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Little Rock School District asks you to help shape its schools for the next 15 to 20 years

If you have a stake in Little Rock's public schools, the district wants to hear from you. “Design Our District: Our Schools. Our Say.” kicked off Tuesday with the first community meeting at Hall High School.

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5,000+students LRSD has lost since 2013, about 20%

The district hopes to collect input from 5,000 people through a community survey.

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HousingRiver City Ministry takes over the federal rent grants People Trust used to runIf you're a tenant caught up in the People Trust fallout, there's a new place to start. River City Ministry, a North Little Rock nonprofit and day shelter, is taking over the federal Continuum of Care grants that People Trust Community Loan Fund administered. HUD confirmed it was investigating People Trust over multiple issues of serious noncompliance.Today’s editionRead RememberingGlobetrotters legend Geese Ausbie, a Philander Smith star, has died at 88If you grew up watching the Harlem Globetrotters, you knew Hubert “Geese” Ausbie. The “Clown Prince of Basketball” died Sunday at 88, the team announced Monday. He starred at Philander Smith College in Little Rock, and after leaving the team in 1985, he went back to living in Little Rock.Tuesday’s editionRead CommunityHundreds walk at Argenta Plaza to honor loved ones affected by Alzheimer'sHundreds of people gathered Saturday for the Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's at Argenta Plaza in North Little Rock, where registration was free.Monday’s editionRead RazorbacksArkansas falls 91-72 to Virginia in WashingtonArkansas basketball lost 91-72 to Virginia on Sunday at Capital One Arena in front of an announced crowd of 10,977. The 12th-ranked Hogs fell to 1-1, and the ninth-ranked Cavaliers moved to 3-0. "We didn't play like a team," coach John Calipari said.Monday’s editionRead EducationUA Little Rock raised $266.5 million, beating its $250 million campaign goalUA Little Rock raised $266,532,569 in its seven-year Centennial Campaign, beating the $250 million goal. The university announced the total Thursday at a celebration for donors, alumni and community partners, and it's a university record.Saturday’s editionRead WaterwaysArkansas is putting $8.4 million from the Monsanto settlement into 21 waterway projectsIf you spend time around Fourche Creek or War Memorial Park, some of this money is headed your way. Attorney General Tim Griffin announced $8.4 million Friday for 21 waterway improvement and restoration projects across Arkansas, paid for by the state's settlement with Monsanto over PCB contamination claims.Saturday’s editionRead

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  • West MarkhamThe Little Rock Board of Directors will vote next week on a study exploring options to help pedestrians cross West Markham Street, where a bridge was demolished in July after being hit by a truck.

    The Little Rock Board of Directors will vote next week on a study exploring options to help pedestrians cross West Markham Street, where a bridge was demolished in July after being hit by a truck.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

  • Bridge repairsARDOT crews are beginning repairs to a Little Rock bridge after an inspection revealed a crack in the structure's steel.

    ARDOT crews are beginning repairs to a Little Rock bridge after an inspection revealed a crack in the structure's steel.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: THV11

  • Veterans DayThe Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in Downtown Little Rock is opening A Soldier's Story, an exhibit honoring Black servicemen and women throughout U.S.

    The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in Downtown Little Rock is opening A Soldier's Story, an exhibit honoring Black servicemen and women throughout U.S. history. Executive Director Key Fletcher says it begins with the Civil War.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Little Rock Public Radio

  • UAMS grantsThe NIH has awarded Sanja Novak a five-year, $2,058,011 grant to study how damage to blood vessels within joints may contribute to osteoarthritis.

    The NIH has awarded Sanja Novak a five-year, $2,058,011 grant to study how damage to blood vessels within joints may contribute to osteoarthritis. Separately, Clay Jackson-Litteken received an NIH Director's New Innovator Award for a five-year study on ventilator-assisted pneumonia and ways to prevent it in a hospital setting.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KARK, Jonesboro Sun

  • ScanlonKevin Scanlon, the former Arkansas quarterback and Stephens Inc.

    Kevin Scanlon, the former Arkansas quarterback and Stephens Inc. executive vice president, spoke Monday to the Little Rock Touchdown Club at the downtown DoubleTree. Best of Arkansas Sports says he addressed the Arkansas athletic director position amid chatter about a successor to Hunter Yurachek. He earned Southwest Conference Player of the Year honors in 1979.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Best of Arkansas Sports

  • Conway footballConway punter Coleson Ashcraft ran 57 yards for a touchdown on a fake punt as the Wampus Cats beat Bryant 17-0 Friday night, their first win over the Hornets since 2014.

    Conway punter Coleson Ashcraft ran 57 yards for a touchdown on a fake punt as the Wampus Cats beat Bryant 17-0 Friday night, their first win over the Hornets since 2014. Conway finished the regular season 9-1 overall and 7-0 in the 7A-Central.

    Around Arkansas · Today’s editionSource: Log Cabin Democrat

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    Arkansas State Capitol hosts Veterans Day ceremony

    A Veterans Day ceremony was held on Wednesday at the State Capitol, where keynote speaker Jim Hudson, CFO for the state of Arkansas and secretary of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, highlighted the sacrifices made by veterans.

  2. KATV1 hour ago

    Rain or shine, Little Rock honors veterans with wreath-laying Dec. 19 ceremony

    Veterans Day has a way of reminding people that gratitude isn’t just something you feel — it’s something you do. In Little Rock, two organizations are teaming up again to make sure local veterans are remembered by name,

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    Cureate’s 2027 small business food program taking applications

    Stephanie Kirkpatrick was operating a food truck in Boston in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic when she realized the tiny business wasn't producing enough revenue.

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    Only 15.5% of Arkansas employers offer paid parental leave, study finds

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    Cabot’s “Sprouting Author” brings a new garden of kidlit to local shelves

    A stack of colorful children’s books walked through the door, and right behind them was Kavi Mullen — better known as the Sprouting Author — ready to talk about how her years in early childhood education helped her grow

  6. KARK2 hours ago

    Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Temperatures Tank Soon.

    The first widespread freeze of the season is in the forecast as temperature tank soon

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    Chris Jones hints at future political runs, but for now he’ll call Wendell Griffen his boss

    Chris Jones is going to work for Pulaski County Judge-elect Wendell Griffen.

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    Magnolia band qualifies for state marching contest

    The Magnolia High School Panther Marching Band is headed to compete in the state competition on Tuesday at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.

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Today in Little Rockto me · Wed., Nov. 116:00 a.m.

Little Rock schools want your input; River City Ministry takes over rent grants

Plus, ARDOT starts repairs on a cracked Little Rock bridge and the board votes next week on a West Markham study.

The TLDR

  1. LRSD asks for your input on its schools' future
  2. River City Ministry takes over People Trust rent grants
  3. Board to vote next week on West Markham crossing study
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