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Monday, August 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Guitar Wars returned for its third year in Little Rock and raised money to provide free guitars + four months of guitar lessons to underserved youth. The annual competition grew from 56 to 72 participants compared to last year. ABC 7
- ➤ High housing costs and stagnant Social Security payments forced seniors like 70 year old Toni Seavern into homelessness after her retirement from the state Department of Human Services. Her experience shows a rising trend of senior homelessness in the community + reveals the struggle many older residents face. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Caney Creek Wilderness Area is Arkansas’s first federally protected wilderness area and covers 14,460 acres in the Ouachita National Forest. It received special protection in 1975 and is featured in a series marking 40 years of wilderness law. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers tried to sign a petition to add a new constitutional amendment to the November 2026 ballot but had to turn away Sheila Galatowitsch—new campaigns are forming to protest the proposed changes to the state’s petition process. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ In March, state Sen. Blake Johnson introduced a bill to add a monument on Capitol grounds honoring Hoxie's contribution to school integration—this action sparked an unexpected debate among lawmakers. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Personal trainer Eric Godwin from the local athletic club explains that doing one-sided cable exercises can save time and improve workout results for busy people. The master class will share exercise tips & show how unilateral moves provide extra benefits compared to traditional bilateral training & boost workout efficiency. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Avery Sunshine Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Hall — $— Experience the soulful blend of R&B, soul, and jazz from Avery Sunshine during Uncles and Aunties Weekend.
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