Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
Good morning, Little Rock.
Norman Finkelstein said Israel’s decades-long war in Gaza was part of a long pattern of oppression—he addressed a standing-room-only crowd at New Millennium Church on August 16th.
He urged his audience to demand an end to the violence.
The Arkansas Reggae Festival returns to Argenta Green Park on Friday, August 30 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. where live Caribbean music, food vendors and a smoke-free kid zone will offer fun while organizers raise funds for the Young Community Advocates of Baring Cross.
On Aug.21, the Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame will enshrine the legacies of an internationally known scientist, the state's only female U.S. attorney, a champion of women's reproductive rights, a trail-blazing corporate leader, and an influential dietitian— the ceremony will mark their lasting contributions.
Hundreds of wing lovers attended Wingstock 2025 at Simmons Bank Arena on Saturday, where Nawf of the City Bar and Grill won the Golden Wing Award for the second year while Cary’s Grill and Bar took the People’s Choice Award.
The event featured offerings from over 20 local restaurants and a selection of beers + it was presented by The Poultry Federation.
Building permits for projects valued at $75,000 or more have been issued in the Little Rock metro area for both commercial and residential developments.
Firms such as Alessi Keyes Construction, Dave Grundfest, and Bragg & Kennedy received approvals — with project values reaching up to $1,000,000 — that are expected to support local growth.
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.
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.
Open House Tour
2-4 p.m. — 3614 Doral Dr, Little Rock, AR — Free entry — Explore a beautifully maintained log home with a pool oasis in Pleasant Valley.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Citizen Soldier Concert
9 AM - 1 PM — 721 W 9th St, Little Rock, AR — Tickets available — Enjoy a performance with a purpose as proceeds support mental health in the music community.
Cliff & Susan Live at WXYZ Bar
7 PM – 1 AM — WXYZ Bar — Entry not specified — Enjoy the unique sounds of a married international duo with piano, fiddle, and guitar.
Here Come The Mummies Concert
6:30-9:05 PM — 721 W 9th St, Little Rock, AR — Ticket prices vary — Experience the ‘Terrifying Funk from Beyond the Grave’ with an eight-piece band of ancient mummies.
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