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Family Files Lawsuit Against Baxter County Jail Following Inmate’s Death Due to Alleged Medical Neglect

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Cotter, AR – A federal lawsuit has been initiated following the death of Larry Charles Babin Jr., a 51-year-old inmate from Cotter, Arkansas, alleging wrongful death due to negligence by Baxter County Jail staff and healthcare providers. Babin was found unresponsive in his cell on January 6, 2024, and later pronounced dead at Baxter Health ER. The legal complaint emphasizes that Babin’s medical needs were well-known within the facility, yet his health deteriorated under the jail’s supervision, culminating in his death. The parties named in the lawsuit include staff members of the Sheriff’s Office and … Read more

$10 Million Verdict in Jackson County: Deputy’s Shooting Results in Man’s Death, Woman Injured

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Missouri jury has awarded $10 million in damages to the family of a man fatally shot by a Jackson County sheriff’s deputy, as well as to a woman who was injured during the incident. This outcome arrives after a comprehensive deliberation on the events that transpired during a police encounter in 2017, which led to the tragic death and serious injury. On the fateful day, Deputy Lauren Michael fired at 26-year-old Matthew Carick and inadvertently wounded his girlfriend during a foot chase that ensued after a routine traffic stop initiated … Read more

Titus County Grand Jury Summons Rescheduled Due to Inclement Weather

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Mount Pleasant, Texas — In response to forecasts of severe weather, Titus County officials have announced the postponement of a grand jury summons originally scheduled for early January. Jurors who were expected to convene at the Titus County Annex on January 10 at 8:30 a.m. are now asked to appear five days later on January 15 at the same time. The postponement is an effort to ensure the safety and accessibility for all those required to attend, taking into account the potential hazards that the anticipated bad weather could bring to the region. Grand jury … Read more

Mason County Judge Roger B. Thomson Appointed Chief Judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit

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QUINCY, Ill. — In a significant judicial reshuffle within Illinois, Mason County Resident Circuit Judge Roger B. Thomson has been elected by his peers to preside as the chief judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit. His term, which commenced on January 1, is slated to span until November 30, 2027, indicating his long-term commitment to guiding the judiciary in this extensive circuit. Thomson steps into the role following Circuit Judge J. Frank McCartney, who led the circuit from December 1, 2018, through December 31, 2024. This transition marks a new chapter for the circuit as … Read more