Randeep Mann convicted of Trent Pierce bombing

Monday, August 9th, 2010, 4:46pm

By JILL ZEMAN BLEED
Associated Press Writer

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - An Arkansas doctor accused of seeking revenge on a state medical board that repeatedly disciplined him was found guilty Monday of masterminding a homemade bomb attack that disfigured and partially blinded the board's chairman.

A federal jury convicted Dr. Randeep Mann, 52, of using a weapon of mass destruction and destroying a vehicle with an explosive in the February 2009 attack that nearly killed Dr. Trent Pierce. Mann, a federal firearms dealer, also was convicted of illegally possessing 98 grenades and a machine gun. He was acquitted of illegally possessing a shotgun.

He faces up to life in prison for the weapon of mass destruction charge when he is sentenced on a later date.

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Lane closures on I-40 Bridge over Mississippi River for seismic retrofit

Submitted by Stuart Ervin on Saturday, August 7th, 2:33 pm

Beginning September 7, crews will reduce the I-40 Bridge over the Mississippi River to one lane in each directioni for approximately two months. The lane closures, which will install a new seismic expansion joint, will begin after the morning rush hour on September 7 and last until the week of November 15.

"We know this closure will be inconvenient for many motorists and businesses; however, we cannot have traffic driving over this bridge joint as crews work to replace it," said TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely. "TDOT is working very closely with emergency responders and HELP units will conduct extra patrols on the two Mississippi River bridges to keep traffic moving during the lane closure period."

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No verdict reached Thursday in Ark. bombing trial

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Thursday, August 5th, 2010, 7:43pm

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Jurors weighing whether an Arkansas doctor planted a bomb at the home of the state medical board chairman have concluded deliberations for the day.

The panel began deliberating Thursday morning and worked for six hours or so before calling it quits for the day. It is to return to the Little Rock federal courthouse Friday morning.

Dr. Randeep Mann is charged in a February 2009 attack that seriously hurt Dr. Trent Pierce of West Memphis. Prosecutors say he planned the bombing after the medical board restricted his right to prescribe narcotics.

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Closing arguments made in Ark. bombing trial

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010, 8:43pm

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Summer Fest International Carnival

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010, 4:54pm

*Action News 5 received the following press release to our news desk*

FIRST ANNUAL SUMMERFEST INTERNATIONAL CARNIVAL
IN WEST MEMPHIS, ARKASNAS

West Memphis, AR – August 11-15, 2010 – The American Legion Post 53 will join with Stringfellow Events during the week of August 11-15, 2010, in hosting the first annual “Summerfest International Carnival” in the Mid-South area.
There will be thrilling rides, including the Zipper and the Spider, great tasting food, games of skill and fun for the entire family. We are also accepting donations of school supplies and monetary donations between now and August 10th from local businesses throughout the Mid-South area to distribute to families in most need.

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Defense rests in Ark doctor's bombing trial

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010, 5:42pm

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Attorneys for Dr. Randeep Mann rested their case Tuesday after more than a month of testimony in the trial of the doctor accused of bombing the chairman of the Arkansas Medical Board.

Closing arguments are set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, and the jury could get the case as soon as that afternoon.

Mann is charged in the February 2009 bombing that nearly killed Dr. Trent Pierce, chairman of the panel that revoked Mann's license to prescribe narcotics. Mann could face a life sentence if he is convicted.

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National Night Out activities cancelled in West Memphis

Submitted by Jason Plank, WMCTV.com

Monday, August 2nd, 2010, 6:27pm

Action News 5 received the following from the West Memphis Police Department:

Due to the extremely hot weather that the mid-south area is experiencing and the danger that these temperatures pose to our citizens the West Memphis Police Department has decided to cancel the National Night Out celebration that was scheduled for Tuesday August 3rd. At this time no date has been set for the rescheduling of this event.

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