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Some three hundred years ago in the early 1700s, in a small village in the Champagne region of France, there lived a humble Catholic priest who dutifully led mass, administered the sacraments, oversaw baptisms and funerals, and kindly tended to the existential needs of his flock. All the while, ...

Like many in show business through the years, Ketty Lester — TV and film actress, singer, songwriter and recording artist — started life with a much less glamorous, less melodious name. She was born Revoyda Frierson on Aug. 16, 1934, in the southwest Arkansas town of Hope.

Like many in show business through the years, Ketty Lester — TV and film actress, singer, songwriter and recording artist — started life with a much less glamorous, less melodious name. She was born Revoyda Frierson on Aug. 16, 1934, in the southwest Arkansas town of Hope.

Six people will be inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame next month, the organization announced Tuesday.

Six people will be inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame next month, the organization announced Tuesday.

Diquinn Lacend, 29, is facing murder and manslaughter charges for blasting James Thrower at the corner of Teller Ave. and E. 162 St. in Grand Concourse just before midnight on July 15, police said.

James Thrower, 31, got into a fight with his assailant at the corner of Teller Ave. and E. 162 St. in Grand Concourse Friday just before midnight, cops said.

A judge set bail at $1 million Monday for a man who reportedly believed he was demonically possessed and admitted to killing a Marysville resident, saying "voices" told him to do it.

MARYSVILLE — A judge set bail at $1 million Monday for a man who reportedly believed he was demonically possessed and admitted to killing a Marysville resident, saying “voices” told him to do it.

A friend had told Marysville authorities that Anthony Boggess was diagnosed with schizophrenia and believed he was possessed by demons.