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Attorney General Griffin recommends state’s gun laws stay the same

Tuesday, March 12 by Rick Walker

During a legislative meeting yesterday focused on Arkansas' gun laws, recommendations from the state's Attorney General were introduced. The initial recommendation from Tim Griffin was that people with licenses should be able to carry in a school zone but not a school building. This... Read More.

Keep Arkansas Beautiful kicks off in advance of Solar Eclipse

Tuesday, March 12 by Rick Walker

The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission is kicking off the 2024 Keep America Beautiful's "Great American Cleanup in Arkansas".The clean-up allows Arkansans to help with beautification and cleanup efforts statewide. Those interested can host a cleanup or sign up to volunteer.Shea Lewis, the Secretary of... Read More.

Harris joins Sunrise Deltaplex to discuss yard mowing tips

Tuesday, March 12 by Rick Walker

Jefferson County Extension's Kevin Harris was a guest on Sunrise Deltaplex with Rick Walker. They spoke about keeping a clean yard and how to handle lawn clippings and other materials when mowing. Rick asked Harris if we have problems with that here in our... Read More.

Movie critic Ryan Jay talks about last night’s Oscars with Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex

Monday, March 11 by Rick Walker

Rick Walker chatted with renowned movie critic Ryan Jay on Sunrise Deltaplex Monday morning for instant reaction to Sunday's night's Academy Awards. Rick asked him his reaction to starting the show one hour earlierRick said he thought this was the first year in a... Read More.

Cain Nattin excited about change in Sheridan’s census numbers

Monday, March 11 by Rick Walker

Sheridan Mayor Cain Nattin joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex for his monthly appearance and talked about a wide range of topics. One of the things he was asked about was the census numbers being upgraded to show the city now has a population... Read More.

Washington, Flowers talk to Deltaplex News as they head to a run-off

Tuesday, March 5 by Rick Walker

Mayor Shirley Washington and Representative Vivian Flowers outdistanced four other candidates to take the top two spots in the race for Pine Bluff Mayor. After all the votes were counted, the incumbent Mayor picked up 1,940 votes with Flowers grabbing 1,913. They talked to... Read More.

Dr. Ricki Fram guests on Sunrise Deltaplex

Monday, February 26 by Rick Walker

February is National Heart Month and Rick Walker talked to Jefferson Regional's Dr. Ricki Fram about ways you can curb your chances to get heart disease. Rick asked Dr. Fram if the stats are trending up or downShe went to say there are things... Read More.

Former Watson Chapel star makes first appearance with major league club

Monday, February 26 by Rick Walker

Tink Hence has been patient as he has moved up the ladder in the St. Louis Cardinal organization. On Sunday, Hence got his first chance to pitch to major league hitters with two strong innings in a Redbird spring training game against the Astros.... Read More.

UAPB’s Ballard, Atkins show out at HBCU Combine

Thursday, February 22 by Rick Walker

Two Golden Lion football players spent this week being measured, timed and interviewed at the HBCU Combine at the Oshner Sports Performance Center in New Orleans. Tight End Tristan Ballard was sized at 6'4, 240 and ran the third fastest 40 time at his... Read More.

Music legend coming back to Arkansas

Wednesday, February 21 by Rick Walker

James Taylor and His All-Star Band will make a stop in North Little Rock this Summer. They will perform live at Simmons Bank Arena on Friday, June 14th at 8 p.m. Tickets will be on sale this Friday, February 23rd at 10 a.m. and... Read More.

Baseball Hall Of Famers coming to Hot Springs

Monday, February 19 by Rick Walker

Three men who have seen their names placed in Cooperstown will be featured guests at the annual Hot Springs Baseball Weekend coming up in August. Johnny Bench, Robin Yount and Ted Simmons join the star studded lineup which includes former Dodger MVP Steve Garvey,... Read More.

Three Arkansas airports to get federal funding

Monday, February 19 by Rick Walker

Money from the 2022 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will be going to three airports in Arkansas for improvements. The over $30 million dollars in funds will go to the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, the Texarkana Regional Airport and the Northwest... Read More.