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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bryant Police Department members welcomed JP Peck, the son of fallen officer Tanner Peck, to his first day of kindergarten at Hill Farm Elementary School Friday (his father died in December 2024) as officers and school staff offered their support. FOX 16
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Beignets & Brew will open its first Arkansas location in Little Rock later this fall at 1510 Rebsamen Park Road in Riverdale & local franchise partners Chris Alley, Jason Alley, and Chris Kramolis plan to expand to Conway, Fort Smith, Pine Bluff, and Northwest Arkansas. ABC 7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Pulaski County deputies arrested 37-year-old Carl Walker Jr. on Friday at his Jacksonville home at 2 Ham Court after a search warrant found 30 files of child abuse material on his online accounts—he also did not register as a sex offender when he moved to Jacksonville in 2024. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ An internal review by the Arkansas Department of Corrections found that lax policy enforcement allowed inmate Grant Hardin to escape from North Central Unit in May—confusion delayed the search until officers recaptured him on June 6 in Izard County. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In 1948, Malvern had U.S. 67 paved through town and many tourists came until traffic was later diverted to Interstate 30 by 1965—one spot that drew visitors was the Horn Palace where souvenirs made from steer horns and pottery were shown. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Sanders announced Friday morning that Aaron Abbott has been appointed to the Arkansas Board of Education to serve parents, educators and students in Little Rock—he will serve until June 30 replacing Kathy McFetridge. ABC 7
- ➤ Arkansas state officials and five local teenage actors announced on Friday the new Street Smart curriculum designed to teach middle schoolers key road safety skills — the program features nine videos, worksheets, quizzes and games to help students learn proper seat belt use and pedestrian safety. The curriculum was developed jointly by the Departments of Transportation — Education to be taught to sixth- through eighth-graders, aiming to build lifelong safe driving habits. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tax-delinquent properties in Benton and Washington counties will be auctioned next week—registration starts at 9 a.m. and bidding begins at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Holiday Inn and NWA Convention Center in Springdale. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
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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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