Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
Good morning, Little Rock.
On Wednesday, state officials in Little Rock held a New Year’s countdown to announce that Arkansas DCFS cut the number of children awaiting adoption to 146, the lowest figure ever & they urged community members to help bring that number down further.
A 108-year-old Arkansas man is celebrating New Year’s with his family at home in Little Rock after surviving a serious car accident at 99.
His long life as a postal worker and entrepreneur shows that home care can keep a cherished legacy thriving despite one setback with updating his license.
A plan for Memphis Queen III riverboat cruises on the Arkansas was pushed back after a damaged propeller halted its summer tours in Little Rock + North Little Rock.
Memphis Riverboats says the vessel will visit later this year when river conditions are right.
Craft brewery Flyway Brewing opened its second location — located in Breckenridge Village Shopping Center on North Rodney Parham Road — Friday, giving local beer fans another spot to visit.
Arkansas native Hendrix Yancey — who played 13 on Stranger Things — shared her filming memories as the series finale drops today at 7 p.m. on Netflix, ending nearly 10 years of the hit show and marking a proud moment for local talent.
Whooping cough cases have increased in Arkansas, Dr. Josh Lyon (board member of the Arkansas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics) said in a recent briefing.
Local doctors stress vigilance and recommend that residents monitor symptoms.
ACA COVID-19 relief subsidies expired Wednesday night, driving local lawmakers to raise concerns about rising premiums as Little Rock’s Bear Fruit DPC launched a $100 monthly subscription plan—covering telehealth and office visits.
The UALR men will face Tennessee Tech at 5 p.m. today at Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock.
UALR leads the series 5–1 while both teams aim to boost their records in tonight's contest.
Today at 10 a.m., UCA women will face Stetson at the Edmunds Center in DeLand, Fla.
UCA holds a 7-5 record while Stetson, with a 7-4 record plus a 3-1 series lead, prepares under coach Lynn Bria as coach Tony Kemper looks to end a two-game skid.
Time Travel Half Marathon and Fun Run
Time Travel Half Marathon/10K/5K — 9 a.m. — North Little Rock, Arkansas — Entry fees vary — Celebrate the New Year with a fun-packed running event for all ages featuring various distances.
Arkansas Contractors' Auction
8 AM – 9 AM — Blackmon Auctions Complex — Auction fees apply — Bid on a variety of trucks, trailers, and construction equipment at this extensive public auction.
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