Today
in Little Rock
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. THV 11
- ➤ 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. THV 11
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ 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 Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. THV 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. THV 11
- ➤ 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. THV 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ 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. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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.
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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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