Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of August.
Good morning, Little Rock.
💼 Business
Little Rock’s Bark Bar and Grille will close permanently as announced on Facebook due to extreme temperatures.
The dog-friendly restaurant served as a community hub for dog lovers and will be missed by regular patrons.
🎭 Culture
On Aug. 14, 1945, Little Rock celebrated an unofficial V-J Day with street festivities while the official surrender on Sept.
2 on the USS Missouri formally ended World War II when Gen. Douglas MacArthur and Japanese officials signed the document (81 years ago) that marked victory over tyranny.
📰 Economy
Sen. Tom Cotton said Arkansas is set to become a leading defense hub with a new $110 million facility in Camden, expansion at Pine Bluff Arsenal, and further development at Ebbing Air National Guard Base.
The investments promise hundreds of new local jobs (boosting state manufacturing) and economic growth.
🏈 Sports
UAPB beat Morehouse 35-15 in the inaugural Natural State Kickoff Classic at War Memorial Stadium when top players like Jaylen Jennings (running back) and Demetric Whitlock (wide receiver) drove scoring.
The Golden Lions will face No. 25 Missouri on Thursday, Sept. 3 in Columbia.
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