Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of July.
Good morning, Little Rock.
Around 2 p.m. on Sunday, about 70 North Little Rock Electric customers lost power on streets including Almond Cove and Highway 107—officials sent a restoration crew that aimed to restore service by 6 p.m. Sunday.
Little Rock police investigated an officer-involved shooting on Saturday when officers responded around 5 p.m. to a call at a home on Southridge Drive—shots were fired after a suspect pointed a firearm, and he was injured, arrested, and treated for non-life threatening injuries while no officers were hurt.
The federal court system ranks felonies as the most serious crimes—Class A misdemeanors face heavy fines and prison time, and petty offenses are classified even lower.
A recent survey shows Arkansans prefer to have their ashes scattered at Little Rock Central High School and Pea Ridge—two historical sites—over any other location in the state.
Officials have submitted a new National Register status request for Dunbar Magnet Middle School at 1100 Wright Ave.—the historic building built in 1929 was first listed in 1980 and its original application missed key details.
The Central Arkansas Library System main branch in downtown Little Rock will soon renovate its kitchens and computer rooms—updating its facilities while keeping its full collection of books available for local readers.
The planned changes aim to modernize the library for community use.
Longer days and warmer weather have led Arkansans to enjoy the outdoors, but litter on roads and in parks harms health, property values and tourism.
Keep Arkansas Beautiful is working with communities like Little Rock to plant wildflowers and organize cleanups—efforts that support the state’s economy and natural beauty.
Freelance columnist Bradley R.
Gitz lists his favorite restaurants—ranging from Seaside spots to local picks like Loca Luna and Fred's Fish House—and explains that these eateries would be especially missed if they closed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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