Today
in Little Rock
Sunday, January 11th, 2026
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Adan is a playful hound puppy born May 6, 2025 (he weighed 25 pounds on Oct. 16) whose mother was brought to the Humane Society of Pulaski County shelter; locals are invited to meet him today and consider adoption. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A family in South Little Rock is rebuilding their home today after a devastating house fire, focusing on restoring their property and cherished memories. THV 11
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Trey Reid with Arkansas Game & Fish and Hayden Balgavy discuss the Conservation Incentive Program on THV11 today. They explain how the program will help landowners conserve natural resources and support local wildlife. THV 11
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Nineteen residents in Little Rock filed for bankruptcy protection on Jan. 7 under Chapter 13, including a filing by ALMA Patti Jean Rush (1714 Edwards Road). The legal process allows them to restructure their debts. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ North Little Rock program officer Joyvin Benton shared her high-risk twin pregnancy story at The Yarn Maternal Health Storytelling Event, urging employers to offer paid maternity leave. Her account showed how lacking paid leave forces families to choose between health and income. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Little Rock runner Dawn Fletcher will complete her marathon quest by running the Maui Oceanfront Marathon on Jan. 18, finishing her series of marathons in all 50 states + her run concludes a years-long pursuit. 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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Justin Furstenfeld Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — The Hall - Little Rock — Tickets starting at $63.68 — Experience the emotional storytelling of Justin Furstenfeld, the frontman of Blue October, in an intimate one-man show.
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Some Guy Named Robb Concert
6-10 p.m. — The Oyster Bar — Enjoy a night of music with Arkansas native Robb McCormick as he graces the stage.
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The Magic of Motown
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Robinson Center — $ — Experience the #1 Motown show in the country featuring all your favorite hits.
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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