Arkansas State Police said a Pike County pastor was arrested and is facing 100 counts of crimes related to possessing child pornography.

An Arkansas pastor was arrested on Oct. 15 after a September investigation found child sexual abuse material on social media messaging apps, the Arkansas State Police said.

Authorities on Tuesday night arrested a Delight pastor after an Arkansas State Police investigation led to him being charged with 100 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material, according to a state police news release.

The status of a ballot issue looking to expand medical marijuana access in Arkansas is still up in the air with early voting less than a week away.

Cox made the announcement at a news conference at the state Capitol on Wednesday as the Arkansas Supreme Court may issue a ruling in favor of the medical marijuana amendment this week, allowing Arkansans to vote on the measure just as early voting is set to begin on Monday.

The Family Council Action Committee on Wednesday announced plans for a statewide tour to urge Arkansans to vote against a proposed measure that would implement changes to the medical marijuana industry.