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Crowd: Justice not served in 1993 killings Supporters of the three men convicted of killing three boys in West Memphis in 1993 gathered Tuesday on the state Capitol steps and called for officials to reop... by Scott Carroll - May 6, 2015

Districts, 6 schools off list of distressed The Lee County and Strong-Huttig school districts are no longer labeled by the state as "academically distressed," clearing the way for the release of the Lee C... by Cynthia Howell - February 13, 2015

No course set yet for LR district, state says Arkansas Education Department leaders reported Thursday that there is no plan yet for improving the Little Rock School District's academically troubled schools. by Cynthia Howell - February 13, 2015

A frantic search as death nears BIG BEND RANCH STATE PARK, Texas -- By 6 a.m. Sunday, the number of searchers had grown to 40. by Last in a series Cathy Frye; 2014 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - October 17, 2014

Fevered dreams under a mesquite tree As he plowed through nearly impenetrable cactus, Rick remained focused on a serrated ridge in the distance. by Cathy Frye - October 16, 2014

Out of the desert, into a nightmare Rick looked at the sea of cactus ahead of him and felt his last bit of hope ebb away. by Cathy Frye - October 15, 2014

Thirsty, desperate, and then alone BIG BEND RANCH STATE PARK, Texas -- Rick and I awoke before dawn, shivering from the cold and covered in goosebumps. by Third in a series Cathy Frye; 2014 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - October 14, 2014

'I'm really worried we're not going to make it' BIG BEND RANCH STATE PARK, Texas -- A chilling wind swept across the Chihuahuan Desert, as I repeatedly clenched my jaw to keep my teeth from chattering. by Second in a series Cathy Frye; 2014 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - October 13, 2014

A brash decision, a fateful turn BIG BEND RANCH STATE PARK, Texas -- Crouched on trembling legs beside a stubby mesquite tree, I tried to steady my voice. by First in a series Cathy Frye- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - October 12, 2014

Five Alamo properties fetch $78,000 at auction TEXARKANA -- Five properties formerly owned by Tony Alamo have been auctioned off to partially satisfy a civil judgment against the imprisoned evangelist. by The Associated Press - June 14, 2014

Off the wire BASEBALL Medlen strains forearm Braves pitcher Kris Medlen left in the fourth inning with a strained forearm and the New York Mets went on to beat Atlanta 8-2 o... by Compiled from Democrat-Gazette Press Services - March 10, 2014

Mom of 1 slain boy: Forgiveness first Pam Hobbs committed to forgiving the three men convicted of killing her son and two of his friends before later coming to believe that they were innocent, she t... by Evie Blad - October 24, 2013

One of three freed in West Memphis murders speaks on case MALVERN — One of three men convicted of the grisly murders of three boys in West Memphis but then freed after 18 years in prison in a rare legal maneuver on Wed... by Gavin Lesnick - October 23, 2013

UALR to host screening of 'West of Memphis' LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is to host a screening of the film "West of Memphis" about the prosecution of three men for the deaths o... by The Associated Press - October 23, 2013

1 convicted in 3 killings to see film at UALR Jason Baldwin, one of three men convicted of killing three boys in a famous West Memphis murder case, will join Pam Hobbs, the mother of Stevie Branch, one of t... by ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE - October 23, 2013

Judge: Parents can’t see ’93 evidence A circuit judge has ruled against allowing the parents of two West Memphis 8-year-olds killed in 1993 to look at evidence in the case. by Kenneth Heard - April 4, 2013

West of Memphis While it has been 20 years since three 8-year-old boys (Steven Branch, Michael Moore and Christopher Byers) were murdered in West Memphis, the case appears to b... by DAN LYBARGER SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE - March 8, 2013

Nona Dirksmeyer murder focus of new 'Dateline' episode Dateline NBC will profile the criminal case surrounding the 2005 beating death of Arkansas Tech student Nona Dirksmeyer in an hourlong episode set to air Friday... by Gavin Lesnick - February 22, 2013

Twice-acquitted Dunn loses bid to toss civil suit A federal judge refused Friday to grant two-time murder defendant Gary Dunn’s request to have civil conspiracy allegations against him thrown out of court. by Linda Satter - January 19, 2013

LR School Board member-elect Michael Peterson dies A recently elected Little Rock School Board member has died, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette has confirmed. by Arkansas Online - November 1, 2012

Mother denied evidence access in son’s killing A circuit court judge has denied a mother’s request to see physical evidence in the 1993 murders of her son and two other West Memphis 8-yearolds. by Kenneth Heard - October 31, 2012

Arkansas judge weighs in on West Memphis evidence case A judge has ruled that the physical evidence the mother of one of three Cub Scouts killed in northeast Arkansas requested to see isn’t available to her under th... by The Associated Press - October 30, 2012

Ruling on items in boys’ deaths expected soon A Crittenden County Circuit Court judge will decide early next week whether to allow the mother of one of three 8-year-old West Memphis boys killed in 1993 to s... by Kenneth Heard - October 25, 2012

Judge to hear from lawyers in W. Memphis evidence case A judge says he plans to rule next week on whether to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the mother of one of three Cub Scouts killed in northeast Arkansas in 1993. by The Associated Press - October 24, 2012

Trial set in suit tied to Dirksmeyer case A federal judge has set the trial in a lawsuit filed by the boyfriend of murder victim Nona Dirksmeyer to start during the week of May 13, 2013. by The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - September 5, 2012

One year since 3 convicted in West Memphis murders freed For nearly two decades, prison was the only home Jason Baldwin, Damien Echols and Jessie Misskelley Jr. knew. by The Associated Press - August 17, 2012

No plot, says Dirksmeyer suit filing Defendants in a lawsuit filed by the boyfriend of murder victim Nona Dirksmeyer denied in a court filing Monday that they conspired to protect another suspect f... by Debra Hale-Shelton - August 15, 2012

Judge allows due-process suit A federal judge cleared the way Monday for a lawsuit filed by the boyfriend of murder victim Nona Dirksmeyer to proceed to trial. by Debra Hale-Shelton - June 26, 2012

Dirksmeyer-suit notice to be published A warning order for Gary Dunn, who formerly was charged in the death of Nona Dirksmeyer, to respond to a lawsuit naming him and two others as defendants will be... by ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE - June 12, 2012

Ellington: Money a factor in West Memphis deal Prosecutor and congressional hopeful Scott Ellington says costs to the state and potential juror misconduct factored into his decision to agree to the deal that... by Andrew DeMillo, The Associated Press - April 18, 2012

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