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Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hailey Carr of Conway recalled her 1987 camp flood—when rising waters forced a mile-long evacuation and claimed ten lives—while officials continue to search for the missing Camp Mystic girls caught in a recent Texas flood. KARK
- ➤ Special Olympics Arkansas opened its new headquarters in North Little Rock on Monday. The 4,600 square-foot facility will boost new internships & expand its athlete leadership program as participants and Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony. FOX 16
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Little Rock police on Monday identified 62-year-old Frederick Williams, fatally shot Friday night near his home at 15 Karon Court, and arrested Al-Malik Diamond, 40, and Anna Rodgers, 46 (both of Sherwood) on capital murder charges. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Department of Education has launched ChildcareAR.com — a new website that lets parents search for childcare providers by city, county or zip code and by star rating, hours of operation or accepted ages. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said the site empowers parents to find safe and reliable care for their children. KARK
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State Police will launch the 'Speeding Slows You Down' campaign from July 9 to 31 to reduce speeding and lower traffic fatalities in Little Rock — local and state agencies will work with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to issue citations during the effort. KARK
- ➤ Pulaski County’s Crisis Stabilization Unit—vital for mental health care—is temporarily closed after UAMS withdrew management due to staffing shortages. Judge Barry Hyde said proposals for a new provider are due this week and services are expected to resume in 30–60 days. FOX 16
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A UAMS study finds that proper nutrition can lower infant and maternal deaths in Arkansas as only 35% participate in WIC, compared to 51% nationally; researchers say adding familiar foods and better outreach can help overcome barriers like language and transportation challenges. The study urges focused strategies to improve health outcomes for mothers and children using nutrition programs+ education. KARK
- ➤ A UAMS study shows that nutrition programs like WIC can help reduce infant and maternal deaths in Arkansas, yet WIC participation stands only at 35% compared to the 51% national average. Researchers urge more outreach and the addition of culturally familiar food options — changes meant to ease food insecurity and improve health outcomes. FOX 16
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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