Stories by Remington Miller

Police: Shooting at Newport concert kills 1 person, injures 4 A 19-year-old woman was killed and four other victims were injured at a concert early Sunday, the Newport Police Department said.Tamarionna Jarrett, 19, of Augusta was fatally shot at a “Fredo B... February 6, 2023

More than 65,000 Arkansans remain without power Thursday after 3rd wave of winter storm As of 6:25 p.m. Thursday, Entergy Arkansas reported 36,943 customers without power. Jefferson County had the most outages on the Entergy map, with 9,388.At the same time, the Electric Cooperatives of ... February 2, 2023

More icy weather coats state The second wave of an icy weather system that began rolling across the state on Monday arrived in central Arkansas "right on cue" at high noon on Tuesday.Dave Parker, spokesman for the Arkan... February 1, 2023

Last of four escapees from Columbia County jail captured The fourth and final inmate who escaped from the Columbia County jail Monday has been captured, the sheriff's office said Tuesday.The inmates, who were described by the county sheriff's office... February 1, 2023

Four escaped inmates caught, Columbia County authorities say The four inmates who escaped the Columbia County jail have been caught, authorities said Tuesday.The inmates, who were described by the Columbia County sheriff’s office as “armed and dange... January 31, 2023

3 escaped inmate from Columbia County jail caught, 1 remains at large, authorities say Three of the four inmates who escaped the Columbia County jail early Monday morning have been caught, a news release from the Columbia County sheriff’s office said.Both vehicles the inmates used... January 30, 2023

Ice storm warning issued for central, northeastern Arkansas An ice storm warning is in effect for portions of central and northeastern Arkansas, including Little Rock, officials said Monday. A winter weather advisory is in effect for most of the remaining part... January 30, 2023

Nonprofit law firm to hold free record sealing event at Shorter College on Friday The Center for Arkansas Legal Services is planning to host a free record sealing event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday in the Shorter College cafeteria at 604 N. Locust St. in North Little Rock, accordi... January 25, 2023

Sanders activates National Guard unit to aid stranded motorists in Northwest Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has activated a unit of the Arkansas National Guard to help stranded Northwest Arkansas motorists during this week's winter storm.The five member winter weather sup... January 24, 2023

Man, 19, charged in Conway deaths A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with a double homicide Saturday on Lucille Street in Conway, police said Monday afternoon.Dashaun Jordan Jones, 19, was arrested around 5 p.m. on Saturday,... January 24, 2023

Police: 19-year-old arrested in connection with Conway double homicide A 19-year-old man was arrested in relation to Saturday’s double homicide on Lucille Street in Conway, police said Monday afternoon.Dashaun Jordan Jones, 19, was arrested around 5 p.m. on Saturda... January 23, 2023

Suspect identified in North Little Rock man’s killing The North Little Rock Police Department has identified the suspect and victim involved in a Sunday morning homicide that left one dead.Alison Broyles, 34, of Little Rock was arrested and charged with ... January 23, 2023

Suspect, victim identified in Sunday morning's fatal North Little Rock shooting The North Little Rock Police Department has identified the suspect and victim involved in a Sunday morning shooting that is being investigated as a homicide.Alison Broyles, 34, of Little Rock was arre... January 22, 2023

North Little Rock police name suspect in deadly shooting North Little Rock police on Wednesday night named a suspect wanted in connection to a fatal shooting on East Broadway on Tuesday afternoon.Brandon Jefferson, 25, of North Little Rock, is wanted on cap... January 19, 2023

Suspect named in fatal Tuesday afternoon shooting on North Little Rock's East Broadway North Little Rock police on Wednesday night named a suspect wanted in connection to a fatal shooting on East Broadway on Tuesday afternoon.Brandon Jefferson, 25, of North Little Rock is wanted on capi... January 18, 2023

Forecasters: Parts of southern, eastern Arkansas under tornado watch Several counties in the south and southeast part of Arkansas will remain under a tornado watch until 4 p.m., forecasters said.The watch means a couple of strong tornadoes are possible, along with wind... January 18, 2023

Police: 1 dead after standoff in North Little Rock A person believed to have been engaged in a standoff with North Little Rock police early Wednesday is dead, authorities said.Just before 2 a.m., officers responded to a call about a disturbance with a... January 18, 2023

