After a 10-2 hung jury, with no hope for a sentencing verdict , Circuit Judge Bynum Gibson will decide the length of time (if any) Bryant Childs will serve in the Drew County Detention Center .
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Sentencing Underway, After Families’ Mournful Testimony
November 14th, 2013 by iPhone
The sentencing portion of the trial began at 3:30, with a crash victim describing how his 2 year old daughter reacts to big trucks when the family is out in traffic, by crying and screaming from being scared.
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Truck Driver Found Guilty of Negligent Homicide & 5 Counts of 2nd Degree Assault
November 14th, 2013 by iPhoneFinal Witness Testifies – 2:30 Update
November 14th, 2013 by iPhone
When court resumed after lunch, a crash reconstruction expert was called by the defense.
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Truck Owner Testifies – 1:15 Update
November 14th, 2013 by iPhone
Next to testify was the trucks owner, Kelly Moore.
The truck was a 1987 Peterbilt.
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Prosecution Question Defendant – 12:15 Update
November 14th, 2013 by iPhone
The state then asked Childs about his CDL training and responsibilities.
Childs answered another question by telling that he drove that truck everyday.
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Local Man Participates In Arkansas Farm Bureau State Resolutions Committee
November 14th, 2013 by Submitted
Al Beaty of Monticello was among the 82 Farm Bureau leaders participating in the State Resolutions Committee meeting in North Little Rock.
Defendant Takes the Stand to Testify – 11:30 Update
November 14th, 2013 by iPhone
The defendant, 31 year old Bryant Childs took the stand to testify on his own behalf.
Comparisons to another Fatality Case – 10:30 Update
November 14th, 2013 by iPhone
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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Manslaughter Prosecution Rests Its Case – 10 am Update
November 14th, 2013 by iPhone
Scott McCloskey of the Arkansas State Police interviewed Childs the day after the crash at JRMC.
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Accident Reconstruction Expert ReTakes Witness Stand – 9:30 Update
November 14th, 2013 by iPhone
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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Crash Reconstruction Expert Testifies in Big-Rig Fatality Trial
November 13th, 2013 by iPhone
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 Collision Inspection of a Big-Rig – 5 pm Update
November 13th, 2013 by iPhoneAfter a 15 minute break, the deputy coroner was called briefly, followed by an Arkansas Highway Police Corporal.
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Driver Next to Fatality Vehicle takes Stand – 4 pm Update
November 13th, 2013 by iPhoneAt 2:15, the female driver who had been traveling next to the white minivan took the stand.
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Log Truck Driver Testifies about Fatal Collision – 3:25 Update
November 13th, 2013 by iPhoneA log truck driver that was stopped waiting on the train to go by, was called as the next witness. Read the rest of this entry »
Witnesses Take the Stand to Tell of Crash Sites & Sounds – 2:50 Update
November 13th, 2013 by iPhoneAt 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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Defense Cross-examines Trooper – 2:15 Update
November 13th, 2013 by iPhoneAt 1:10 pm, the defense began cross-examining the trooper, starting with skid marks and the presence of the train.
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Investigating Trooper Testifies about Fatal Wreck – 1:20 Update
November 13th, 2013 by iPhoneThe Arkansas State Trooper that arrived first at the scene took the stand at 11:05.
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Truck Driver’s Lawyer Describes “The Perfect Storm ” to Jury – 12:15 Update
November 13th, 2013 by iPhoneAt 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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Prosecution on Issues of Death Crash – 11:50 Update
November 13th, 2013 by iPhoneThe prosecution addressed the jury at 10:50, for the first time.
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No One Injured in School Bus “Bump”
November 13th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
After school was dismissed, Tuesday afternoon, there was a minor bus accident at the intersection of East Oakland and North Conley.
Congressional Candidate Bruce Westerman Addresses Local TEA Party – Video
November 13th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
Options, Inc. Fundraisers Announced
November 13th, 2013 by Submitted
Tickets can be purchased from any Options, Inc. Board member or staff and at our outreach office at 110 N. Main, Monticello.
Drawing to be held on Friday, December 13, 2013
Winners need not be present to win.
Deer Camp Explosion Injures 2 Hunters, Near Rye – Video
November 12th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
A camper trailer being used as a deer camp near Rye in Cleveland County, exploded around 8:30 pm, Friday night.
Log Truck Spill on HWY 278
November 12th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
At 12:20, Monday afternoon, this loaded log truck was traveling toward Monticello, when its trailer’s fifth wheel pin plate pulled off, allowing the trailer to overturn, rolling it over onto the side of the roadway.
No one was injured.
Drew County Sheriff’s Deputies directed traffic through the 277/278 curve until 3 pm, when the wreck was clered.
Veterans Day Service – Flag Etiquette, Speakers, Honor Guard Information – Video
November 11th, 2013 by Joe BurgessClassic Hot Wings at Piggy Sue’s on HWY 425 South
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Monticello FCCLA Present “Stranger Danger” To MES
November 9th, 2013 by Monticello Schools
Monticello FCCLA members, Hannah Kling and Kimberly Long, presented “Stranger Danger” to five different classes at Monticello Elementary school on October 30, 2013. They taught the children safety tips for trick-or-treating, created an ID card complete with finger prints, read a book, and presented them with goody bags filled with candy and information for their parents.
Mosquito Beach Pet Emporium One Year Anniversary Sale
November 9th, 2013 by Submitted
Pepsi Project Supporting “Feed the Kids”
November 9th, 2013 by Submitted
Pepsi Beverages Company of Monticello is holding a food drive November this week,to help support the “Feed the Kids” program that is sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church. We are asking for donations of Vienna Sausages, small cans of Spaghettios, and/or small cans of raviolis. Food Giant Cost Saver and Meagans Café have agreed to be drop-off locations. Donations can also be brought to the Pepsi warehouse located in the industrial park off of Hwy 35 E. Anyone with questions can call 870-367-9721, ext 0.
The “Feed the Kids” program packs 600 bags of food each month to be distributed to kids that are in grades K-8 at the Monticello and Drew Central School Districts. The organization operates primarily off of donations.
Here is a link to their website: http://www.fpcmont.org/feedthekids
City Hall Implements Clause from 8 Month Old Sanitation Memo for Veteran’s Day – Edited
November 8th, 2013 by Joe Burgess
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- Senior Citizens Foodservice Trash Cans Don’t Get Dumped by City
Remember back in February when Monticello got the new “automated” trash recepticles that could be dumped automitically by the trash truck? Remember the 4-5 pages that were wire-tied to the handle? One of those notes stated, “All trash must fit into cart and lid must close.”
With Veteran’s Day being Monday, and many family celebrations being planned, the City of Monticello has chosen this week to enforce that clause.
Billies Down Dewitt, 28-20, in a Final Minutes
November 8th, 2013 by iPhone
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.
Happy Birthday
November 8th, 2013 by Submitted
Happy 20th birthday!
We love you and are so proud of you.
Meme & Papaw.
Found
November 8th, 2013 by Submitted
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.
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