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Deltaplex area State Trooper named Trooper of the Year

Thursday, June 22 by Staff

Arkansas State Police Colonel Mike Hagar introduced keynote speaker Bill Buford, retired ASP Bomb Squad Commander and former ATF Agent in Charge, at the 2023 Arkansas State Police Awards Ceremony today. "In the 25 years I was Agent in Charge here ... I never had... Read More.

Judge strikes down Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

Tuesday, June 20 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge struck down Arkansas’ first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for children as unconstitutional Tuesday, the first ruling to overturn such a prohibition as a growing number of Republican-led states adopt similar restrictions. U.S. District Judge Jay Moody issued... Read More.

Judge sentences Paragould man to prison for shooting at police

Tuesday, June 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—A Paragould man who admitted to shooting at police officers was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison Friday by United States District Judge Lee P. Rudofsky, the maximum sentenced allowed by law.On Feb. 7, 2021, Paragould police officers observed Taj Harris, 23,... Read More.

Little Rock man dies after being hit by vehicle

Tuesday, June 20 by Ray King

A Little Rock man was killed when he was hit by a vehicle while walking on the shoulder of I-40 near the 150-mile marker in North Little Rock.According to a preliminary report, Zerundrick Guy, 50, was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced... Read More.

2 dead in weekend accidents

Monday, June 19 by Ray King

A Little Rock man was killed when he was struck by a vehicle Sunday and a Hot Springs woman died after getting out of her car and being hit by another vehicle Saturday.According to preliminary reports, the man, who was not identified, was actively... Read More.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders travels to Europe for 1st overseas trade mission as Arkansas governor

Thursday, June 15 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is heading to Europe on her first overseas trade mission since taking office this year. Sanders, a Republican, said she planned to meet with aerospace industry leaders at the Paris Air Show during the trip.... Read More.

Arkansas attorney general forms group to consider changes to state’s FOIA

Thursday, June 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin on Wednesday formed a group to look at possible changes to the state’s Freedom of Information Act after efforts to scale back the open records and meeting law failed in this year’s legislative session. Griffin’s... Read More.

Arkansas State Police seizes over $6.5 million worth of cocaine during I-40 traffic stop

Tuesday, June 13 by Staff

During a traffic stop Monday, June 12, 2023, on Interstate 40, Arkansas State Police seized approximately 146 pounds of cocaine, according to a press release.The street value of the illegal drugs is estimated to be over $6.5 million.“Anyone thinking about transporting illegal drugs on... Read More.

Marty Ryall named new director of Arkansas Heritage

Tuesday, June 13 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The legislative affairs director for the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism is taking over as director of its Heritage Division. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday announced she was naming Marty Ryall to replace outgoing Arkansas Division of... Read More.

Oklahoma man killed in Monday morning accident on I-530

Tuesday, June 13 by Staff

An Oklahoma man was killed in an accident Monday morning on I-530 North.According to a report from the Arkansas State Police, 62-year-old Greg Sadler from Collinsville, Oklahoma was driving a 2006 Mazda northbound on I-530 just north of Pratt Road at 8:49 a.m. Monday... Read More.

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Boozman discusses several topics including debt ceiling deal; funding for outdoor recreational facilities

Monday, June 12 by Staff

Deltaplex News recently had the chance to speak with U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) on a broad range of topics ranging from news on the latest debt ceiling deal to aerial drones and funding for improvement projects for outdoor recreation facilities managed by the... Read More.

Director of Arkansas Heritage plans to retire at the end of June

Monday, June 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Another resignation looms for the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. Arkansas Heritage Director Jimmy Bryant’s last day on the job will be June 30, Shealyn Sowers, a spokesperson for the department, said in an email Friday to the Read More.

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