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      • Arkansas Treasurer Arrested May. 20, 2013

        According to the Associated Press Arkansas' state treasurer Martha Shoffner was arrested over the weekend at her home in Newport and accused Monday of taking at least $36,000 in cash — sometimes stashed in a pie box — from a broker who later came to manage a large share of the state's $3.3 billion stock and bond portfolio.

        Newport Independent - Newport, Ar
        Newport Independent - Newport, Ar Writer
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      • Friar appears in court Apr. 22, 2013
        Robert Reese Friar, 35, the man accused of murdering 1 year old Tacari Briggs appeared in Circuit Court Monday, April 22.
        Newport Independent - Newport, Ar
        Newport Independent - Newport, Ar Writer
      • Money missing in Jacksonport Apr. 8, 2013
        According to the Jackson County Sheriff's office, a report has been filed with the department by the City of Jacksonport...
        Newport Independent - Newport, Ar
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      • Two held for shooting Mar. 20, 2013
        On March 18, 2013, at about 9:04 PM, the Newport Police Department was dispatched to the area of Beech Street in reference...
        Newport Independent - Newport, Ar
        Newport Independent - Newport, Ar Writer
      • Conway police seek information about murder Feb. 11, 2013
        The Arkansas State Police wants to hear from anyone who was passing through Conway along Interstate 40 early Sunday,...
        Newport Independent - Newport, Ar
        Newport Independent - Newport, Ar Writer
      • One injured in shooting Feb. 4, 2013
        Police say, Clark was "belligerent" and "uncooperative" and refused to provide any information about the shooting.
        Newport Independent - Newport, Ar
        Newport Independent - Newport, Ar Writer

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