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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Last April the North Little Rock Animal Shelter expanded its facility to create more room for nearly 3,000 rescued animals each year. Director Adam Tindall said the shelter took in 1,339 animals this summer and that slower adoptions during the back-to-school season mean empty cages are needed—he urged locals to visit nearby facilities—to help clear space for future rescues. FOX 16
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ R&B singer Trey Songz will headline the opening night concert on Oct. 10 at Barton Coliseum as part of the 2025 Arkansas State Fair, while country singer David Lee Murphy with Lonestar and Southern rock band 38 Special are set for Oct. 11 and Oct. 12 respectively. Tickets cost $30 for general admission — box seats cost $45 and floor seats cost $55 — and the fair runs from Oct. 10 to 19. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Comedian Jeff Dunham will bring his 'Artificial Intelligence' tour to Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock on Friday, December 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Monday, August 11 at 10 a.m.—they will be available on Ticketmaster. THV 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State revenue collections grew by $21 million, a 3.4% increase to reach $636.8 million in July, beating forecast by $30.1 million — net available revenues also rose 5.6% to $557.5 million, officials said. The strong start to fiscal year 2026 reflects steady economic growth as more Arkansans are employed than a year ago. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday morning at War Memorial Stadium, the Little Rock Touchdown Club announced its 2025 speaker lineup featuring NFL Hall of Famers Jimmy Johnson (Aug. 26), Lawrence Taylor (Sept. 2) and Tim Brown (Sept. 22) along with female speakers Kelli Finglass (Oct. 21) and Holly Rowe (Oct. 27). The schedule also includes in-state Division I football coaches Sam Pittman (Aug. 18), Butch Jones (Oct. 6) and Nathan Brown (Oct. 13) as well as former player Darren McFadden (Sept. 8), Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek (Sept. 15), commentator Craig James (Sept. 29), SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey (Nov. 4), former Razorback players Madre Hill and Anthony Lucas (Nov. 10), former coach Mack Brown (Nov. 17) and commentator Mark May (Nov. 24). Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
TRAVEL NEWS
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Arkansas Kennel Club Dog Show
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Arkansas State Fair — Free admission — Discover an array of dog breeds and specialty vendors at this charming canine showcase.
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The Amen Corner Performance
3-6 p.m. — Arkansas Repertory Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a compelling live theater performance at one of Little Rock's premier venues.
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Theresa Caputo Live Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Robinson Center — Tickets available — Experience Theresa Caputo's incredible live reading and connect with the spirit world.
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Wingstock Chicken Wing Festival
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. — Simmons Bank Arena — All-you-can-eat access — Dive into a chicken wing extravaganza with local vendors competing for the best wings.
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Cliff & Susan at River Bottom Winery
4-10 p.m. — River Bottom Winery — Cost Info — Experience the dynamic sounds of a married international duo, Cliff & Susan, with their piano, fiddle, and guitar.
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Springfield Cardinals at Arkansas Travelers
1-4 p.m. — Arkansas Travelers Baseball Club — Ticket prices vary — Catch a thrilling Minor League baseball game as the Springfield Cardinals take on the Arkansas Travelers.
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Free Legal Clinic
8:30-11:30 a.m. — North Little Rock Public Library — Free service — Get assistance with common legal issues at this community-focused clinic.
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Open House Tour
2-4 p.m. — 3614 Doral Dr, Little Rock, AR — Free entry — Explore a beautifully maintained log home with a pool oasis in Pleasant Valley.
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Hot Summer/Cold Supper
6-8:30 p.m. — E. O. Manees House — $175 — Experience a unique summer dinner party with a four-course tasting menu and refreshing wines.
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Library Makerspace Event
12-6 p.m. — Ottenheimer Library — Free event — Discover hands-on academic resources aimed at inspiring innovation and collaboration within the UA Little Rock community.
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