Josh Dooley, News-Leader

Josh Dooley

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Melbourne, AR, United States

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Past:
  • News-Leader
  • USA TODAY
  • 11Alive Atlanta
  • ksdk.com
  • The Baxter Bulletin
  • North Jersey News
  • KHOU

Past articles by Josh:

Springfield man dies near Buffalo River

A 66-year-old Springfield, Mo., man died on the Fourth of July in the upper Pruitt area of the Buffalo National River Park, according to a news release from Park Ranger Casey Johannsen. James Long had been recreating in the area and began walking back towards his vehicle. He then began having trouble breathing. Authorities responded at approximately $6:30 p.m. to the call for help. Newton County… → Read More

Arkansas man accused of making death threats against CNN anchor Don Lemon

Benjamin C. Matthews charged with five counts of terroristic threatening → Read More

Cat shot in the face with arrow

When a cat gets shot in the face with an arrow that misses every vital portion of anatomy as it travels through the nose, mouth and neck, how many lives does that use up? According to veterinary doctor Rob Conner, the answer is eight. That means Priss, a female tabby approximately two years old, has just one life left after someone shot the cat in the head with a practice arrow. Priss was dumped… → Read More

MH man goes on jail furlough, comes back with meth

Man out on furlough allegedly brings meth into jail upon return → Read More

Storm damage reported in Mountain Home

A tornado-warned storm struck the city of Mountain Home and the rest of the Twin Lakes Area on Friday night, causing damage according to police radio traffic. A tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service at 8:31 p.m. reporting a severe thunderstorm with radar indicated rotation was three miles southwest of Mountain Home near the Colfax community. Damage was reported at Hiram… → Read More

Yellville chamber drops Turkey Trot promotion

Chamber cites safety concerns, rising costs and loss of funding → Read More

Texas man shot and killed by Baxter County deputy

Sheriff says suspect in tractor theft had extensive criminal record → Read More

Angry boarding house resident shoots man 22 times because of noise, deputies say

Now a 59-year-old Arkansas man is being held on a $1 million bond. → Read More

Angry boarding house resident shoots man 22 times because of noise, deputies say

Man shot 22 times because of noise complaint, deputies say → Read More

Man shot 22 times over noise complaint, affidavit says

Unclear which law enforcement officers fired weapons → Read More

Cotter nurse with a history of administering incorrect medication charged in patient death

The nurse, who has a history of administering incorrect medication, faces a misdemeanor charge of first-degree assault. → Read More

Leckie murder case moved to Taney County venue

Rebecca Ruud, accused of killing her 16-year-old daughter, Savannah Leckie, will be tried in Taney County in Missouri. → Read More

MC deputy named law enforcement officer of the year

Marion County deputy Bill Packer was named the Arkansas Law Enforcement Officer of the Year on Tuesday by Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge during the 15th Annual 2017 Law Enforcement Summit held at Camp Robinson. “The courage Deputy Packer showed in the face of great danger to protect other officers and the community is remarkable,” Rutledge said of Packer's actions in the early morning… → Read More

Adoptive mom, boyfriend at Leckie murder arraignment

Savannah Leckie's adoptive mom and her boyfriend appear at murder arraignment → Read More

Goodbye Savannah

Memorial event held to honor junior firefighter and murder victim Savannah Leckie → Read More

Mom charged with murder in teen daughter’s death

Human remains found on an 81-acre farm in Missouri are those of 16-year-old Savannah Leckie, who had been reported missing, authorities say. → Read More

Mom charged with murder in teen daughter’s death

Human remains found on an 81-acre farm in Missouri are those of 16-year-old Savannah Leckie, who had been reported missing, authorities say. → Read More

Little girl in abuse case dies

Girl in abuse case dies, suspect remains in treatment facility → Read More

Amazeum! Interactive museum in Bentonville calls to creative kids

Interactive museum in Bentonville calls to creative kids → Read More

Arkansas man arrested on child sex abuse charges out of Nixa

A 47-year-old Bull Shoals, Arkansas man was arrested Thursday on child sex abuse charges, according to Marion County Sheriff Joan Vickers. James Michael Liaromatis was arrested on charges of sodomy or attempted → Read More