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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Alice McArthur’s murder on July 2, 1982 left her children in shock as they were picked up early from camp and later attended a packed funeral where two arrests were made—while police and officials wrongfully targeted her husband despite a grand jury finding no evidence to charge him. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas State Police are investigating a body found near I-40 in West Memphis at 7:30 p.m. on April 6—officials say the body, identified as 26-year-old Selvin Adonis Gutierrez Martinez from Honduras who was reported missing on April 3, may have been struck by a vehicle. ABC 7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Department of Transportation is working to clear debris and repair roadways damaged by recent severe weather to keep drivers safe. THV 11
- ➤ On Thursday, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed 49 bills into law that boost prescription drug access, offer grants to homeowners who meet fortified home standards, form a committee to improve census participation and revise merchant codes for gun sales—each measure set to change state procedures. KARK
- ➤ Recovery work is progressing in North Little Rock after weekend storms caused widespread outages and flooding — at 1:00 p.m. Monday, over 13,750 residents had power restored. Crews continue working to restore service for the remaining 225 households while the Arkansas River recedes and some roads remain closed. ABC 7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ouachita Baptist football coach Todd Knight (61) will be inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame at the Oaklawn Event Center in Hot Springs on Friday, a nod to his long career that includes 16 consecutive winning seasons and seven conference titles. He said his focus on constantly improving drills has helped him build winning teams over the years. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ On Monday, the Arkansas baseball team moved to No. 1 in the national polls after a record-setting series sweep of Missouri—Tennessee lost a home series game to Texas A&M. The Razorbacks hold a 30-3 record and will begin a weekend series at Georgia starting Friday. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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Open House for Luxury Living
2-4 p.m. — 117 Calion Court, Little Rock, AR — Free entry — Experience luxury in a stunning 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home designed for comfort and style.
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20th Annual Dinner on the Grounds
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Rusty Tractor Vineyards — Support local families — Enjoy southern cuisine and live music in a beautiful vineyard setting.
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AR-born 101+ “HealthSpan” app launches on World Health Day
On this 75th anniversary of World Health Day, the creators of Little Rock-based BOND.AI, a leading human-centered artificial intelligence (AI) firm, are launching a world-changing health app, 101+ in collaboration with Arkansas Heart Hospital and B21 Ventures. Born in a state where the health of its population is of immediate concern, the app is designed to make longevity services more accessible and available, and this AI-driven technology will deliver an industry-leading range of personalized health insights.
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