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Who wants to be a billionaire?

Thursday, August 3 by Deltaplex Staff

That's the question the Arkansas State Lottery (ASL) is asking Arkansans ahead of tonight's $1.25 billion Mega Millions drawing. Tickets remain on sale for tonight's drawing at any of the more than 2,000 affiliated ASL retailers across the state.Ashley McNatt, Advertising and Marketing Director... Read More.

Man killed in hit and run accident in Little Rock

Thursday, August 3 by Ray King

A Little Rock man was killed when he was hit by a vehicle that left the scene Wednesday.According to a preliminary report, Johnny D. Butts, 36, was hit by an unknown color Chevy Silverado that had been eastbound in the 10,000 block of Colonel... Read More.

Senators call for more use of VA home loan benefits in new legislation

Tuesday, August 1 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced legislation to increase awareness and utilization of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan benefits. VA home loans offer lower down payments, interest rates and closing costs, likely saving veterans thousands of dollars... Read More.

pedestrian killed in Little Rock accident

Monday, July 31 by Ray King

An unidentified man was killed in the early morning hours Saturday when he was hit by two vehicles in Pulaski County.According to a preliminary report, the man was laying in the westbound on-ramp of i40 from Crystal Hills Road when he was hit by... Read More.

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Electronic duck stamp legislation approved by Senate

Monday, July 31 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate unanimously advanced legislation led by U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) and Angus King (I-ME) to authorize an electronic stamp for use through the entirety of a waterfowl hunting season.The bipartisan Duck Stamp Modernization Act of... Read More.

Judge blocks law allowing criminal charges against library employees, booksellers

Monday, July 31 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is temporarily blocked from enforcing a law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors, a federal judge ruled Saturday.U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks issued a preliminary injunction against the... Read More.

Crime lab director announces retirement

Friday, July 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The director of the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory is retiring after 16 years on the job.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported that Kermit Channell plans to retire at the end of August. Officials said Monday that J.R. Howard, a former director of... Read More.

Webb joins crowded field for State Supreme Court chief justice

Thursday, July 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Justice Barbara Webb announced Monday that she’s running for chief justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court, the third member of the court to seek the top spot next year.Webb, who was elected to the Supreme Court in 2020, is running... Read More.

State Treasurer dies day after announcing retirement

Wednesday, July 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP)— Arkansas Treasurer Mark Lowery has died a day after announcing he was leaving office following two strokes he experienced over the past several months, his office said. He was 66.Lowery’s office said the former state lawmaker died from complications from his... Read More.

Arkansas man who was involved in Jan. 6 insurrection sentenced to federal prison

Tuesday, July 25 by Ray King

WASHINGTON (AP) — An Arkansas truck driver who beat a police officer with a flagpole attached to an American flag during the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced Monday to more than four years in prison.Peter Francis Stager struck the Metropolitan Police Department officer with his... Read More.

Walmart cuts price for subscription service

Tuesday, July 25 by Ray King

The nation’s largest retailer has slashed the price of its online subscription service in half for those on government assistance.Walmart+ service, which is $98 per year, will cost $49 a year, or $6.47 per month for those on Medicaid, Social Security, the Supplemental Nutrition... Read More.

Woman killed in Thursday accident

Friday, July 21 by Ray King

A North Little Rock woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Pulaski County Thursday.According to a preliminary report, Cecilia Cesareo, 26, was northbound on Interstate 430 at the five-mile-marker when the 2010 GMC Savana she was driving was hit by a 2012 Dodge... Read More.

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