Today
in Little Rock
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new no-cost market opened Saturday morning at the Arkansas Workforce Center on Mabelvale Pike to help reduce food deserts and food insecurity. Local groups (Potluck Food Rescue, Arkansas Workforce Connections, Sacred Harvest Ministries, and others) shared free produce and expect to hold more events quarterly or every other month. FOX 16
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police said a person was hospitalized after being shot in an apartment on the 200 block of Pine Forest Drive in Maumelle on Saturday—injuries were not life-threatening—and officers took another individual into custody on unrelated charges as detectives investigated. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Teresa Williams was severely injured by 5 to 7 dogs last Saturday while walking to a nearby store in North Little Rock—doctors are working to prevent amputation as her daughter calls for the dog owners to be held responsible. THV 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas will release its proposal on Monday to invest $308 million in broadband that will serve 79,000 homes and businesses—76% will get reliable fiber while others will receive satellite or fixed wireless service. The plan will be sent to the federal government by Sept. 4 and must clear federal hurdles before construction may start in the first half of 2026. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas football will open its season today at 3:15 p.m. at Razorback Stadium against Alabama A&M under pleasant weather conditions with a light southeast wind — coach Sam Pittman expects strong play from starting quarterback Taylen Green and offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino, even as the Bulldogs are heavy underdogs with veteran Cornelious Brown at quarterback. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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Arkansas Times Fall Margarita Festival 2025
6-9 p.m. — Argenta Plaza — $40+ — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of margarita tasting and live music while supporting local bartenders.
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