Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
Good morning, Little Rock.
Local churches have updated their Sunday worship schedules and addresses—spanning many neighborhoods—while updated submissions are due by 5 p.m. Monday at [email protected].
THV11 now offers a mobile app for streaming local news and videos; the update was featured in Arkansas’s top stories for Feb.
6 (shared by Brooke Buckner).
Priority1 in Little Rock announced that its senior vice president, Chris Olsen, died at 42 after a battle with aggressive glioblastoma; he joined the firm in 2017 and is survived by his wife, two brothers and his parents.
Tipton and Hurst is busy preparing its Valentine’s Day floral collection while celebrating 140 years in business—customers ordering a dozen roses receive two extra free roses.
The store spent six months planning designs and ordering supplies to gear up for the holiday rush.
A historical postcard from Fordyce in 1908 shows wagons on a dirt Main Street with circus banners on utility poles while a bank building, now altered with a missing domed top and closed stone entrance, offers a glimpse into the town’s past — a snapshot of local heritage.
Local groups encourage residents to show teachers appreciation on Valentine's Day (a chance to ease teacher stress) by offering thanks and modest gift cards to help with secondary traumatic stress from listening to student traumas; the push calls for in‑school support programs to boost morale.
Over 300 residents signed a petition asking city leaders to protect trees and ensure safe driver access on Maumelle Boulevard.
Officials said the project remains in early planning and will need ARDOT approval as the area grows.
Friday's high school basketball games saw competitive matchups in girls and boys divisions, with local teams like Little Rock Southwest and Parkview posting notable scores + other teams engaging in tight contests across regional conferences.
The Mills Comets overcame an early deficit to secure a win, 58 to 43, over eStem Friday night at the Arkansas School for the Deaf by launching a decisive 15 to 0 run in the fourth quarter.
Coach Raymond Cooper credited key defensive adjustments that rallied his team.
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.
Cinderella Soirée and Ballet Performance
7:30 p.m. — Robinson Center — $50 per person — Experience a magical afternoon with teatime treats and a special performance by Cinderella and friends.
John Mulaney Live in North Little Rock
7-9 p.m. — Simmons Bank Arena — Tickets available — A night of laughs with comedian John Mulaney in North Little Rock.
Dinosaur Adventure
9 AM – 12 PM — Arkansas State Fair — Family Friendly — Step into a world of prehistoric giants with life-sized dinosaurs that move and roar.
Central Arkansas Soup Sunday
3:30-6:30 p.m. — Jack Stephens Event Center — Adult tickets $50, child tickets $10 — Enjoy a casual family-friendly atmosphere filled with delicious soup for a great cause.
MJ Musical Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Robinson Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the dazzling artistry of Michael Jackson in a Tony Award-winning musical.
MJ The Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Robinson Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Michael Jackson's artistry brought to life in a Tony Award-winning musical.
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