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Friday, July 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Paul Whannel founded the Arkansas Queer Men’s Social Club in Little Rock to offer a safe space for queer men to connect without alcohol—he started the club in August and it hosted a painting class on June 18 while now raising donations to secure a physical community center. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas Department of Corrections and Board of Corrections officials will brief lawmakers on Grant Hardin’s prison escape during a legislative subcommittee meeting at 3 p.m. on July 10+he escaped from the North Central Unit on May 25, was recaptured on June 6, and a guard error allowed his exit. FOX 16
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In June, three Arkansans won big lottery prizes—Edward Gunter in Hot Springs won $200,000 playing Psychedelic Payout while Jennifer O. from Washington County and Greg J. from Little Rock each won $50,000 on $50,000 Frenzy tickets. A Natural State Jackpot ticket sold for Tuesday night's drawing in Van Buren remains unclaimed with a $90,000 prize and the winner has 180 days to claim it. THV 11
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials with the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment and the Division of Environmental Quality issued a Code Orange Air Quality Advisory for central Arkansas on Thursday afternoon because forecasted ozone levels exceeded safe limits—health officials urged children, the elderly, and those with respiratory issues to limit outdoor activity. FOX 16
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas lawmakers and the Arkansas Farm Bureau supported the US House’s passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act today, saying the bill will cut taxes, secure borders, and boost national defense—while the Arkansas Food Bank warned that nearly $200 million in SNAP cuts could threaten food access for many families. KARK
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Baptist Health Community Outreach is offering free summer cooking classes for Arkansans to learn how to cook healthy, low-cost meals with assistance from registered dietitian Samantha Stadter. The classes will be held monthly on Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 10117 Kanis Road and will cover topics like nutrition benefits and ingredient selection. KARK
- ➤ Tamer Knight presented Arkansas’s morning headlines on July 3rd—he explained how a new healthcare bill could impact medical services in the Natural State. THV 11
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Guitar Wars III: Revenge of the Riffs Registration
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Ron Robinson Theater — Free registration — Secure your spot for Guitar Wars III and snag a free pack of guitar strings.
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