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Friday, June 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amazon plans to build a 950,000-square-foot warehouse on the 107 acres it purchased at the Port of Little Rock in April after filing a building permit that still awaits city approval. The $151 million project will include 170 loading docks, 807 trailer parking spaces and a new road and is expected to be completed within a year and a half, adding hundreds of jobs. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities say escaped murderer Grant Hardin—dubbed Devil in the Ozarks—fled Calico Rock prison last month by disguising himself as a law officer and is believed to be hiding in Ozark caves to avoid recapture. THV 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced her trip to Europe to attract investment from defense and aerospace firms. The trip will include a visit to Normandy to honor fallen soldiers — she will then attend the Paris Air Show before finishing in Switzerland from June 14 to 19. THV 11
- ➤ Attorney General Tim Griffin refused to appoint a replacement for Commissioner Lopez on the Ethics Commission, saying the law that requires a minority appointee is unconstitutional — a move that has drawn criticism from legal experts and the NAACP, which may sue if he continues his refusal. Commissioner Lopez will keep serving on the board, and the dispute highlights a challenge to a rule set since 1991. ABC 7
- ➤ Governor Sanders will depart from June 14 to 19 for a trade mission to the Paris Air Show and Switzerland to mark the 81st anniversary of D-Day and seek new aerospace and defense investments for Arkansas—she will attend a panel in Paris and a discussion in Switzerland while paying tribute to fallen soldiers. ABC 7
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ On this week's Eat It Up, Hayden Balgavy visits Back Home BBQ in Little Rock where customers can try ribs, sausage, turkey, and brisket — a menu that offers local Southern flavor — in a video segment airing this week. THV 11
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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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Virtual Tour of Senior Living
9 AM – 7 PM — Vitality Living Pleasant Hills — Free entry — Explore top-rated senior living with exceptional care and engaging activities.
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Demola Live Concert
8:00 – 11:59 p.m. — The Hall — Cost not specified — Enjoy a lively performance with Demola that promises great entertainment.
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Arkansas Twisters Football Game
7-10 p.m. — Interstate Park — Ticket required — Experience the thrill of fast-paced eight-man football with the Arkansas Twisters in Little Rock.
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Reverend Horton Heat Concert
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