Today
in Little Rock
Monday, August 18th, 2025
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today on National Nonprofit Day, Arkansas nonprofit ABBA Charities supports women facing crisis pregnancies by guiding them in life planning—helping with choices like adoption, parenting, and post-adoption care. The organization, led by founder Kandi Cox, is raising funds to expand its office and build a home for pregnant women in the state. ABC 7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas corrections officials revealed critical missteps in Grant Hardin’s escape as a former police chief who broke out of prison — a newly released report details how planning errors helped him flee. THV 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Chapter Trail of Tears Association had its annual meeting on August 16 and showed a new project—Water Route for the Drops that Filled the River: Blood, Sweat and the Trail of Tears that uses custom art, signs, cards and online pieces to trace a 400-mile path through Arkansas. The project honors the strength of tribes forced to move along the Trail of Tears. ABC 7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Ahmad Yousaf returned for his second volunteer mission to Gaza—after a colleague's call convinced him to go back, despite his family's concern and the ongoing fighting. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Eric Godwin of the Little Rock Athletic Club demonstrated the Single Leg Burpee in a Master Class—an exercise advised for adjusting workout routines as fall nears. The class encouraged participants to recalibrate their fitness plans to build strength for 2026. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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