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Murder trial of Scott E. Riggs ends in mistrial

The jury was excused at 11:25 am this morning, Thursday, February 21 after a mistrial was declared by Judge Nancy Baskin. When asked of both the Elmore County prosecutor and the legal defense if they would like to make a statement on today's proceedings, they both responded that they could not comment on a pending trial.

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    Peter Hart Bergeron, 75, of Mountain Home passed away at a local care center on February 18, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.
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    Joseph James Styer, 54, of Mountain Home, passed away at home on February 10, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.
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