Today
in Little Rock
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office announced today that they have identified 28-year-old Sara Murphy from Quitman whose body was found in Hills Lake—officials are still investigating her death. ABC 7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Elizabeth Eckford, one of the Little Rock Nine, spoke on Friday at the state Capitol to mark the 20th anniversary of a civil rights monument that honors the brave students who helped end segregation at Central High School—Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and sculptors John and Kathy Deering joined other officials at the event. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rolly Hoyt and Faith Woodard delivered Arkansas’s nightly headlines on August 29th, 2025—featuring a dedication ceremony for the Little Rock Nine Monument that honored a key civil rights milestone. THV 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences received a $5 million donation from Anne and Merritt Dyke to support clinical services at its Breast Center—soon to be renamed the Anne Dyke Breast Center, according to interim chancellor Dr. C. Lowry Barnes. The funding will help doctors and medical personnel improve patient care. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The CDC reports that COVID-19 cases are spiking in a region that includes Arkansas, with about 15% of lab tests returning positive—indicating the true number of infections may be higher since many use at-home kits and wastewater data shows earlier spread. Updated vaccines have been approved for seniors while access for younger adults is narrowed, which could affect public vaccination in the coming months. FOX 16
- ➤ Jo Smith, a 73-year-old nurse known as Saint Jo from UAMS who helped patients for 45 years, died Thursday at her home in Little Rock after a long illness—she will be honored on Sept 20th at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute’s Gala for Life. The event is set to recognize her lasting impact on healthcare. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The FDA announced a recall of over 26,000 packages of AquaStar cocktail shrimp sold at Walmart from July 31 to August 16 because they may contain radioactive cesium-137 — consumers in Arkansas are advised to return the product for a refund or discard it. No illnesses have been reported so far. FOX 16
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Little Rock Central used a strong running game to win 26-7 over Springdale at Cox-Quigley Stadium on Friday night, with Ray Stewart rushing for 184 yards and the team controlling the clock in the final quarter—Coach Anthony Robinson praised the team for their effort. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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Cliff & Susan LIVE at Birdies NLR
7-10 p.m. — Birdies Cabaret Theater and Lounge — Tickets available — Enjoy live music from an internationally acclaimed married duo with a unique blend of piano, fiddle, and guitar.
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Arkansas Comic Con - Saturday Pass
10:00 – 11:30 AM — Statehouse Convention Center — Tickets start at $140 — Explore the vibrant world of comics and pop culture at this local convention.
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Mark Twain Tonight
1-2:30 p.m. — Robinson Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a slice of Americana with Emmy-Award Winning Actor Richard Thomas in a new production of Mark Twain Tonight!
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Ben Folds Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Hall — Tickets available — Experience an evening of pop music with Ben Folds and special guest Lindsey Kraft.
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