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Sunday, May 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Union Station in Little Rock is busy on weeknights as young riders board Amtrak's Texas Eagle route to Chicago and San Antonio. Rick Harnish from the High Speed Rail Alliance said many are choosing trains over cars—hoping to improve travel and make cities more connected. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Christopher Elser, a former all-state kicker who made the Razorbacks' spring roster, was ordained as a deacon at his hometown Christ the King Church on Saturday. He will be ordained as a priest next year at the Cathedral of St. Andrew and vowed to serve the faithful by following Bishop Anthony Taylor's guidance. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Trivia nights are popular at local bars where teams answer fun questions to win prizes. Challenge Entertainment runs over 50 games weekly at venues like American Pie Pizza and Dugan's Pub—drawing teams that enjoy friendly competition. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Little Rock Central High School named Muhammad Yahya Younus as valedictorian and Yassin Bahgat as salutatorian for the Class of 2025. Younus, 17, will enroll at the University of Pennsylvania to study finance and computational biology — Bahgat, 18, will attend Georgia Tech to study mechanical engineering. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Episcopal Collegiate boys soccer team won its first state championship Saturday—defeating the Cossatot River Eagles 3-1 at Estes Stadium with an early goal by Storm Wilson and a penalty by Rhys Wolter that sparked strong play. Coach Dylan Waugh said the win marked a historic moment as the team maintained control throughout the match. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Little Rock Trojans won the OVC tournament by beating Eastern Illinois 2-1 on Saturday with Jack Cline pitching a complete game—allowing just one run, which secured their automatic NCAA bid. The team now awaits its NCAA Regional assignment on Monday as it makes only its second appearance in tournament history. THV 11
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Little Rock Grappling & BJJ Championship
8 AM – 5 PM — Barton Coliseum — Registration required — Compete in the exciting no-gi and gi divisions of the NAGA championships.
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Beatles Vs. Stones Tribute Show
6:30-8 p.m. — Robinson Center — Tickets required — Experience the legendary rivalry between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones in a night of tribute performances.
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Bree Ogden Live at JJ’s Grill
6-8 p.m. — JJ’s Grill Little Rock — Family-friendly event — Enjoy the soulful tunes of Nashville-bound Arkansas native, Bree Ogden.
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The Big (Trail) Run
11:30 p.m. — Western Hills Park — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Global Running Day with a fun trail run across one of the best running surfaces.
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Electric Avenue - The 80's MTV Experience
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Hall — $52/ea — Get ready to relive the vibrant 80's MTV era with a spectacular concert experience.
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Lil Poppa Live Concert
8:00 p.m. — Little Rock Hall — Affordable tickets available — Experience the electrifying performance of Lil Poppa in an unforgettable live event.
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River City Run/Walk 5K
7:29-9:30 a.m. — Burns Park Soccer Complex — Registration fee required — Lace up your sneakers to support a great cause while honoring community values.
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DAD GAMES 2025
3:00 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Little Rock — Ticket required — Epic arcade competition for dads and families with prizes and fun galore!
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Logan Crosby: Rock the Country
12-4 a.m. — Arkansas State Fair — Tickets required — Experience Logan Crosby's soulful country storytelling with a modern twist.
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Mammoth Caravan and Direwolf Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — The Joint Comedy Theater — No Refunds — Get ready for a night of thrilling metal with Mammoth Caravan and Direwolf.
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