John Lasater News Today

On Friday, St. Louis County Judge John Lasater sentenced Dejoie, 50, to life in prison, calling text messages Dejoie sent to Mitchell and at least one other woman "disturbing."

The second weekend of Arts & The Park kicks off with Gallery Walk from 5-9 p.m. today.

"Bark Side of the Moon," the sixth Barkus on Main Mardi Gras Dog Parade & Block Party, wags its way through the Downtown Little Rock Creative Corridor.

The trial is expected to last through the week.

The first Friday of March kicks off a "jam-packed weekend" of art and cultural events in downtown Hot Springs, according to the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance.

The November exhibit at Justus Fine Art Gallery, 827-A Central Ave., will feature a group show with a selection of work by artists including Mark Blaney, Matthew Hasty, Robyn Horn, Dolores Justus, John Lasater, Sammy Peters, Sandra Sell, Gene Sparling, and Michael Warrick.

The November Exhibit at Justus Fine Art Gallery will feature a group show with a selection of work by Mark Blaney, Matthew Hasty, Robyn Horn, Dolores Justus, John Lasater, Sammy

A former nurse at St. John Vianney High School pleaded guilty sexually to assaulting a student Monday morning in St. Louis County court.

Hot Springs monthly Gallery Walk features the opening of new art exhibitions showcased in downtown fine art galleries and studio spaces from 5 to 9 p.m. today.

Red Curtain Theatre stages Meredith Willsons "The Music Man," 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday and Aug. 11-12 and 2 p.m. Saturday and Aug. 13, with a pay-what-you can, singalong performance at 2 p.m. Aug. 12, at Staples Auditorium, Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway.