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Pike County Deputy cleared in officer-involved shooting

Tuesday, October 1 by Luke Matheson

GLENWOOD, Ark. — On Monday, September 23, 2024, 9th West Judicial District Prosecutor Jana Bradford determined that the use of lethal force by a Pike County Sheriff's Deputy was justified in the officer-involved shooting on August 29, 2024, which resulted in the death of a Pike... Read More.

Measure to expand medical marijuana in Arkansas won’t qualify for the ballot

Monday, September 30 by Luke Matheson

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An effort to expand Arkansas’ medical marijuana program fell short of the required signatures and won’t qualify for the November ballot, Secretary of State John Thurston said Monday. Arkansans for Patient Access, the group behind the measure, said... Read More.

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Alma Police Department to brief media on “significant development” in the Morgan Nick case

Monday, September 30 by Luke Matheson

The Alma Police Department has announced they will brief the media on a "significant development" in the Morgan Nick case at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. Morgan Nick was a six-year-old girl who went missing while playing with friends at a Little League baseball game in... Read More.

Arkansas State Police launch public education campaign

Monday, September 30 by Luke Matheson

Starting Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Arkansas State Police will use in-house resources to feature important services provided by the agency. Each week for three months, videos produced by ASP’s Communications Team will highlight critical services and resources being provided by different ASP divisions. Although... Read More.

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Griffin sues Google, You Tube and parent company for violating deceptive trade practices act

Monday, September 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement on Monday, Sept. 30, announcing a lawsuit in the Phillips County Circuit Court against Google LLC, YouTube LLC, XXVI Holdings, Inc., and the parent company, Alphabet, Inc. The lawsuit claims the companies have engaged... Read More.

Senator Boozman Discusses Government Funding, Fire Department Regulations, and U.S. Support for Israel

Thursday, September 26 by Greg

Deltaplex News recently had the opportunity to speak with Arkansas' senior U.S. Senator, John Boozman, on a number of topics ranging from the government funding deadline to American support for Israel in its ongoing conflict against terrorism in the Middle East. Lawmakers averted a government... Read More.

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Two arrested on child porn allegations

Thursday, September 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after agents in his Special Investigations Division made two arrests within 24 hours in separate cases involving child pornography: “Last night, agents from my office arrested Giovanni Ibarra, 25, of Sherwood on three... Read More.

Boozman, Heinrich introduce act to extend kids free access to national parks

Monday, September 23 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced the Every Kid Outdoors Extension Act to provide free access to national parks and other public lands to all American fourth graders and their families through 2031. “Introducing young Americans to our national... Read More.

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3 killed in separate Pulaski County accidents

Monday, September 23 by Ray King

Three people were killed in three separate traffic accidents in Pulaski County this weekend, two on Saturday and one on Sunday. According to preliminary reports, the victims were identified as Jamecio Williams, 36, of North Little Rock, Jesse Henderson, 50, of Sherwood and Lavell Garrett,... Read More.

Senator Boozman, AIM calling for improvements in maternal health care

Friday, September 20 by Ray King

U.S. Sen. John Boozman and Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) are calling for immediate action to address the critical gaps in maternal health care across Arkansas, as highlighted by the latest March of Dimes report. Arkansas currently ranks sixth in the nation for... Read More.

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Little Rock man killed after being hit by vehicle Wednesday night

Thursday, September 19 by Ray King

A Little Rock man was killed Wednesday when he was struck by a vehicle while trying to cross Interstate 30. According to a preliminary report, Jose Reyes, 26, was attempting to cross the exit ramp at mile marker 130 when he was hit by a... Read More.

Career criminal sentenced to 15 years in federal prison

Monday, September 16 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Roy Edsel Heifner, Jr., classified as an armed career criminal based on his multiple prior convictions, will spend 15 years in federal prison for his involvement in the distribution of controlled substances, including fentanyl, and for being a felon in possession of a... Read More.

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