Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 10th of August.
Good morning, Little Rock.
🏘️ Community
Church leaders at Antioch Full Gospel Baptist in College Station filed a temporary restraining order in Pulaski Circuit Court on Friday to bar the late bishop's widow and son from designated areas after repeated disruptions during worship services.
The action seeks to restore order and recover church property taken during the incidents.
🎭 Culture
Ten Arkansas properties from across the state will be nominated for the National Register of Historic Places, including a rare 1940s Lustron house in North Little Rock and Magnolia Cemetery in Helena-West Helena.
The nominations will be approved at a meeting Wednesday in Little Rock.
🎓 Education
A tree service is removing an unstable oak near an office as Little Rock schools prepare for an early start.
The district begins classes Tuesday and parent-teacher conferences are set for next week, with Head of School Steve Straessle stating early starts add flexibility.
🌲 Environment
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comment on new guidelines for drain-tile setbacks to keep prairie potholes full of water for mallard nesting—key for Arkansas duck hunting.
Officials say the review of the 2024 rule will help protect wetlands vital to fall migrations.
🏥 Health
Matt Parrott explains that staying active later in life requires intentional planning and demonstrates a simple workout using a cable pulley & straight bar to build upper-body strength and core stability.
The exercise setup takes only 10 seconds to complete.
🏈 Sports
Former Razorback pitcher Hagen Smith made his MLB debut on Sunday for the White Sox in a 5-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians.
He pitched two scoreless innings despite walking loaded bases as Colson Montgomery's three-run home run helped spark the rally.
Paxton Lane of Benton won the ASGA Men’s Match-Play Championship on Sunday morning at Burns Park Golf Course in North Little Rock by beating Tyler Reynolds 3 and 1.
The 18-year-old will soon join the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for his next chapter in both academics and golf.
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