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Friday, March 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, wildfires raced through Chaucer Lane and destroyed four homes—leaving one resident who lost everything including her pets—and officials are investigating the cause. THV 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Marquis Hunt, a 42-year-old from Little Rock, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison today after a three-day trial where he was convicted on four federal narcotics charges involving fentanyl, meth, cocaine and marijuana—he will also serve five years of supervised release and pay $400 in special assessments. ABC 7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ City officials said two new waterfowl-themed public art installations will soon be placed downtown — a decoy project called Flock to the Rock and a 300-pound wooden duck sculpture named Lord of Wings — to add color to the city. ABC 7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 20th, 2025, Jurnee Taylor presented Arkansas's top news stories —covering wildfires spreading statewide and burn ban updates— in a report for local viewers. THV 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 20th, the Arkansas House passed a bill that will give localities matching grants of up to $50 million a year to fix old water and sewer systems—part of a plan to update state infrastructure. Lawmakers say communities can use the funds to repair aging systems and improve service safety. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ After severe storms hit Arkansas on March 14, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an order on March 20 that extended the 2024 income tax filing and payment deadlines for residents and businesses in affected counties to July 31. The order also waives fees and penalties for tax returns and vehicle registration — a step to aid recovery after the state emergency. ABC 7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An amended bill to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to one full year after birth cleared the House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee on Thursday in a voice vote with no dissent. Sponsor Rep. Aaron Pilkington said he backed the change — he felt that many new moms lost needed coverage under the current law. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas upset Kansas 79-72 in a first-round NCAA Tournament game in Providence on Thursday night—advancing to the Round of 32 where they will play on Saturday against the winner of #2 St. John's and #15 Nebraska-Omaha. THV 11
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2nd Annual Enlighten Tours Food Truck Festival
The Enlighten Tours Food Truck Festival features a variety of black-owned food vendors and food trucks in Downtown Little Rock.
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Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
Disney On Ice presents Mickey's Search Party features Mickey Mouse and friends in an adventure filled with world-class skating, acrobatics, and thrilling stunts.
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Bob Dylan Concert at Robinson Center
Legendary musician Bob Dylan will perform live at the Robinson Center in Little Rock.
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Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton Concert
Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton will perform live at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock.
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Capital City Classic 10K
8-11 a.m. — City Of Little Rock City Hall — Free entry — Experience Arkansas' oldest 10K and enjoy a free kid’s mile through downtown Little Rock.
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Grambling State Tigers vs Arkansas Razorbacks Baseball
6-10 p.m. — Arkansas Travelers Baseball Club — Check event details online — Enjoy a thrilling college baseball matchup between the Grambling State Tigers and Arkansas Razorbacks.
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Weekly Improv Comedy Show
8-9:30 p.m. — The Joint Comedy Theater — $15 — Enjoy a night of spontaneous laughter with Arkansas's premier improv troupe.
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Kade Hoffman Concert
6-9 p.m. — Revolution Music Room — Ticket purchases required — Experience an evening of live music with Kade Hoffman in a vibrant venue.
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Kazzabe and Joss Suazo Live
9 PM – 1 AM — Ay Caray Sports Bar & Mexican Restaurant — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of lively music with Kazzabe and Joss Suazo in an energetic atmosphere.
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Red Shoe Shuffle 5K Run/Walk
6-9 p.m. — Two Rivers Park — Registration required — Lace up your shoes to support Ronald McDonald House Charities during this fun-filled community event.
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