State News – Page 47 – Deltaplex News

Malvern man killed in accident at Hot Springs

Monday, December 18 by Ray King

A Malvern man was killed in a two-vehicle accident on Malvern Ave. and the MLK Expressway in Hot Springs Saturday morning. According to a preliminary report, Dakota Shawn Dillon, 19, was westbound at a high rate of speed fleeing from law enforcement when the 2023... Read More.

Board of Corrections files lawsuit against state over new law on corrections secretary

Friday, December 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Board of Corrections suspended the state’s corrections secretary on Thursday and sued the state over a law removing its ability to fire him, ramping up its dispute with Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders over who runs the state’s... Read More.

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Boozman supporting defense programs with Arkansas ties

Thursday, December 14 by Ray King

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) supported Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 that invests in our nation’s servicemembers, helps secure our homeland and equips America and our allies to deter threats from adversaries. “This legislation is critical to... Read More.

18 from Texas charged in thefts at Arkansas drug stores

Wednesday, December 13 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK— Eighteen individuals from Texas who are accused of stealing more than $1.5 million worth of narcotics from numerous pharmacies in Arkansas were arrested in Houston on November 28, 2023, following an indictment returned in the Eastern District of Arkansas. Seven defendants appeared... Read More.

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Electronic duck stamp legislation sent to president by Congress

Tuesday, December 12 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – Congress is sending President Joe Biden legislation to sign into law championed by U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) and Angus King (I-ME) authorizing an electronic stamp for use through the entirety of a waterfowl hunting season. The... Read More.

Harding will play for the National Championship this Saturday

Monday, December 11 by Rick Walker

The Harding University Bison from Searcy, will tangle with Colorado School of Mines this Saturday in the NCAA Division II National Championship game. The game will be in McKinney, Texas with kickoff at 12 noon. It will be televised live on ESPNU. The Bison... Read More.

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Elderly man killed in two vehicle accident in Pulaski County

Thursday, December 7 by Ray King

A North Little Rock man was killed in a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 67/167 in Pulaski County Wednesday. According to a preliminary report, Thomas Nuaman, 74, was southbound at the three-mile marker in the number three land when the 2010 Toyota Highlander he was driving... Read More.

State revenue in November tops expectations

Tuesday, December 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration reported Tuesday that state revenue last month exceeded expectations by over 28 million dollars, indicative of a strong economy. The DFA said that in November, sales tax collections alone were $17 million above forecast. For example, sales... Read More.

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State says no to Uygur presidential candidacy

Tuesday, December 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas election officials on Monday said online news personality Cenk Uygur, who was born in Turkey, can’t appear on the state’s Democratic presidential primary ballot next year. The determination comes weeks after Uygur proclaimed that he had become the first... Read More.

Arkansas Farm Bureau Selects Leaders, Sets Policy

Friday, December 1 by Greg

Special to Deltaplex News Dan Wright, a poultry producer from Waldron, was elected Friday as Arkansas Farm Bureau’s president, becoming the 12th person to serve in that role in the organization’s 89-year history. Mike Freeze of Little Rock will continue as vice president for the... Read More.

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Attorney General rejects ballot title of legislation to repeal abortion ban

Wednesday, November 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin rejected on Tuesday the wording of a proposed ballot measure that, if approved, would repeal the state’s abortion ban and prohibit restriction of the procedure within 18 weeks after conception. Arkansans for Limited Government submitted... Read More.

UAMS grant renewed to train doctors in rural areas

Monday, November 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $17.6 million federal grant renewal to further its goal of increasing the number of practicing primary care physicians in the state, particularly in rural and medically underserved communities. Administered by the... Read More.

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