Local News – Page 11 – Deltaplex News

Arkansas Couple Sentenced to 70 Years for Child Abuse Deaths

Friday, April 18 by Luke Matheson

An Arkansas couple, Justin and Deja Rollins, have been sentenced to 70 years in prison following their conviction on charges related to the deaths of their children due to child abuse.The Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney, Will Jones, announced that they were found guilty of... Read More.

Watson Chapel Superintendent invites parents to district meeting amid new high school excitement

Friday, April 18 by Deltaplex Staff

Watson Chapel School District Superintendent Dr. Keith McGee has scheduled a meeting with parents in the district for Monday and talked about the purpose of that meeting when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show.McGee said that while the meeting is being held... Read More.

Day Care Worker in Arkansas Charged with Felony for Assaulting Child

Friday, April 18 by Luke Matheson

A former day care worker in Paragould, Arkansas, has been charged with a felony after allegedly pushing a young child to the ground at a playground.The incident occurred at ARKIDS Day Care Center, prompting police involvement on April 17. Staff at the facility reported... Read More.

Victim identified after fatal shooting in Pine Bluff

Friday, April 18 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: The Pine Bluff Police Department has identified the victim as 26-year-old Asa Stewart of Pine Bluff.ORIGINAL STORY: The Pine Bluff Police Department responded to a report of an unresponsive male at an apartment complex located at 2600 W. 30th on April 18, 2025, just... Read More.

Arkansas Enacts Death Penalty Law for Rape of a Minor

Thursday, April 17 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas has enacted a new law under Senate Bill 375, signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, that permits the death penalty for the rape of a minor.The law stipulates that individuals over 18 convicted of this crime can face either the death penalty or... Read More.

Ouachita County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing man

Thursday, April 17 by Luke Matheson

The Ouachita County Sheriff's Office is searching for 22-year-old Terry Lynn Bishop Jr., who is missing and considered a vulnerable adult. He is a high-functioning autistic male and partially nonverbal — may not speak unless directly addressed and may not respond to strangers.Last seen: •... Read More.

Arkansas Governor Signs Legislation to Combat Antisemitism in State’s Public Universities and K-12 Schools

Thursday, April 17 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed into law on Thursday SB 352, a Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM)-backed bill addressing and prohibiting antisemitic discrimination in the state’s public K-12 schools and institutions of higher education.The legislation — the full text... Read More.

JCSO Deputies graduate from Academy

Thursday, April 17 by Luke Matheson

On April 17, 2025, Deputy Alec Hoffman, Deputy Cameron Mccaskill, and Deputy Cierra Washington of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course held at the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy, Camden, AR.This 13-week, 649-hour course is designed... Read More.

Arkansas School Transfer Law impacts student athletes and districts

Thursday, April 17 by Deltaplex Staff

Among the many laws and regulations adopted by the Arkansas General Assembly this year was legislation dealing with student transfers, particularly for athletics. Dr. Keith McGee, the Superintendent of the Watson Chapel School District appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where host Greg Horne... Read More.

Arkansas Legislation Challenges CVS Pharmacy Operations and Could Influence Nationwide Changes

Thursday, April 17 by Deltaplex Staff

On Wednesday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed legislation that will force CVS to either close the 23 pharmacies they operate in the state or to divest those pharmacies from the company’s PBM’s (Pharmacy Benefit Managers). Lelan Stice, the owner of Doctor’s Orders Pharmacies in Pine... Read More.

East End man sentenced to 40 years following road rage shooting death

Thursday, April 17 by Luke Matheson

An East End man, Jayeson Lee Ashley, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for a fatal road rage shooting incident. The sentencing was handed down by Saline County Circuit Judge Josh Farmer.Ashley, 21, pled guilty to two counts of Terroristic Act, receiving... Read More.

Lee Corso announces retirement from College Gameday

Thursday, April 17 by Rick Walker

Lee Corso has announced he is leaving College Gameday in August. Corso, who turns 90 on August 7th, is best known for his headgear picks and catch phrases like "not so fast, my friend", has been with the traveling road show since 1987.The headgear... Read More.

First Previous 7 8 9 101112 13 14 15 Next Last

Current Weather