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Monday, June 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 21-year-old Little Rock man pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and other charges, receiving a 20-year sentence for his role in the shooting that killed an 18-year-old as his brothers witnessed the incident + police continue their manhunt for a second suspect. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ A Little Rock man, Montrell Austin (41), saw his motion to suppress key evidence from his federal narcotics and weapons case denied, and his trial is set to begin today at 9:30 a.m. at the Richard Sheppard Arnold U.S. District Courthouse. Prosecutors will seek an enhanced penalty if he is convicted based on a past cocaine base conviction. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ On Sunday at 7:30 a.m., a man coming home from work discovered his wife and in-laws dead with possible gunshot wounds in a Bryant home on Lena Drive in the Benjamin Grove subdivision—police said there were no signs of forced entry or a home invasion—and he also found three uninjured children at the scene. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The LEARNS Act raised teachers' minimum salary to $50,000 with a $2,000 bonus to help attract new educators, but many schools still face challenges keeping veteran teachers. A recent report found that teacher retention has stabilized yet remains below pre-pandemic levels—leaving districts uncertain if current strategies will fully address the staffing shortage. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State police pursuits dropped by 22% in the first five months compared to last year—171 chases were recorded this year versus 219 then. Troopers used a ramming tactic in half of the chases, and Director Col. Mike Hagar said new laws and meetings with prosecutors helped lower the risks during these pursuits. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism purchased five privacy pods—phone booths for private calls—in the Arkansas Heritage building as it moves 127 employees today from the Multi-Agency Complex with plans to finish by the end of August. Each pod cost $9,890.67 and will serve both staff and visitors in key areas of the building. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, the Arkansas Travelers beat the Wichita Wind Surge 9-2 at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock to finish the first half of the Texas League season with a winning record—Traveler manager Ryan Scott praised strong offense and effective pitching as the team prepares to open the second half on Tuesday against the Amarillo Sod Poodles. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Long snapper Eli Haltom committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks football team, fulfilling his lifelong dream & he made the decision after considering his athletic future. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Victor Lincoln Jr., an Oklahoma State defensive back commit, may join Arkansas football after his official visit to Fayetteville—coaches say his decision will shape the team’s future plans. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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