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Chris Lowery Announces Candidacy for Jefferson County Sheriff

Tuesday, September 9 by Luke Matheson

Chris Lowery, a former White Hall police officer, Pulaski County Deputy, U.S. Air Force veteran, and owner of Diamond State K9, has officially announced his candidacy for Jefferson County sheriff in the November 2026 election. Lowery, who is campaigning under the slogan “Courage to Run;... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court’s “Super Sponsorship” Raises Questions Over Transparency and Accountability

Tuesday, September 9 by Alex Bivens

By: Ray King and Luke Matheson The Jefferson County’s Quorum Court is under scrutiny for its use of “super sponsorship,” a new procedure that allows ordinances to bypass the traditional committee process and land directly on the court’s agenda—without discussion, review, or even awareness from... Read More.

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Arkansas Brighter Futures 529 Plan Expands Education Savings Options for Families

Tuesday, September 9 by Luke Matheson

This week, Arkansas Treasurer John Thurston sat down with Deltaplex News to talk about the Arkansas Brighter Futures 529 College Savings Plan — a program helping families save for their children’s future education. Treasurer Thurston says one of the biggest updates to the plan is... Read More.

Gearhart Family Expands Access to Honors Education Through the Path Program

Tuesday, September 9 by Luke Matheson

After playing an integral role in the creation of the Honors College, Chancellor emeritus G. David Gearhart and his wife, Jane, are continuing to expand opportunities for honors education with a $50,000 gift to the Honors College Path Program. The scholarship and mentorship program... Read More.

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SEARK Sharks Men’s Basketball to Open 2025 Arkansas JUCO Tour

Tuesday, September 9 by Luke Matheson

The Southeast Arkansas College Sharks men’s basketball team is set to take part in the 2025 Arkansas JUCO Tour at National Park College in Hot Springs on Saturday, September 20. The Sharks will take the floor at 9:30 a.m., marking the first practice in a... Read More.

Monticello High School Beta Club Earns National Recognition

Tuesday, September 9 by Luke Matheson

Monticello High School’s Beta Club has been named a National Beta School of Distinction for the 2024–2025 school year. The honor, presented by the National Beta Club, recognizes schools whose chapters demonstrate a strong commitment to academic achievement, exemplary character, leadership, and service to others. The... Read More.

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Couple Arrested After Armed Domestic Disturbance on South Hazel Street

Tuesday, September 9 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A reported domestic disturbance in the early morning hours Saturday resulted in the arrest of two people. Temarion Forrest, 21, and Janiya Pitts, 18, were taken into custody after police responded to a reported armed disturbance involving a boyfriend and girlfriend at an... Read More.

Governor says National Guard to assist ICE enforcement efforts

Tuesday, September 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas National Guard will now assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement with immigration enforcement, according to Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Sanders made the announcement Tuesday morning after the Arkansas National Guard requested approval in August to make arrests for ICE. Other... Read More.

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UAPB Hosts Lincoln University in Home Opener as Season Tickets Remain Available

Tuesday, September 9 by Luke Matheson

By: Floyd Donald The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will play its Home opener this Saturday at Simmons Bank Field. The Golden Lions will play host to Lincoln University of California—this comes on the heels of two straight losses on the road. Meanwhile UAPB ticket... Read More.

Attorney General launches campaign warning of fentanyl abuse

Tuesday, September 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin on Monday launched the "One Pill Can Kill" initiative at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The initiative is a college-focused program to raise awareness of the danger of fentanyl and opioid abuse. In 2022, around the time... Read More.

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Celebrate National Whole Grains Month: A Healthy Choice for Families and Communities

Tuesday, September 9 by Alex Bivens

September is National Whole Grains Month, an opportunity to celebrate the health, cultural and economic benefits of whole grains, according to Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr., assistant professor of food service and restaurant management at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. “Whole grains are... Read More.

Arkansas Students Struggle as National Report Card Shows Decline Nationwide

Tuesday, September 9 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas high school students are showing a troubling slide in academic performance, mirroring a national trend but falling slightly below the national average in reading, math, and science. The latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, known as the nation’s report card,... Read More.

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Chris Lowery Announces Candidacy for Jefferson County Sheriff

Jefferson County Quorum Court’s “Super Sponsorship” Raises Questions Over Transparency and Accountability

Arkansas Brighter Futures 529 Plan Expands Education Savings Options for Families

Gearhart Family Expands Access to Honors Education Through the Path Program

SEARK Sharks Men’s Basketball to Open 2025 Arkansas JUCO Tour

Monticello High School Beta Club Earns National Recognition

Couple Arrested After Armed Domestic Disturbance on South Hazel Street

Governor says National Guard to assist ICE enforcement efforts

UAPB Hosts Lincoln University in Home Opener as Season Tickets Remain Available

Attorney General launches campaign warning of fentanyl abuse

Celebrate National Whole Grains Month: A Healthy Choice for Families and Communities

Arkansas Students Struggle as National Report Card Shows Decline Nationwide

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