Today
in Little Rock
Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members gathered on Saturday at Oppenheimer Park on Dahlia Drive in the Cloverdale neighborhood to clean up and connect with city officials, funded by the Love Your Block grant program — which supports resident-led projects. FOX 16
- ➤ On Saturday night, two surviving members of the Little Rock Nine—Minnijean Brown-Trickey and Elizabeth Eckford—were honored at the Arkansas Travelers game with a standing ovation that also recognized family members. The game featured a jersey auction that will support the Little Rock Nine Foundation scholarship funds. THV 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Little Rock Police say Duane Nooner, 29, was arrested after he hit and shot Michel'le Butler near the Rockefeller Early Childhood Center on Wednesday around 2:54 p.m.—Butler, a Little Rock School District employee, died at the scene and Nooner has been charged with capital murder. THV 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Little Rock native Eden Boles was named Miss Howard University for the 2025-26 school year. The 21-year-old biology major will be crowned on Oct. 19 at the Washington, D.C. campus—she credits her Arkansas roots for shaping her pageant campaign. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A 4.2-mile stretch (former Arkansas 440) was designated as part of Interstate 440, linking Interstate 40 and Interstate 57 near North Little Rock and Jacksonville. Trucks were seen on the highway on Aug.22, confirming the update. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At the Bridge the Gap event in North Little Rock, community members gathered to honor over 7,500 lives lost to opioids and share their personal stories of grief and recovery. Participants—some of whom recently lost loved ones to fentanyl overdoses—found hope and support at resource booths that offered paths to healing. FOX 16
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Carlton Wing and his cameraman fished on the Little Maumelle River near Pinnacle Mountain State Park using only topwater lures—this plan led them to catch several bass including a 3‑pound largemouth as their biggest strike. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 8th Annual Great Southern Stone Skipping Championships returned Saturday at Lakewood Lake Number One in North Little Rock where veteran volunteers counted skips as competitors of all ages battled windy conditions; champions Jon Jennings and Ashlie Hueter earned top honors—raising $2,500 for the Amboy Food Pantry. FOX 16
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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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Board Game Social Night
5:45-7:45 p.m. — Caverns & Forests Board Game Café — $5 entry — Enjoy conversation and games while practicing your French in a friendly atmosphere.
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Waka Flocka Flame Concert
4:00–5:30 p.m. — Little Rock River Market — Ticket required — Enjoy an energetic end-of-summer concert filled with vibrant performances and a festive atmosphere.
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Elevation Rhythm Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Hall — Tickets available — Experience contemporary Christian and pop music at this uplifting event.
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