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Senator Alan Clark Pushes Tougher Penalties in Arkansas for Rioters After Los Angeles Unrest

Monday, June 9 by Luke Matheson

In response to violent unrest over the weekend in Los Angeles, Arkansas State Senator Alan Clark is drawing attention to a law he co-sponsored that significantly increases penalties for riot-related offenses in Arkansas. His comments came Monday in a social media post, shortly after... Read More.

Woodlawn’s Lillie-Faye McWhorter Named 2024-25 Gatorade Arkansas Softball Player of the Year

Monday, June 9 by Luke Matheson

In a major recognition of athletic excellence, Lillie-Faye McWhorter of Woodlawn High School has been named the 2024-25 Gatorade Arkansas Softball Player of the Year, Gatorade announced today. The award is part of the program’s 40th year honoring the nation’s most elite high school... Read More.

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Arkansas Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Crime Lab

Saturday, June 7 by Luke Matheson

On June 6, 2025, the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS) officially broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art Arkansas State Crime Laboratory (ASCL) in North Little Rock. This marks a significant milestone in the state's efforts to modernize and expand its forensic science capabilities,... Read More.

Pilot Identified Following Fatal Crop Duster Crash Near Swan Lake

Friday, June 6 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley has informed Deltaplex News that the pilot killed in Friday’s crop duster crash has been identified as 41-year-old Bryan Holland of Greenville, Mississippi. ORIGINAL STORY: A crop duster crashed near Swan Lake on Friday evening, leaving the pilot dead,... Read More.

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Arkansas Troopers Safe After Patrol Car Hit Highlights Move Over Law Importance

Tuesday, June 3 by Luke Matheson

On June 3, 2025, around 11 a.m., two Arkansas State Troopers were conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 430 northbound near the 6A exit when their patrol car was struck by a passing vehicle. Both Troopers were transported to Baptist Medical Center, where they were... Read More.

Arkansas Economic Development Highlights: Community Grants, Aerospace Growth, and National Recognition

Monday, June 2 by Luke Matheson

We’ve had the opportunity each month in 2025 to speak with officials from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission about a variety of topics related to the agency’s initiatives and the broader economic climate in the Natural State. This month, we were again joined by Clint... Read More.

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Chris Pezman Appointed as New Vice Chancellor for Athletics at Arkansas State University

Monday, June 2 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State University has appointed Chris Pezman as its new Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics. Dr. Todd Shields, ASU Chancellor, highlighted Pezman's extensive experience and national reputation in the field of athletics administration. Pezman, who has over 30 years of experience in the sports and... Read More.

Arkansas Leaders Oppose Pine Bluff Arsenal Downsizing

Friday, May 30 by Alex Bivens

The potential downsizing of the Pine Bluff Arsenal has generated opposition from members of the Arkansas Congressional Delegation, including Senators Tom Cotton and John Boozman, and Congressman Bruce Westerman. Boozman spoke to Deltaplex News and provided this update. He went on to say that the senators... Read More.

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Arkansas Supreme Court Lifts Gag Order in High-Profile Murder Case

Thursday, May 29 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Supreme Court has lifted a gag order in the case of Aaron Spencer, a Lonoke County man charged with second-degree murder after fatally shooting a man he discovered with his teenage daughter in October 2024. The decision, handed down on May 29,... Read More.

Search continues for dangerous escapee

Thursday, May 29 by Alex Bivens

By: Rick Walker Teams were searching in Faulkner County into the night yesterday after receiving a tip on the whereabouts of escapee Grant Hardin. Hardin, a former police chief in Benton County, escaped from a prison in Calico Rock on Sunday. A $10,000 reward is... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Student Elected Mayor at Arkansas Boys State 2025

Wednesday, May 28 by Luke Matheson

Adam Price, a student at Pine Bluff High School, has been elected Mayor of Cantrell City during the 84th annual session of Arkansas Boys State, a prestigious summer leadership and civic engagement program sponsored by the American Legion. Price was elected by his peers on... Read More.

Arkansas Program Targets Youth Vaping Epidemic with Education and Prevention Initiative

Tuesday, May 27 by Luke Matheson

In Arkansas, 44% of high school seniors said they have tried vaping, according to the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement. “The numbers in Arkansas mirror what we’re seeing nationally. It’s reaching epidemic levels,” said Shaun Thomas, a professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology. Shaun... Read More.

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Senator Alan Clark Pushes Tougher Penalties in Arkansas for Rioters After Los Angeles Unrest

Woodlawn’s Lillie-Faye McWhorter Named 2024-25 Gatorade Arkansas Softball Player of the Year

Arkansas Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Crime Lab

Pilot Identified Following Fatal Crop Duster Crash Near Swan Lake

Arkansas Troopers Safe After Patrol Car Hit Highlights Move Over Law Importance

Arkansas Economic Development Highlights: Community Grants, Aerospace Growth, and National Recognition

Chris Pezman Appointed as New Vice Chancellor for Athletics at Arkansas State University

Arkansas Leaders Oppose Pine Bluff Arsenal Downsizing

Arkansas Supreme Court Lifts Gag Order in High-Profile Murder Case

Search continues for dangerous escapee

Pine Bluff Student Elected Mayor at Arkansas Boys State 2025

Arkansas Program Targets Youth Vaping Epidemic with Education and Prevention Initiative

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