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Thursday, June 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Pulaski County man, Montrell Austin, 41, was convicted on federal drug and gun charges Tuesday evening at the Richard Sheppard Arnold U.S. District Courthouse in Little Rock—he was charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, possessing firearms as a felon and using guns in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and now awaits sentencing after a two-day trial. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ North Little Rock police are searching for 22-year-old Kameron Dshaun Johnson for the homicide of a man found on the 1600 block of Chandler Street—Johnson was last seen near Chicago Street in Little Rock and is considered armed and dangerous. ABC 7
- ➤ Arkansas State Police are asking the public to help find 1-year-old Atom Wilson, who was last seen at 10:00 a.m. June 24 at Park Plaza Mall in Little Rock wearing a blue and white shirt with jeans and is 31 inches tall with short brown hair — officials say he may be with his mother, Kendolyn Wilson, driving a 2025 gray Kia 5 possibly toward Alabama or Georgia. THV 11
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for much of Arkansas with heat index values reaching 110 until Friday at 9 p.m. (high temperatures in the upper 90s are expected) and Little Rock Compassion Center is struggling with broken water fountains as more homeless and seniors seek relief, urging donations of water bottles and food (critical for keeping those in need safe). Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said Wednesday that the state will receive $44.5 million from an opioid settlement, with payments made annually through 2040. One-third of the funds (about $14.8 million) will be managed by his office while the remaining two-thirds will be shared with municipalities and counties for treatment, research, and prevention. KARK
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The SoMa Main Street Mile race is set for tomorrow on South Main near the intersection of East 13th and Main Street, featuring a kid’s half-mile and a one-mile race with over $3,000 in prizes, and registration ends at noon Friday; event planners said runners from places like Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Minnesota + Great Britain are expected to join the race. KARK
- ➤ Arkansas deer hunters can now register for the 2025–2026 Urban Archery Deer Hunts set to open this fall. Hunters must complete the International Bowhunters Education Program, attend a hunt-specific orientation and pass an archery test using their own equipment by Sept. 1—participants are also required to donate their first adult deer to Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry. KARK
- ➤ Arkansas softball signed transfer outfielder Dakota Kennedy, a two-time All-American and 2024 Gold Glove winner, on Wednesday, making her the second new player after infielder Tianna Bell. She posted a .444 batting average last season+ Softball America ranked her as the No. 2 prospect in the transfer portal. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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Jason Boland & The Stragglers Live
7-10 p.m. — Revolution Music Room — Ticket info not provided — Experience the reflective tunes of Jason Boland and the Stragglers as they perform from their latest album.
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David Tribble Live Acoustic Show
3-9 p.m. — The Oyster Bar — Free entry — Enjoy amazing food and live music with Texarkana's own David Tribble.
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