Today
in Little Rock
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ North Little Rock Tourism launches Restaurant Month this January to celebrate the local dining scene by highlighting longtime favorites and new eateries. Locals who spend $15 at a participating restaurant may enter online raffles for gift cards and event tickets (including Arkansas Travelers and Journey games). ABC 7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ AVAIO Digital will start constructing its new data center hub in Pulaski County in early 2026, using a $6 billion investment. The project will create over 500 full-time jobs and thousands of construction roles, boosting local technology growth. THV 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Little Rock City Council approved a one-year extension of a $100,000 economic development agreement with the Chamber of Commerce Monday night, continuing a relationship established in 2018. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Little Rock woman shares her cervical cancer journey during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month to stress the need for early detection and regular screening; her fight against this silent killer has sparked important local health discussions (a personal account that resonates with the community). THV 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local fishing enthusiasts saw strong striper bites today at Lake Ouachita, with Bobby McGehee using white horse head jigs (with a chartreuse hair skirt) for trolling. Fishing guide Jon Conklin advises anglers to try for trout later this afternoon. 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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~ Albert Einstein
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