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Monday, April 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Little Rock Police Department is searching for two missing girls—13-year-old MyAsia Spencer and 15-year-old Malasia Spencer—who were last seen on April 18 in Little Rock. THV 11
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A study commissioned last year by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism found that tourism generated $9.9 billion and nearly 60 million people visited Arkansas in 2023. Officials plan to cover the history of tourism to show its lasting impact on the local economy (highlighting its importance). Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pulaski County Special School District is shifting its alternate learning environment academy model and reallocating staff to help fix a declining legal fund balance and unstable budget for the current school year. The school board and district administration expect the changes to improve how the district manages its finances. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ East Fork Wilderness Area gives locals and visitors a chance to enjoy nature up close—by fishing, canoeing, horseback riding and deer/turkey hunting—and to see Arkansas’s diverse ecology. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Severe weather from Oklahoma moved across northwest Arkansas Sunday, April 20—bringing at least two confirmed tornadoes as reported by the National Weather Service. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New air conditioning units for the Pulaski County jail arrived ahead of schedule; officials said they will install them over the coming weeks to fix a problem (a debate between the sheriff's office and county government began last summer). Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Matt Parrott from Quest Diagnostics leads a master class on keeping joints open to reduce stiffness and injury by showing how to perform the Dumbbell Scaption exercise at the Little Rock Athletic Club today. He explains that turning the joint outward creates more room for safe movement — a key way to protect joints during exercise. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas sprinter Jordan Anthony set a new 100-meter record Saturday at Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut, Calif. He ran 9.98—breaking the old time of 10.03—and his win was one of four for the men's team while he dedicated his run to his late aunt. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Arkansas women’s track and field team traveled to Gainesville for the Tom Jones Invitational on Friday and Saturday and won first and third in the 1,600-meter relay on Saturday—Kaylyn Brown, Sanaria Butler, Rachel Glenn and Rosey Effiong posted a season-best 3:23.69, the fastest college time this season—while other team members also achieved competitive finishes. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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Great North Little Rock Cleanup
Keep North Little Rock Beautiful is hosting a clean-up event on April 26 from 8:30 - 11 am in honor of Earth Day and part of the nationwide Great American Cleanup movement. Sign up to volunteer and then join in the clean-up fun at St. Joseph Farm Stand where there will be food, door prizes, and free trees.
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Open House for Luxury Living
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20th Annual Dinner on the Grounds
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Patterson Hood & Drive By Truckers Concert
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Bree Ogden Live Performance
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Weekly Improv Comedy Show
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Hero Hustle Family Fun Run
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Circus at the Symphony
3:00-4:30 p.m. — Robinson Center — Tickets available — Experience a thrilling musical journey featuring classic circus-themed compositions performed by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.
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