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Monday, June 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Little Rock can join the second annual Plastic Free July contest by following the Sustainability Office, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Green Corner Store on Instagram for a chance to win reusable prize bags, with a free family fest planned on July 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Central Arkansas Library System will host its final used-book sale at its temporary offices from July 10 to 12 and launch year-round programs at Park Plaza — expanding local access to literacy and community culture. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Van hosted a chicken and fish fry event in Little Rock with Black Swan Catering Company and Dark Hollow Community—raising funds for its emergency shelter and winter clothing needs. Founder Aaron Reddin said the money was vital—citing last winter's harsh conditions that left many needing extra help. ABC 7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Arts Council sponsored a reception on June 18 at Boswell Mourot Fine Art to honor potter Stephen Driver, the recipient of the Arkansas Living Treasure Award for his work in the Japanese Wabi style—attendees also watched the Ozark Wabi documentary that chronicled a week of his creative process. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Burke Soffe is the founding dean of a new dental school at Little Rock’s Riverfront Plaza that will start the 2025–26 school year this month to give students hands-on training and boost oral health in the state. He worked through a tough accreditation process that was approved in February so the school can admit its first class soon. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Little Rock School District named the gym at Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy for longtime coach Marcus Davis and honored nursing supervisor Tonya Green and counselor Yolanda Shelton for receiving state awards—officials also said the district will seek second-lien bonds to raise over $76 million for new and improved school facilities. This plan is part of efforts to complete existing projects and meet growing student needs. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
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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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AI Meetup with John Eddy
5:30-7 p.m. — The Flying Saucer — Free entry — Explore the transformative potential of AI in a casual setting with industry peers.
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