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Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas National Guard is hosting its annual Minuteman Day at Camp Robinson this Saturday to let people learn about its work and military training. Gates open at 7 a.m.—the day will have a 5K run at 8 a.m., a flyover at 9 a.m., track and field contests, and a free barbecue contest. ABC 7
- ➤ The Central Arkansas Development Council will give away free food on September 18 at eight sites in Pulaski County—Saint Mark Baptist Church and St. Paul Baptist Church in Little Rock, St. Mark Baptist Church in North Little Rock, Wrightsville City Hall, First Baptist Church in Alexander, Mt. Nebo A.M.E. in College Station, and First Baptist Church in Woodson; recipients must meet income guidelines and show a photo ID to get items like grape juice, fruit mix, and peanut butter. FOX 16
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A bear that attacked 72-year-old Vernon Patton on Wednesday while he was working on his tractor laying gravel at Mulberry Mountain Lodge—2 miles north of Cass—tested negative for rabies and distemper after a game warden shot the 70-pound animal, and Patton remains stable after surgery at UAMS. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas history is now available online after the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History digitized over 75 years of KATV Channel 7 News footage—this living archive captures moments from Elizabeth Eckford’s protest at Central High to the 1980 implosion of local hotels and will add new content as it grows. ABC 7
- ➤ Officials announced that the International Greek Food Festival will return to Little Rock from October 3 & October 4. The two-day event at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church will offer authentic Greek food, pastries, and family-friendly activities & cultural traditions while benefiting local charities. FOX 16
- ➤ Multi-platinum rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra will perform at Simmons Bank Arena on December 4 at 7 p.m. in North Little Rock as part of their 2025 Winter Tour and holiday show The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More — which features a special production with a tribute to Beethoven’s Last Night. Tickets will go on sale Friday, Sept 12 at 10 a.m. THV 11
- ➤ Little Rock hosted its first Rock City Live festival at First Security Amphitheater—where a range of artists performed live to set a new tone for the music scene. THV 11
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders urged the University of Arkansas and Arkansas State trustees to make the Razorbacks vs. Red Wolves game a yearly event at War Memorial Stadium after last weekend's historic clash—where the Razorbacks won 56-14. The governor’s request comes as the University of Arkansas contract for the stadium has ended, leaving the future of home games in Little Rock uncertain. THV 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Little Rock native and former Arkansas running back Darren McFadden spoke Monday at the DoubleTree Hotel at a Little Rock Touchdown Club meeting about his celebrated football career and his journey toward sobriety. He recalled a past altercation related to drinking and said he has been sober for two years since May 18 — a milestone that has brought healing for him and his family. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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