The court used the break to discuss Rollins vs Slater, a somewhat similar manslaughter case. That case was decided, then overturned by court of appeals, then reversed again by the State Supreme Court.
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Scott McCloskey of the Arkansas State Police interviewed Childs the day after the crash at JRMC.
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The manslaughter trial against Bryant Childs for the death of Elizabeth Ann Davis at the Wilmar railroad crossing on October 29, 2012.
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Childs leaving courtroom, Wednesday, hidiing behind a jacket.

A crash reconstruction lead investigator was the last witness to take the stand.
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After a 15 minute break, the deputy coroner was called briefly, followed by an Arkansas Highway Police Corporal.
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At 2:15, the female driver who had been traveling next to the white minivan took the stand.
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A log truck driver that was stopped waiting on the train to go by, was called as the next witness. (more…)

At 1:40, a witness from the west side of the train testified, about seeing the crash, through the gaps in the moving train.
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At 1:10 pm, the defense began cross-examining the trooper, starting with skid marks and the presence of the train.
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The Arkansas State Trooper that arrived first at the scene took the stand at 11:05.
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At 11 am, attorney Theotis Thompson told the jury
Childs, with 10 years experience, was driving an overweight asphalt truck, when he found himself facing ” the perfect storm .”
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The prosecution addressed the jury at 10:50, for the first time.
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Billies 2nd onside kick, to start 2nd half.

In an unusual game with back-and-forth touchdowns, 3 onside kicks, and devastating turnovers and penalties, the Billies battled til the final minute to outscore the Dewitt Dragons 28-20.

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FOUND at Drew Central School.

Yellow Lab. No collar. Missing her master.

Very loving and smart.

Must have been someone’s hunting dog.

Please call 224-6431 if she is yours.

As of Monday morning, DMH has a new interim administrator appointed, to take the place of former CEO Michael Layfield, who resigned Friday.

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With time running out in the final quarter, Dumas kicked a field goal to tie the game at 17-17.

The Bobcats got the ball first on the 10 yard line, but failed to score on three downs.  The field goal attempt hit the upright and bounced to the ground.

The Billies then got the ball on the 10, followed by a touchdown run by Justin Berry, and the extra point that brought the game to a close.

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Mark Burt, of Warren, was killed in a logging accident in Calhoun County, this morning.

Burt was well known in the Monticello area, as well.

For more information, go to SalineRiverChronicle.com

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Imani Riley turns the corner for a 14 yard game with 3:20 to go in the first quarter