- Deltaplex News

Hence skips MLB Futures Game as he works to get healthy

Monday, July 15 by Rick Walker

Former Watson Chapel star Tink Hence was chosen for his second MLB Futures Game but decided to turn down the invitation as he tries to get back to his early season form for a second half run by the Springfield Cardinals. Hence has exited... Read More.

Smith and Caldwell provide Arkansas flavor to MLB draft

Monday, July 15 by Rick Walker

Razorback star Hagen Smith and Valley View High school pitcher and outfielder Slade Caldwell were taken in the first round of the MLB Draft on Sunday. Smith, considered by most to be the best pitcher in college baseball this past season was selected #5... Read More.

Former Navy Seal and federal agent talks about mistakes made during assassination attempt

Monday, July 15 by Rick Walker

Little Rock native and former Navy Seal Jonathan T. Gilliam joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about the failure to protect former President Trump and all of those at his Butler, Pennsylvania rally.Rick asked him his initial thoughts after seeing it live... Read More.

Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Arkansas looks to expand

Thursday, July 11 by Rick Walker

The Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Arkansas will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary next month in McGhee and have big plans for the fall. CEO Spencer Chastain joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about it. Rick asked him about the support... Read More.

Red Wolves track star ready for Paris Olympics

Tuesday, July 9 by Rick Walker

Three time All-American Camryn Newton-Smith will be representing her home country of Australia in the heptathlon during the Olympics in Paris. The Queensland, Australia native took the Australia and Oceana Heptathlon titles earlier this year with a PB of 6,180 points. While competing for... Read More.

Walmart heir adds her name to those calling for President Biden to get out

Tuesday, July 9 by Rick Walker

A coalition of top business leaders is taking their campaign to get President Joe Biden to drop his re-election bid one step further, penning a letter to him signed by billionaires and top executives. Christy Walton, Michael Novogratz and Paul Tagliabue are among the signatories of the... Read More.

Several Walgreens stores in Arkansas will be shut down.

Tuesday, July 2 by Rick Walker

In a cost cutting move to eliminate many underforming stores, Walgreens will be shuttering many locations at the end of this year. Several locations in Arkansas are among those going away. The Jonesboro store on Caraway Road will close, along Little Rock locations on... Read More.

Former state representative suffers a stroke

Thursday, June 27 by Rick Walker

Joyce Elliott's family has released a statement today sharing the news that the longtime Arkansas lawmaker suffered a stroke while traveling.According to the statement, Elliott was in Dallas when the stroke happened and spent two days receiving treatment in Texas before being transferred back... Read More.

Hence joins other minor league prospects at historic Rickwood Field game.

Thursday, June 27 by Rick Walker

Former Watson Chapel star Tink Hence, who is in his first full season with the St. Louis Cardinals AA affilitate in Springfield, Missouri, was one of four minor league prospects that were invited to the historic game last week at Rickwood Field in Birmingham,... Read More.

White Hall Little League team headed to state this weekend

Thursday, June 27 by Rick Walker

White Hall has run one of the most successful Little League programs in the state for many years, and they have been rewarded with a second State Tournament hosting site next month. In addition, the under 8 All-Stars will be competing this weekend in... Read More.

https://www.jrmc.org/services/urinary-urology/

Miss Arkansas proud to tell everybody about her state

Thursday, June 27 by Rick Walker

The new Miss Arkansas Camille Cathey joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about her plans for this year and the amazing town she grew up in.Rick asked how her hometown of Wynne has bounced back following a devasting tornado last spring.Rick said... Read More.

Accused murderer captured in Arkansas Thursday morning

Thursday, June 20 by Rick Walker

Updated thursday morning...Drake was captured in woods of Conway county Thursday morningA man that police believe committed four homicides in two states was seen last night at a hotel in Morrilton. 50 year old Stacy Drake from Alabama is considered to be armed and... Read More.