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in Little Rock
Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local reporter Tamer Knight presents top news stories from Jan. 17, featuring a family keeping their mother's light alive (a testament to local resilience). The segment spotlights the enduring spirit of our community. THV 11
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Little Rock business owners are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence to learn new skills + cut costs, positioning themselves ahead in a tech-driven market. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Little Rock native Sandy McDonnell led McDonnell Douglas as CEO & served as national president of the Boy Scouts; born Oct. 12, he advanced aerospace engineering and business before earning a spot in the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame in 1989. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Theater fans can enjoy Mean Girls the Musical with initial showings starting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Wildwood Park for the Arts on 20919 Denny Road; additional performances run Saturday and on Jan. 25, with tickets priced at $35 to $45. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Fans of photographer Mike Disfarmer visited the Old State House Museum on Jan. 9 to view the debut of the exhibit 'Disfarmer: Portraits of Rural Arkansas,' which showcases his work (documenting small-town life in Heber Springs from the 1920s to the 1950s). Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Saturday saw visitors gather at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds for the Show Me Reptile Show, where they got to see lizards, turtles, and snakes up close. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Dec. 23, at the UALR fall commencement at the Jack Stephens Center, North Little Rock resident William Burney, 67, earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice 50 years after dropping out of high school. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Academics Plus named Kyron Jones as its new CEO with his term starting July 1 at Maumelle charter schools. North Little Rock Middle School's sixth grade campus is launching a plan (small group lessons on Fridays and self-paced programs) to improve test scores in math, reading, and science. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission voted to set new trout limits at tailwater fisheries in Little Rock to boost fishing after hatchery losses. The limits, effective Feb. 1, impact anglers on the White River, North Fork, and Beaver and Greers Ferry tailwaters. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Duck hunters in Arkansas are debating the practice of leaving unharvested crops — known as legal baiting — after landowners' actions have raised concerns about duck availability on public lands. Sen. John Kennedy urged the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to review the practice as duck populations remain low. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Liam Connor began his new role as park interpreter at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park on November 17. He worked previously with the National Park Service in Washington, D.C. and brings small-town experience from New York. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Trey Reid with Arkansas Game & Fish joined Hayden Balgavy on THV11 to explain the Legacy Lunker Program & the Big Buck Classic, showing how these initiatives continue local outdoor traditions. THV 11
- ➤ Western Illinois won 75-59 over UALR Saturday afternoon at Jack Stephens Center, with Mia Nicastro scoring 28 points for a 16-point third quarter lead that kept her side atop the OVC standings. UALR begins a four-game road trip Thursday. 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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Dial Up - 90's Party Band at Black Hearts Ball
8-11 p.m. — 721 W 9th St, Little Rock, AR — Check ticket prices — Arkansas’ favorite 90s party band returns to make Valentine's Day fun and memorable.
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