Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
Good morning, Little Rock.
💼 Business
Arkansas TV, formerly Arkansas PBS, left PBS on Tuesday amid federal funding cuts and now plans to broadcast more local programs like Blueberry’s Clubhouse + cheaper licensed content to extend its runway.
CEO Carlton Wing explained the change at a Little Rock Rotary Club meeting.
Uniti Wholesale will expand its fiber network by 1,100 miles under a $500 million contract to boost AI data transfers from Dallas to fast-growing markets including Memphis, Little Rock and Amarillo.
The first phase will complete 337 miles from Tulsa to Little Rock and 145 miles to Memphis by month’s end.
🎓 Education
Lawmakers approved $32 million for Education Freedom Accounts last Tuesday to support private schooling and homeschooling options for the 2025-26 school year and added $2.4 million from a Walton Family Foundation Grant to help address teacher shortages.
Officials said the funding builds on earlier support to expand educational choice and recruitment.
🏛️ Government
Little Rock's Board of Directors authorized a memorandum of understanding with New + Found, a St. Louis-based firm, to revamp Ottenheimer Market Hall in the River Market District.
The multimillion-dollar project will add food stalls, restaurants and event spaces, and will take 31 months from predevelopment to the grand opening.
The Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission reopens design submissions for the Monument to the Unborn at the state Capitol to create a place of prayer for families.
Proposals must be sent via email within 60 days + officials confirmed the decision after the previous design was disqualified.
🏥 Health
Central Arkansas nurses can access support through The Nurses Lounge, a group offering social meetups and educational resources to help reduce burnout.
The organization welcomes nurses at all career stages and has grown to serve over 1,200 members.
🏈 Sports
Mills beat Little Rock Hall 63-55 Tuesday night at Raymond A.
Cooper Arena after a late second-quarter surge set the stage for a regulation win. Key players helped deliver the team a strong performance in an evenly matched contest.
The Little Rock Parkview Patriots beat Little Rock Christian Tuesday night at Charles Ripley Arena with a score of 78-43—thanks to strong defense that forced 20 turnovers.
Jacob Lanier led the team with 30 points as they improved from last season.
🎉 Little Rock Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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