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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials confirmed that 54-year-old Tony Odell Reed from Little Rock drowned on Monday at the Port of Catoosa in Tulsa when rescue crews responded to reports of someone in the water around 5 p.m.—his body was recovered shortly after. ABC 7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 47-year-old man named Daniel Owens barricaded himself in a Stephens home on August 4th after threatening a family member with a gun, fired at a police drone and a Bearcat vehicle during a 12-hour standoff in Ouachita County — SWAT teams later breached the home and arrested him. THV 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of new laws went into effect on August 5 that will affect public schools in Arkansas, including free breakfast for every student under Act 123 and a ban on cell phones during class under Act 122. Other measures boost school funding and teacher benefits while a law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments was blocked by a court ruling—signaling major changes for the upcoming school year. FOX 16
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, death row inmates filed a lawsuit in state court to challenge a law signed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders that allows executions by nitrogen gas, arguing it gives prison officials unconstitutionally broad power over their method of execution—Attorney General Tim Griffin said his office will defend the law. The inmates also claim the law unfairly applies to those sentenced to lethal injection and that its lack of detail raises serious concerns about its administration. ABC 7
- ➤ On August 5, new laws went into effect to keep road workers safe in Arkansas—doubling fines in mobile work zones, allowing green flashing lights on work vehicles, and adding work zone safety tips to the driver test. The rules were passed during the 2025 Arkansas Legislative Session to help protect construction personnel and drivers. ABC 7
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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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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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2025 Arkansas State Championship Horse Show
8 AM - 3 PM — Arkansas State Fair — Admission prices vary — Experience the largest open horse show in the U.S. with fun-filled family activities.
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