Chance for severe storms predicted in southern, eastern Arkansas on Wednesday, forecasters say Eastern Arkansas could see severe thunderstorms on Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in North Little Rock. Jeff Hood, a meteorologist with the weather service, said t... January 17, 2023

Pulaski County deputy arrested, placed on leave A Pulaski County deputy was arrested on Saturday, the sheriff’s office said Tuesday afternoon. Janeka Watkins, 28, of Little Rock was arrested by the Little Rock Police Department at 5 p.m., a news re... January 17, 2023

Little Rock police ID 2 killed in Epernay Circle murder-suicide The Little Rock Police Department has identified two people found dead Monday night after what authorities called a “domestic incident.” The bodies of Stacy and Nathan Petty, both 45,... January 17, 2023

Many in state honor legacy of MLK with volunteer work Arkansans honored Martin Luther King Jr. by volunteering to help with several service projects around the state on Monday.In Jonesboro, volunteers lent a hand at KLEK 102.5 FM, the city's first an... January 17, 2023

Conway writer competing on Jeopardy in Thursday's episode A writer from Conway is going to be competing on Jeopardy on Thursday, a news release from the quiz show said. Arkansans can watch Kristina Mosley play the iconic quiz game on KATV-TV (ABC), the ... January 11, 2023

Pedestrian fatally hit on North Mississippi street, Little Rock police say A Little Rock man is dead after being hit by a vehicle Tuesday night, police said in a news release. Kevin Hill, 51, of Little Rock was found unresponsive in the 300 block of North Mississippi St... January 11, 2023

North Little Rock police seek ID of subject believed to have information on homicide The North Little Rock Police Department is seeking information that could identify a subject seen on video near Gregory Street at the time of homicide, officials said in a news release. Police said th... January 11, 2023

Possible online breach halts some online vehicle tag renewals in state Some Arkansans have not been able to renew their vehicle tags online recently because of an issue stemming from a possible security breach in November involving software used by county assessors' ... January 11, 2023

Some online tag renewals halted due to technical issue affecting county offices, officials say Some Arkansans have not been able to renew their vehicle tags online recently because of an issue that originated with a possible hack in November that involved county software, officials said.The iss... January 10, 2023

Little Rock police: 19-year-old arrested in relation to Depriest Road homicide The Little Rock Police Department said Monday that a 19-year-old surrendered to detectives in reference to a homicide on Depriest Road.Derrick Jackson Jr. of Little Rock has been charged with capital ... January 9, 2023

Little Rock police ID victim in Stagecoach Road homicide The victim in a shooting at a Little Rock apartment complex on Stagecoach Road on Friday has been identified by police.Kevin Rauls, 20, was found suffering from a gunshot wound around 6:40 p.m. after ... January 9, 2023

Vehicle chase in Faulkner County ends in gunfire, man’s death A man is dead after a vehicle chase in Faulkner County on Sunday ended in gunfire, a news release from the Arkansas State Police said.Scotty Helton, 53, died on the scene after he exchanged gunfire wi... January 9, 2023

Man dead after pursuit, gunfire exchange in Faulkner County, officials say A man is dead after a vehicle chase in Faulkner County on Sunday ended in gunfire, a news release from the Arkansas State Police said. Scotty Helton, 53, died on the scene after, police said, he ... January 8, 2023

Boy’s wounds fatal, say NLR police A boy shot in North Little Rock on Friday evening later died of his injuries, police said.Officers responding to a report of a shooting around 5:27 p.m. found the boy inside a residence in the 4500 bl... January 8, 2023

Teen dead after North Little Rock shooting, police say A teenager has died after a shooting on Pike Avenue on Friday afternoon, North Little Rock police said. Officers found a 17-year-old boy who had been shot in the 4500 block of Pike Ave. just before 5:... January 7, 2023

2 killed after shooting in Searcy, police say Authorities are investigating after a shooting left two men dead, a news release from the Searcy Police Department said.The deadly shooting was preceded by a dispute between two men, ages 24 and 31, a... January 4, 2023

Jacksonville police investigating attack on officer Jacksonville police are investigating an attack on a police officer, the department said Monday afternoon on Facebook.Officers were attempting a traffic stop near 300 Marshall Road early Sunday mornin... January 4, 2023

