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Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Little Rock's Kiwanis Park reopened today with a state-of-the-art playground featuring the Smart Play Bolo system and many new amenities. Renovations include a repaved walking trail, a re-roofed pavilion, upgraded lighting, new picnic tables and a water fountain — improvements aimed at boosting safety and accessibility. ABC 7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Freight hauler and logistics company ArcBest reported a net income of $3.1 million for the first quarter on Tuesday — the statement did not include further details. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A licensed Arkansas doctor was arrested and charged with drugging and sexually assaulting a victim plus secretly recording a naked child. THV 11
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Officials said on Tuesday that Little Rock will soon see a $1 billion, 300,000-square-foot data center—the largest economic development capital investment in the city's history. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Little Rock homeowners must pay to remove storm debris after large trees fell on their properties, city officials said. City crews are available to pick up the debris—if a federal disaster declaration is approved, the city may help offset costs in wards 1 and 3. ABC 7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Department of Health announced a fourth measles case in Faulkner County this week in a person who was not fully vaccinated and had no travel history outside the state. The patient visited Conway Regional Greenbrier Family Medicine on April 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and April 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. plus Irby Dance Studio on April 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and officials urge anyone who visited these sites to get an MMR vaccine. THV 11
- ➤ The state Department of Health reported the first case of measles contracted in Arkansas, which brings the total number of cases reported since early April to four. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Arkansas Department of Health confirmed a fourth measles case in Faulkner County—its first community spread this year—as a not fully vaccinated patient visited Conway Regional Greenbrier Family Medicine on April 18 and April 21 and Irby Dance Studio on April 23. Health officials have updated MMR vaccine recommendations for citizens in Faulkner and nearby counties. ABC 7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday night, Arkansas State rallied from a 4-1 deficit to force extra innings and score three runs in the top of the 10th, defeating the Trojans 7-4 at Gary Hogan Field in Little Rock—extending their winning streak to five games. The win put the Red Wolves in a tie for fifth in the Sun Belt Conference as they look ahead to future contests. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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Patterson Hood & Drive By Truckers Concert
7-10 p.m. — White Water Tavern — Affordable tickets — Experience the energy of live music with Patterson Hood & Drive By Truckers in Little Rock.
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Bree Ogden Live Performance
6-8 p.m. — JJ’s Grill Little Rock — All Ages Welcome — Enjoy an evening of live music from Nashville-bound Arkansas native Bree Ogden.
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Weekly Improv Comedy Show
8-9:30 p.m. — The Joint Comedy Theater — $15 — Enjoy a night of improv comedy inspired by classics like 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?'.
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Hero Hustle Family Fun Run
8-11 a.m. — Cook's Landing Park — Youth pricing starts at $15 — Unleash your inner superhero in a fun-filled family run with races for all ages and fabulous costumes.
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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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On Golden Pond
6:30 p.m. — The Joint Comedy Theater — Tickets required — A heartfelt exploration of love and the challenges of aging through the summer retreat of a cherished couple.
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Sal Vulcano Live Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Robinson Center — Tickets from $47 — Experience a night of laughter with comedian Sal Vulcano at the Robinson Center Music Hall.
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2025 Arkansas Rural Development Conference
8:00 AM – 1:30 PM — Robinson Center — Registration fees apply — Explore resources and insights for rural community development from industry leaders.
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Arkansas Times Tacos & Tequila 2025
6-9 p.m. — Argenta Plaza — $45+ — Taste amazing tacos and tequila while voting for the Golden Taco Trophy.
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