Investigation continues into Paragould shooting
PARAGOULD -- The Police Department is still doing interviews in the investigation of the shooting death Thursday afternoon at 729 West Morgan St., according to the Daily Press.
Lt. Scott Snyder said Friday they are not releasing the victim's name until after an autopsy is complete.
Police responded to a 911 call Thursday around 2:30 p.m. When they arrived at the corner of Fifth Street and Morgan Street, they found one unresponsive male, who was pronounced dead at the scene by Greene County Coroner Dick Pace.
-- The Associated Press
Research project seeks Arkansas youth
SEARCY -- Arkansas PROMISE, a research project open to youth ages 14-16 who receive Supplemental Security Income benefits, is enrolling more than 700 youth.
The project is part of a new program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and the Social Security Administratio to help improve educational and employment outcomes. The program is being administered in Arkansas by the Department of Education and the University of Arkansas, in partnership with several other state agencies and private organizations.
The Daily Citizen reports a team of researchers is evaluating the program. About 2,000 youth in Arkansas will be in the evaluation, with more than 700 spots still available.
Participants must enroll before their 17th birthday. Once enrolled, services will be provided through September 2018. Enrollment will not affect SSI benefits. For more information, call 855-649-0022, email [email protected] or visit promosear.org.
-- The Associated Press
Kensett alderman's court date moved
SEARCY -- The court appearance for a Kensett alderman and his wife on an animal cruelty charge has been postponed because the 17th Judicial District Prosecutor's Office is "collecting more evidence," according to Deputy Prosecutor Leila Seigrist.
The Daily Citizen reports Seigrist asked for the stay, while Alderman Don Fuller said he requested to keep his court date. District Judge Mark Pate declined Fuller's request and rescheduled the date for Sept. 22 in White County District Court-Searcy Division.
The Fullers were issued a citation by the White County Sheriff's Office for misdemeanor animal cruelty in April. The citation resulted from an animal cruelty investigation by the Kensett Police Department turned over to the Sheriff's Office. The couple pleaded not guilty to the charge in May.
-- The Associated Press
NW News on 07/26/2015