Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of August.
Good morning, Little Rock.
John Wilson, founder of Presidential Mobility and board member of Sources, has improved mobility by converting vehicles for people with disabilities, including volunteer work at Fun Day on Beaver Lake (an event serving over 250 guests).
He plans to retire soon and spend time with family while continuing community service.
Members of the Daughters of the Revolution visited the state Capitol on Aug.
5 to admire the A Revolutionary Life exhibit celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The exhibit (located on the first and fourth floors and featuring items from local groups) is free for public viewing.
Perry County native Shawn Camp has been named to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and will be inducted later this year alongside top country music stars — including Taylor Swift.
The two-time Grammy winner has long been a key figure in country music.
The MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History at 503 E.
Ninth St. in Little Rock is showing the documentary 'The Ghost Army' about American soldiers using clever World War II trickery at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday — admission, popcorn and soft drinks are free.
Carrie Nation, known for smashing saloons with her hatchet, once spent time in Little Rock jail and later lived in Arkansas, where her Eureka Springs home was converted into a museum (Hatchet Hall) before returning to private use.
Thea Foundation in Argenta is showing the third installment of Thea's Art Department’s 'Holding Tension' exhibition.
Open through August, the show has slab-built ceramic houses and abstract paintings by Jeff Horton and ceramicist Yelena Petroukhina (with Heritage Catering offering finger foods) during 9 a.m.-5 p.m. gallery hours Monday-Thursday.
Dr. Jenn Ballard shared her family's long connection to the Museum of Discovery, which will host Tinkerfest on Sept.
12 (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) at its downtown location featuring hands-on STEM activities for kids and adults. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $13 for qualifying groups.
Sinatra, a 72-pound Pyrenees mix with bright blue eyes, is Pet of the Week today — he overcame a heartworm battle and is now ready for adoption at the Humane Society of Pulaski County.
Potential adopters are invited to meet him.
Little Rock brokers said the housing market remains balanced as prices rose 9.4% over the past year and median sales stay just below $290,000 despite slower national sales.
Buyers adjust to higher interest rates (typically 6–7%) as the market returns to pre-pandemic normalcy.
Following a four-one loss to Baylor at Razorback Field, Arkansas soccer will face Loyola Maryland today at 5 p.m. Central at Ridley Athletic Complex in Baltimore.
The game will stream on ESPN Plus with a chance of showers in Baltimore.
The Razorbacks are aiming to boost their defense this season with a deeper linebacker room that features returning players Bradley Shaw and Wyatt Simmons and strong transfers like Ja’Quavion Smith and Ben Bogle (rated among the top in the SEC).
The team will try both two- and three-man linebacker looks.
The Razorbacks spent last night in a hotel to simulate game day prep and will hold a closed scrimmage (their 10th practice) today as part of training camp; coach Ryan Silverfield will speak with reporters afterward.
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