in Dewitt, AR on September 11, 1942 to the late C.W. and Helen Shields Capps. She retired from Arkansas City Public Schools as a cafeteria worker after many years. She was involved with the Desha County 4-H for many years. She was a member of McGehee Church of Christ.
Other than her parents she was preceded in death by her son Tommy Dale Brown; sisters Pat Horton and Edna Klyder.

Survivors include her husband of 51 years Donald Brown of Arkansas City, AR; sons Donald Eugene Brown and wife Christy of Diamond Head, MS and Roland Brown of Arkansas City, AR; brother C.W. Capps of Sheridan, AR.

Five grandchildren Tommy Brown of Diamond Head, MS, Crystal Brown of Mobile, AL, Felisha Brown of Chicago, IL, William & Amber Adcock of Diamond Head, MS, Jason Whitehead of Arkansas City, AR and three great-grandchildren Alexis Adcock of Diamond Head, MS, Audrey Carter of Mobile, AL, Eva Villa of Chicago, IL

At 3:20, the defendant Jimmy Gibson, a life-long friend of the girl’s family, took the stand in his own defense.

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Next, the 16 year olds boyfriend testified the the eventual victim had been harassing him.

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After the jury returned from lunch, the defense questioned deputy Nichols briefly about the rifle in the back of the victims SUV.

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At 11:30, a UAMS staff member was called to report the extent of the injuries to the hand, which was then air-lifted to Springfield, Missouri, due to their severity.

A responding EMT took the stand next, recalling that soon after their arrival Rose Hill Cutoff, a vehicle approached, causing the victim to yell, “It’s the dude that shot me!”
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At 11 am, after opening statements, the 26 year old victim was asked to described his criminal past and sex offender status.

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At 10:45, the jury of 3 men and 9 women were seated to hear the case of the November 3, 2013 shooting into a car on Rabb Road, that cost the victim a part of his hand.

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Ira Gene Burke, 82 of Dumas, Arkansas passed away October 10, 2014 in Dumas. He was born March 14, 1932 in Florence, Arkansas to the late Edgar Monroe and Flora Haynes Burke. Ira was owner of General Tin Shop in Dumas for 31 years and was Assembly of God faith. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son Steve Burke.

Survived by his wife, Ina Burke of Dumas, one son, Mike (Pam) Burke of Dumas, one daughter, Glenda (Dennis) Owen of Dumas, one sister, Pat Selman of Monticello, AR and three brothers, Keith, Lamar and Leonard Burke all of Florence, AR and by three grandchildren, Misty Owen Morgan, Denise Owen Cox, Michael Ira Burke and four great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Sunday, October 12, 2014 from 5-7 pm at Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas and service will be Monday, October 13, 2014 at 2:00 pm graveside, Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer Association of Arkansas or charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Arkansas.

Alvin Frederick Pamplin, Sr., 81 of Monticello, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado, Ar surrounded and supported by his loving family during the last days of his life.

He was born on August 6, 1933 in Portland, Ar to the late Voyde Vincent Pamplin, Sr. and Sara Thurlar Pamplin. He retired from Union Camp after 48 years, a US Army veteran having served his country for 3 years, and a member of Second Baptist Church of Monticello, Ar.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Frances Juanita Pamplin, one daughter, Linda K. Pamplin, three brothers; Alfred Pamplin, Edward Pamplin, and Voyde Pamplin, Jr., and two sisters: Jannie Hoch & Vera Mills.
Survivors include two daughters: Frances Ann Jenkins of Monticello and Donna Lynn Noble(Billy); three sons; Alvin Frederick Pamplin, Jr., Herman Vincent Pamplin both of Crossett, Roy Glen Pamplin(Tina) of Monticello, three sisters: Frankie Mc Kenzie, Marie Zulpo, Betty Carter; seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Services were held Thursday, September 04, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Second Baptist Church (Monticello). Under the direction of Christian Brothers Funeral Home 738 East Oakland Street Monticello, Arkansas 71655. (870-367-6441)”Our Family Caring For Yours”