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Wetlands and Wildlife Festival to return this weekend

Thursday, October 24 by Rick Walker

This Saturday, the Delta Rivers Nature Center will host their annual Wetlands and Wildlife Festival. Trenton Powell joined Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about all the activities.Powell has lined up some great food trucks for the dayPowell also talked about different instructional stations at the... Read More.

Arkansas Supreme Court says Issue 2 will stay on the ballot

Thursday, October 17 by Rick Walker

The Arkansas Supreme Court rejected the second of two parts of a lawsuit brought against Issue 2. The ballot measure on casinos will count in the general election.The group challenging the issue claimed that the ballot title and language was misleading. The court disagreed... Read More.

More help from The Natural State on the way to Hurricane victims

Friday, October 4 by Rick Walker

The Arkansas National Guard shipped more than 25,300 ready-to-eat meals to help feed Hurricane Helene victims in Georgia.According to the Arkansas National Guard, a Georgia Air National Guard C-130J cargo aircraft picked up 10 pallets of ready-to-eat meals from the Little Rock Air Force... Read More.

Daly loses home in Hurricane Helene

Friday, October 4 by Rick Walker

Hurricane Helene rocked many towns and cities across the six states that it hit. Thousands of people have lost their homes due to the impacts of this Category 4 hurricane. Among the victims is the legendary PGA Tour veteran and fan-favorite John Daly. He confirmed... Read More.

Lady Razorbacks soccer now #1 in two polls

Wednesday, October 2 by Rick Walker

One week after receiving the program’s first No. 1 ranking in Top Drawer Soccer’s top 25, Arkansas now sits atop the United Soccer Coaches poll for the first time ever.The top-ranked Hogs (9-0-1, 4-0-0 SEC) are coming off a 2-0 week after shutting out... Read More.

Steenburgen and Fonda coming to the Natural State

Wednesday, October 2 by Rick Walker

Two lectures featuring prominent guests have been slated for this fall at Crystal Bridges.The first of the lectures is "An Evening with Jane Fonda and Mary Steenburgen."The event will feature a conversation between Academy Award-winning actor, author, and activist Jane Fonda and songwriter, Golden... Read More.

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Rascal Flatts reunites for North Little Rock show

Wednesday, October 2 by Rick Walker

Country group Rascal Flatts, who announced in 2020 that they were disbanding after their tour was cancelled due to COVID, is "getting the band back together" for a tour that includes a stop at Simmon's Bank Arena in North Little Rock. They are bringing... Read More.

Sheridan mayor talks about preparations for this weekend’s Timberfest

Wednesday, October 2 by Rick Walker

As many as 25,000 people will be hitting the streets in and around Sheridan for the annual Timberfest and Mayor Cain Nattin told Deltaplex News there has been months of planning involvedFor a complete schedule of events, go to www.grantcountychamber.com

Walmart employees will get expanded coverage for cancer treatment

Wednesday, October 2 by Rick Walker

Walmart's employees and their dependents are being offered expanded cancer treatment with doctors at the Mayo Clinic through the retailer's insurance coverage.The nation’s largest private employer said Wednesday that those covered by the insurance and diagnosed with most types of cancer... Read More.

Hence named Texas League Pitcher Of The Year.

Friday, September 27 by Rick Walker

Former Watson Chapel star Tink Hence was named the Pitcher Of The Year in the just completed Texas League season. Hence was only the second Springfield player to win the award following Dakota Hudson who won in 2017. Hence also won the Florida State... Read More.

The Travs win Texas League Championship

Friday, September 27 by Rick Walker

The Arkansas Travelers made a late season push to get into the Texas League playoffs and then knocked off Springfield and Midland to capture their first Texas League Championship since 2008. They clinched that title on Wednesday night with a 5-4 win over the... Read More.

Former Watson Chapel star’s season could be over

Monday, September 16 by Rick Walker

Tink Hence left his start on Wednesday after just one and a third innings, seeming to lose his control. John Denton of MLB.com, who covers St. Louis and their farm system said he struck out one, gave up one hit and a walk before... Read More.