Today
in Little Rock
Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is searching for 27-year-old Jamall Warren, who is linked to the March 30 homicide in Little Rock and is believed to travel between Little Rock and Atlanta in a Jeep Liberty with Arkansas license plate AYZ84D—he is considered armed and dangerous and may be accompanied by a woman. ABC 7
- ➤ Saline County deputies responded on Sunday at 7 p.m. to a call on Terrace Drive where they found a man fatally shot and arrested 33-year-old Illinois man Raul Maytorena—accused of stealing a witness' vehicle and fleeing before his car crashed—who now faces first-degree murder charges. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Little Rock Police Department identified Travis Weston Jr as a capital murder suspect in connection with the May 20 fatal shooting of 20 year old Joshua Brown on South Pulaski Street, and officials say further details will be released as the investigation continues. ABC 7
- ➤ One man died in a shooting on Colonel Glenn Road in Little Rock early Saturday morning (around 2:30 a.m.) when officers found him near 6804 Colonel Glenn Road, and police are still investigating with no suspect named. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas State Police today updated online safety rules after a sharp rise in child sextortion cases, noting 169 cases in 2024 and 170 by mid-2025 +officials urge children, parents and caregivers to update online safety strategies+. KARK
- ➤ The Little Rock Police Department launched a homicide investigation after a man died from a gunshot wound on the 1700 block of John Barrow Road at 12:40 p.m. on June 15—homicide detectives are gathering evidence. ABC 7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UAMS performed the first interneuron cell transplant in Arkansas on a 33-year-old father from Hot Springs in February to treat his non-lesional epilepsy. Early tests show his seizures dropped greatly and doctors plan to study the five hour surgery's results further — the treatment may help others with hard-to-treat epilepsy. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas & North Louisiana received a $500,000 challenge grant from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation to support building the first in-hospital Ronald McDonald House inside Baptist Health for families with hospitalized children in Little Rock — they must raise an additional $250,000 by April 8, 2026 as construction is set to begin in March 2026 with the facility opening six months later. KARK
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Razorbacks face Murray State at 1 p.m. in Omaha in an elimination game at the College World Series where the winner will advance and the loser will be sent home. Arkansas will have right-handed pitcher Gage Wood pitch against Murray State’s Isaac Silva — both are Batesville High School graduates — in a game that could shape each team’s path in the tournament. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Gage Wood tossed a no-hitter on Monday after losing his perfect game bid in the eighth inning and set a College World Series record with 19 strikeouts, leading Arkansas to a 3-0 elimination win over Murray State at Charles Schwab Field. Arkansas will face the loser of Monday's game between UCLA and LSU in an elimination game today at 7 p.m.—keeping their tournament hopes alive. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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
8-9:30 p.m. — The Hall — $34.48-$58.69 — Enjoy a night of rockabilly and rock music with Reverend Horton Heat and Jason D Williams.
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DCI - Drum Corps International
7:30-9 p.m. — War Memorial Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the powerful performances of youth drum corps and support arts education.
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