State News – Page 18 – Deltaplex News

Miss Arkansas Worldwide talks upcoming national pageant and foster initiative

Thursday, June 26 by Rick Walker

Fort Smith's Molly Dunaway will be representing the state in the Miss Worldwide Pageant next month in Omaha, Nebraska. Dunaway's pageant life is a little different then most, because the single mom is raising nine kids, while being a strong advocate for the foster care... Read More.

Homicide victim reportedly was pregnant at time of death

Thursday, June 26 by Ray King

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, Ark. — The Hot Springs Village Police Department (HSVPD) confirmed that a woman killed in a homicide was pregnant at the time of her death. On June 12, HSVPD received reports that a man was running on Nacozari Lane and shouting at neighbors. Officers... Read More.

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New Hearing Set in West Memphis Three Case

Thursday, June 26 by Luke Matheson

A new court hearing has been scheduled for Damien Echols of the West Memphis Three, marking the latest development in a decades-long battle to prove the innocence of the three men convicted of a 1993 triple homicide in Arkansas. The case, titled State of Arkansas... Read More.

Federal Court Upholds Arkansas Ban on Delta-8 Products

Tuesday, June 24 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin and state leaders are celebrating a major legal victory after the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision, allowing the state to enforce Act 629 of 2023, which bans intoxicating hemp-derived products such as Delta-8 and... Read More.

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Arkansas State Police Seize Over 300 Pounds of Illegal Drugs in Major Highway Busts

Monday, June 23 by Luke Matheson

In under 24 hours, Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers made two major drug busts along state highways, seizing more than 300 pounds of illegal narcotics during separate traffic stops on June 19, 2025. The first stop occurred at approximately 1:45 a.m. on Interstate 30 eastbound... Read More.

Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration Announces Key Leadership Changes

Monday, June 23 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) has announced significant updates to its leadership team, aimed at enhancing its service delivery and operational efficiency. DFA Secretary Jim Hudson introduced three appointments that will help shape the department’s future: Christy Bjornson, Paul Gehring, and... Read More.

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One Dead, One Injured After Crash Following Police Pursuit Near Camden

Monday, June 23 by Luke Matheson

A police pursuit that began Friday night following reports of gunfire ended in a fatal crash just before midnight, authorities said. According to the Camden Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 10:26 p.m. on June 20 to 675 Lincoln Center in response to a... Read More.

Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Rape of a Minor After Joint Investigation in Arkansas

Friday, June 20 by Luke Matheson

On Monday, June 16, 2025, 40-year-old Derek Horney pled guilty to rape of a minor in Van Buren County Circuit Court and was sentenced to 50 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections by Judge H.G. Foster. The conviction stems from a joint investigation between... Read More.

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Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Training Set for September in North Little Rock

Friday, June 20 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Department of Public Safety and the Arkansas State Police will host a specialized Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Training from September 8–12, 2025, at the ASP Training Facility located at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock. This intensive program is designed for both certified law... Read More.

Congressman Bruce Westerman Discusses Middle East Tensions and Support for Israel

Wednesday, June 18 by Alex Bivens

Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman toured the Pine Bluff Arsenal this week and while there, talked to Deltaplex Radio’s Greg Horne about the exploding situation in the Middle East, particularly between Iran and Israel. Horne asked Westerman if President Trump’s position, and his, supporting Israel... Read More.

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Arkansas Authorities Report Surge in Online Sextortion Targeting Minors

Monday, June 16 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is raising the alarm as cases of online child exploitation surge, with a disturbing rise in sextortion reports involving minors. According to Sergeant Corwin Battle, Commander of the Arkansas ICAC Task Force, children as young... Read More.

Lawsuit filed to stop 10 Commandments in school classrooms

Thursday, June 12 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Seven Arkansas families filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging an upcoming state requirement that public school classrooms have posted copies of the Ten Commandments, saying the new law will violate their constitutional rights. The federal lawsuit challenges a measure Republican Gov. Sarah... Read More.

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