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Former Pastor Sentenced to 50 Years for Raping His Own Children

Friday, November 15 by Luke Matheson

James "Jamie" Cowan, a former pastor from Arkansas, has plead guilty to three counts of raping his minor children and has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. This plea was part of an agreement, and additional details were provided by Jana Bradford, the Arkansas... Read More.

Arkansas Earns ‘F’ Grade in Latest March of Dimes Report Card

Thursday, November 14 by Luke Matheson

Today, the March of Dimes released its 2024 Report Card giving Arkansas an ‘F’ grade for its current state of maternal and infant health. According to the report, Arkansas has the highest infant mortality rate and one of the highest preterm birth rates... Read More.

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Boozman receives award from American Ambulance Association

Thursday, November 14 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – The American Ambulance Association has recognized U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) as a recipient of its 2024 Legislative Recognition Award for his work advocating for emergency medical services. The honor is reserved for Members of Congress who have demonstrated ongoing dedication to ambulance services... Read More.

Former Arkansas Game & Fish Commissioner Craig D. Campbell, Jr. Dies

Wednesday, November 13 by Luke Matheson

Craig Dobbs Campbell Sr., who served as Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioner from 2006 to 2011, died Nov. 9. He was 76 years old. Campbell was born April 4, 1948, in Helena. He graduated from Helena Central High School in 1966 and moved to Little... Read More.

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Former Governor Mike Huckabee Trump’s choice for ambassador to Israel

Tuesday, November 12 by Ray King

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump will nominate former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel, Trump announced Tuesday. Huckabee is a staunch defender of Israel and his intended nomination comes as Trump has promised to align U.S. foreign policy more closely with... Read More.

Hunter uses illegally killed deer to enter contest

Friday, November 8 by Ray King

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — An Arkansas man has been cited after he allegedly killed a 15-point buck illegally in his home state, then entered the deer into a competition in Louisiana, authorities said. Andrew Riels, 27, of Crossett, Arkansas, was cited for hunting contest fraud... Read More.

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Arkansas State Police arrest international fugitive following Pulaski County pursuit

Friday, November 8 by Luke Matheson

On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at approximately 9 a.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) initiated a routine traffic stop on a green Honda Civic traveling eastbound on Interstate 40, near the 160-mile marker in North Little Rock. The vehicle's passenger fled on foot into a nearby... Read More.

Republican momentum grows with Senate Majority as House race remains uncertain

Thursday, November 7 by Alex Bivens

While the race for President is over and the Republican Party is assured, they will have the majority in the U.S. Senate, the situation in the House of Representatives is still fluid. Currently Republicans have a majority of the seats that have been decided but... Read More.

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Bruce Westerman Secures Victory in Arkansass 4th District Race

Tuesday, November 5 by Luke Matheson

Bruce Westerman has been projected by the Associated Press to win the race for the Congressional House of Representatives in Arkansas's 4th District. He was running against Democrat Risie Howard. The 4th District encompasses areas such as Pine Bluff, Hot Springs, and Texarkana in southern... Read More.

Deltaplex News 2024 General Election Results HQ

Tuesday, November 5 by Luke Matheson

The 2024 General Election took place on Tuesday and election results are beginning to come in. Deltaplex News is your source for local and state election returns, and we will update them throughout the night. MAYOR OF PINE BLUFF Vivian Flowers (D) - 9,266 John Fenley (L)... Read More.

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Arkansas State Trooper arrested following altercation with his wife

Tuesday, November 5 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State Police (ASP) Sgt. Brandon Lofton was arrested this morning in connection to an altercation with his wife. Lofton, 41, of Benton was charged with Aggravated Assault on a Family or Household Member, two counts of felony Terroristic Threatening, two counts of Third-Degree Domestic... Read More.

Supreme Court race for chief justice to make history as two women contend for top job

Monday, November 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The winner of Arkansas’ race for state Supreme Court chief justice won’t change its conservative majority and it hasn’t drawn the heavy spending of Republican groups that have targeted past campaigns. But the outcome still will make history. Justices Karen... Read More.

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