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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Severe weather hit Little Rock and Pulaski County, causing two deaths when a 5-year-old lost his life in a home on the 8000 block of Mabelvale Pike and 50-year-old Edward Crane Scott was found in a submerged vehicle near Rixie Road—14 people were injured in the storm. THV 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin warns that scammers use local caller IDs—often spoofed from out-of-state numbers—to trick residents into paying false toll fees or missing court dates. He urges Little Rock residents to delete suspicious texts, hang up on scam calls, and report incidents to his office immediately. THV 11
- ➤ On Monday, Chief Jimmie Kersh of the Chickamauga Nation urged residents to file FOIA requests—he said the state must show it has conducted an archaeological study at the Franklin County prison site. The tribe claims artifacts like arrowheads and stone grave lids found nearby prove that the land, which dates back 6,000 to 8,000 years, is a sacred burial ground for their ancestors. THV 11
- ➤ Senate Bill 536 passed the Senate and will go to the House vote today; it proposes to end the state library board and shift library oversight to locally elected officials with changes taking effect on July 1. Library leaders warn the move may cut state aid and training and could result in losing about $169,000 for Fayetteville’s library. THV 11
- ➤ On April 8, Jurnee Taylor presented top news stories that detailed ARDOT repairing damaged roads—Entergy working to restore power. THV 11
- ➤ Pulaski County and Circuit Clerk Terri Hollingsworth said a cybersecurity incident took the office’s system offline on January 16th and halted processing of licenses, voter registrations, and real estate documents until most servers were restored within seven days—no personal data was compromised. KARK
- ➤ The Senate Committee on Insurance and Commerce approved a bill Tuesday to ban pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies in Arkansas—the move marks a key step in changing state law. 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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