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Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friends and family gathered Saturday morning at 10 Fitness on Rodney Parham Road to honor yoga instructor Cyndi Gregory, who died in January after being shot outside Park Plaza Mall. A plaque now hangs in her memory — authorities report the suspect is awaiting trial. KARK
- ➤ Thousands attended the 16th annual Juneteenth festival on Ninth Street in Little Rock on Saturday to celebrate Black freedom and culture with live music by Grammy-winning artists, food vendors, a 5K run, and an expanded kid zone at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center—an event that honored Ninth Street’s historic role as a hub for the local Black community. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Hot Springs woman who had been missing for over a year was found at a Little Rock gas station after she told staff her identity—police later arrested her for an outstanding warrant. ABC 7
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Congress is considering a bill that may raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour next year with step increases to track inflation — MIT research shows this rate will not cover basic living costs for single workers or families. In Little Rock, a dual-income household without children needs about $13.90 per hour while nearby Hot Springs households require a slightly lower rate — fueling concerns over whether the new wage can truly support everyday expenses. KARK
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Building permits have been approved for projects over $75,000 in Little Rock, including a large commercial project by Flynco Inc. and a new residential project by Kristen Saffa—permits also cover several other commercial and residential developments from companies like Nabolz Construction and Haren Construction Co. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
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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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One Night Only - A Tribute To The Bee Gees
7:30-9 p.m. — Robinson Center — Cost info not provided — Experience the harmonies and beautiful falsetto voices of the Bee Gees with a full band performance.
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