Little Rock police hold man on murder charge A man was arrested in the death of a man whose body was found in downtown Little Rock on Tuesday morning, police said.James Lambert, 29, was arrested on a capital murder charge in the killing, the Lit... January 4, 2023

Police ID man found dead in North Little Rock The North Little Rock Police Department on Tuesday released the name of a man found dead near Gregory Street on Monday.The man was identified as Brock Welch, 27, of Sherwood, police said in a news rel... January 4, 2023

Man missing in Sherwood ID’d as victim in North Little Rock homicide The North Little Rock Police Department has identified a man found dead near Gregory Street on Monday. The victim was identified as Brock Welch, 27, of Sherwood, police said in a news release on Tuesd... January 3, 2023

Little Rock police arrest man in connection with West 3rd Street homicide A Little Rock man has been arrested in connection with a Tuesday morning homicide on West 3rd Street, police said. James Lambert, 29, is being charged with capital murder after police found a dea... January 3, 2023

Two people dead following attempted apartment robbery in Arkadelphia, police say The Arkadelphia Police Department has said that two people were killed in an apparent attempted robbery on Friday. A 16-year-old boy was found dead around 10:17 p.m. in the parking lot of the Lar... January 3, 2023

Storms with the potential for tornadoes expected across much of state Monday, forecasters say A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas until 9 p.m. Monday, the National Weather Service said in a tweet just after 1 p.m.Multiple rounds of thunderstorms... January 2, 2023

Police search for suspect, 15, in homicide at LR apartment complex A 15-year-old boy is being sought on a capital murder charge in Monday's fatal shooting at the Big Country Chateau apartment complex in Little Rock, police said Thursday.Police were searching for ... December 30, 2022

Little Rock law firm offering New Year's Eve revelers Uber vouchers for ride home In an attempt to prevent partiers from drinking and driving, law firm Rainwater Holt & Sexton is providing $50 Uber vouchers for those needing a ride home from Little Rock. Those wishing to u... December 29, 2022

Little Rock police searching for 15-year-old murder suspect The Little Rock Police Department announced Thursday morning that they are searching for a 15-year-old murder suspect. Tyler Bland, 15, is wanted for capital murder, a tweet from the Little Rock ... December 29, 2022

Two drivers killed in crashes on state roads Wednesday, troopers say Two men were killed in crashes on state roads on Wednesday, preliminary reports from state troopers said. Ladarius Heard, 21, of Bono died after a crash on U.S. 63, near the Sonic in Bono, just b... December 29, 2022

Heavy rainfall expected overnight on Thursday for much of state, forecasters say Overnight on Thursday, parts of the eastern half of Arkansas could see rainfall amounts of up to 4 inches, meteorologists said on Twitter.  Light rain had already started in parts of the state on... December 29, 2022

21-year-old man dead after shooting, West Memphis police say A man is dead after being shot multiple times on Wednesday evening in West Memphis, police said Thursday. Samuel Johnson, 21, of West Memphis was found suffering from gunshot wounds near the inte... December 29, 2022

Arkansas LOTTO Jackpot reaches $1M, other lottery jackpots high, officials say  LOTTO, a game played and won only in Arkansas that is less than a year old, has reached $1 million, lottery officials said Wednesday.Drawings for the game will be held at 9 p.m. on Wednesdays an... December 28, 2022

Pulaski County Administration Building to open again Thursday, officials say The Pulaski County Administration building will be open on Thursday after being closed for two days due to waterline repairs, officials said Wednesday afternoon.10:47 a.m. | Pulaski County Administrat... December 28, 2022

Two killed in Cleburne County crash, troopers say Two drivers were killed in a crash on Arkansas 16 in Cleburne County on Tuesday, troopers said in a preliminary crash report. Matthew Risinger, 43, of Heber Springs was in a 1997 Jeep that was he... December 28, 2022

FBI: Former Little Rock teacher’s assistant plead guilty to 3 counts of child porn production A man previously employed as a teacher’s assistant at a school in Little Rock pleaded guilty to three counts of child porn production on Tuesday, a news release from the Eastern District of Arka... December 28, 2022