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Friday, April 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ronald McDonald House Charities merged with its Arkoma branch to expand services for families in Arkansas and North Louisiana—local funding will remain at current locations while a new house in Shreveport-Bossier opens this August and a Family Room in Monroe is set for later this year. ABC 7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities deactivated the Amber Alert after finding 16-year-old Sophia Martha Franklin safe and arresting 40-year-old Gary Day from Cabot—though the exact location where they were found remains unknown. ABC 7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Violent storms battered areas in the South and Midwest with tornadoes, heavy rain and strong winds that damaged homes, downed trees and power lines across several states, including 22 counties in northeast Arkansas where a rare tornado emergency was declared. Local crews in places like Lake City rescued residents while forecasters warn more rain and dangerous flash flooding will occur through Saturday — historic rainfall totals are possible. KARK
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state Senate rejected the Arkansas prison funding bill by an 18—13 vote on Wednesday; it had already lost a 19—10 vote on Tuesday. The measure would have provided $750 million for a new 3,000-bed prison to ease county jail overcrowding and may be resubmitted later. KARK
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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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Cliff & Susan Concert
3-5 p.m. — River Bottom Winery — Free entry — Experience a unique duet blending piano, fiddle, and guitar from this local duo.
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Pop Evil Concert
6:00-8:30 p.m. — The Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an electrifying evening with the rock band Pop Evil as they light up the stage.
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Ouachita Trail 50 Mile Run
6 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Big Maumelle Pavilion — Registration required — Experience breathtaking scenic views and challenging terrain at Arkansas' iconic ultra marathon event.
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Fly the Ford Tri Motor in North Little Rock
9 AM – 5 PM — North Little Rock Municipal Airport — Book your seat — Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly in a vintage airliner and perhaps even take the controls.
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Jekalyn Carr Concert
7-10 p.m. — 2400 Wright Ave — Tickets required — Experience the powerful vocals and inspiring message of Jekalyn Carr live in concert this Good Friday.
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Fly the Historic Ford Tri Motor
7 p.m. — North Little Rock Municipal Airport — Book your ride — Experience a thrilling flight in the vintage Ford Tri Motor airliner.
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Marcus Smith Live Comedy Show
8 PM – 12 AM — Loony Bin Comedy Club — Tickets support a cause of your choice — Enjoy a night of laughter while contributing to a charitable cause.
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Marcus Smith Comedy Show
10-11 p.m. — Loony Bin Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughs with Marcus Smith while supporting a cause of your choice.
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Wild Wines Fundraiser
7-10 p.m. — Little Rock Zoo — Volunteers needed — Indulge in exquisite wine tastings paired with culinary delights and enjoy live music at this beloved annual fundraiser.
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