Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of September.
Good morning, Little Rock.
🎭 Culture
Little Rock's Old State House Museum is hosting the Arkansas250 Exhibit: Before Us, Beyond Us from Sept.
7 to Dec. 11, 2026 — visitors can explore 250 years of Arkansas history at the museum on 300 West Markham Street, open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Little Rock Zoo will launch Bugtopia soon—a hands-on insect exhibit designed to spark curiosity among families in our community.
Visitors will explore a lively display that shows how bugs play a role in nature.
Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden offers visitors a free stroll among over 100 sculptures along Little Rock’s downtown riverfront.
The outdoor art museum, featuring whimsical works like Hippo Bench (by Tim Cherry) and a tribute to Daisy Bates, is open daily for all to enjoy.
North Little Rock's new Putt Chip Chill mini-golf course opened over the weekend with 27 greens — including two nine-hole courses and a chipping course — and offers on-site food trucks plus complimentary club rentals.
Local leaders praise the venue as a welcome investment for community recreation.
🎓 Education
Nichols Strategies (a California firm) withdrew from its contract with the school district due to timeline concerns.
The board has chosen local Sells Agency to negotiate a new marketing plan for student recruitment and retention.
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has opened its application portal for the 2026 Generation Conservation Pre-Summit & Regional competitions, and schools must have their teachers register by Sept.
21. Qualified teams will later compete at the summit in Hot Springs at Bank OZK Arena & Convention Center on Nov. 4-5.
🏈 Sports
At the State Championship Horse Show at the state fairgrounds last Monday, equestrians from different generations competed in barrel racing, ranch rail & flag events.
A 10-year-old rider finished 10th and celebrated with family photos by the stables before heading home for school.
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