WRIGHTSVILLE – A single-vehicle crash on State Highway 365 in Wrightsville on Monday afternoon left two people dead and four injured, according to the Arkansas State Police.

The accident occurred at approximately 4:27 p.m. when the vehicle, traveling southbound, lost control, veered off the roadway, and struck a mailbox before colliding with a tree.

Ebony Robinson, 36, of Little Rock, was identified as the driver and was pronounced dead at the scene. A minor female passenger in the vehicle also died in the crash. Their bodies were taken to the Pulaski County Coroner’s office.

Four additional passengers, all minors, sustained injuries and were transported to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Their names and conditions have not been released.

The Arkansas State Police report noted that weather conditions were clear and the road was dry at the time of the crash. The incident remains under investigation by Trooper Trey E. Smith.

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Next of kin have been notified.

STAR CITY – The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado briefly touched down near Garrett Bridge in Lincoln County on the afternoon of January 5, 2025. The twister, which reached estimated peak winds of 95 mph, traveled a path of 1.3 miles with a maximum width of 300 yards.

The tornado touched down at approximately 2:04 p.m., causing damage to two homes and a couple of chicken houses in the area. Additionally, several trees were snapped or uprooted during the storm. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported.

This event highlights the importance of staying alert during severe weather conditions. Residents in the region are encouraged to monitor weather updates and have emergency plans in place.

The National Weather Service issued the preliminary damage survey results on January 15 and continues to urge Arkansans to remain vigilant during tornado season.

PARKIN – The Chief of Police in Parkin, Arkansas, has been arrested on perjury charges, according to a report from KATV.

Christopher Miller was taken into custody by the Cross County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday morning around 10:21 a.m. He was held for just over six hours before posting bond at approximately 4:25 p.m.

Cross County Sheriff David West confirmed that the arrest followed an investigation prompted by a complaint to the prosecutor’s office. Authorities allege that Miller provided false testimony under oath, leading to the issuance of a warrant based on probable cause.

No additional details about the alleged perjury or the related case have been released at this time. The investigation remains ongoing.