State News – Page 169 – Deltaplex News

Scott Landers, son of Steve Landers, dies at the age of 35

Thursday, January 9 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark — Scott Landers, the son of Steve Landers, has died from a heart attack according to a press release. Landers was 35 years old. According to the release, Scott was hunting at the time of his death. The Landers family says a celebration of... Read More.

Arkansas inmate cites mental illness in death penalty appeal

Thursday, January 9 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas death row inmate convicted of killing a state legislator’s daughter was diagnosed with schizophrenia and should not be executed, his attorney told the state Supreme Court Thursday. Justices heard arguments from the state and Karl Roberts over the... Read More.

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Man accused in $9M embezzlement pleads guilty to bank fraud

Wednesday, January 8 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A retired Arkansas accountant has pleaded guilty to federal bank fraud just months after being hit with a $9.2 million civil judgment for embezzling funds from a manufacturing company over two years. Edward M. Cooper Jr., 71, on Tuesday admitted... Read More.

Deltaplex area residents named to SAU Dean’s and President’s List

Wednesday, January 8 by Greg

Southern Arkansas University at Magnolia named 585 students to its Dean’s and President's List for the fall 2019 semester, including Southeast Arkansas residents. Dean's List honorees from the area earned a 3.5 GPA or higher , and include: Ruston Smith, senior Athletic Training major from White... Read More.

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Lawyers say fired officer’s reinstatement should go forward

Wednesday, January 8 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Attorneys for a Little Rock police officer fired for fatally shooting a motorist say an Arkansas judge should reject an effort to halt the officer’s reinstatement. Attorneys for Officer Charles Starks asked Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox on Tuesday... Read More.

Judge bars Arkansas circuit court candidate from election

Wednesday, January 8 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. (AP) — A man seeking a seat on an Arkansas circuit court isn’t qualified to run for the judgeship because of a misdemeanor traffic offense he committed as a teenager, a judge ruled. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza called his own... Read More.

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Arkansas Levee Task Force Presents Final Report to Governor Hutchinson

Tuesday, January 7 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Levee Task Force has presented its final report with recommendations to improve monitoring and maintenance of the state’s levee system, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced at a press conference on Tuesday. In the past six months, the Arkansas Levee Task... Read More.

REAL ID requirement takes effect in 2020

Thursday, January 2 by Greg

HOUSTON — It's 2020, and that means the deadline is nearing for air travelers to make sure their identification is in compliance with legal requirements or risk being turned away at the airport. Beginning this fall all travelers will be required to be "REAL ID... Read More.

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Arkansas judge orders officer who shot motorist reinstated

Thursday, January 2 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Thursday ordered the city of Little Rock to reinstate a police officer who was fired for fatally shooting a black motorist. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox reversed the Little Rock Civil Service Commission’s ruling upholding... Read More.

Small earthquake rattles England to open new decade

Wednesday, January 1 by Greg

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a small earthquake occurred in England, Ark. at approximately 1:59 .a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. A small 2.2 magnitude earthquake took place at that time. Even though it was a small one, seismologists say that is... Read More.

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Prosecutor clears Arkansas officers in fatal shooting of man

Tuesday, December 31 by Greg

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Two northwestern Arkansas police officers were cleared Monday in the fatal shooting of a man who authorities say “ambushed and executed” another officer. Washington County Prosecuting Attorney Matt Durrett said Fayetteville police Cpl. Seay Floyd and Officer Natalie Eucce were justified... Read More.

Drivers license testing soon to be “One Click” easier

Tuesday, December 31 by Greg

Beginning next week anyone with a valid Arkansas driver learner’s permit can begin using an online scheduling tool to arrange the final step toward becoming a motor vehicle licensed driver. The scheduling tool will be accessible beginning Monday, January 6th through the Arkansas State... Read More.

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