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Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • ➤ Reservoir Park in Little Rock is rebuilding its new tennis courts—the first part to be restored since the March 2023 tornado—as the 58-acre park off Cantrell Road slowly recovers, city director Capi Peck said.  Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

CULTURE NEWS

  • ➤ St. Luke's Episcopal Church will open its Festival of the Senses season on Tuesday at 7 p.m. with a '3 x 3 x 3' concert where Andrew Irvin, David Gerstein, and Jaeyeon Park will perform Brahms' Piano Trio No. 3—admission is free and a reception will follow.  Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
  • ➤ By the early 1980s, three houses on South Gaines Street in the Governor's Mansion District fell into disrepair and were known as Jungle Houses—recent photos reveal their colorful past.  Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
  • ➤ Falyn Cordeiro, a 23-year-old florist from Gentry, won the Arkansas Florists Association Mid-America Cup at the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel in Little Rock on Aug. 22. She felt out of her league among admired competitors on Facebook but celebrated her win when she received her trophy on Aug. 23.  Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
  • ➤ Ena Hartman broke barriers as the first Black person with an NBC talent contract and played roles in shows like Bonanza and Star Trek — she helped open doors for Black actors in film and TV. She is remembered as a trailblazer in Hollywood.  Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

DRINK NEWS

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • ➤ Experts say that the extra weight of electric vehicles will not damage roads significantly—contradicting concerns from policymakers and taxpayers in Arkansas and across the country.  Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • ➤ Kathleen Velek got the job she wanted and later negotiated for a date with her favorite colleague (they married on September 25, 2010), showing that sharing an office space can lead to a lasting bond.  Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

SPORTS NEWS

  • ➤ Arkansas Baptist beat Lyon 20+19 after Tyler Strickland scored a 65-yard touchdown run with 1:43 left in the game. Cameron Marshall caught two scoring passes + the team recorded its second win as Lyon, after leading early, lost the contest.  Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
  • ➤ At Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday, Arkansas football player Caleb Wooden quickly checked on injured teammate Kani Walker, who suffered a concussion and was taken to a local hospital — Walker later signaled he was okay with a thumbs up as the stadium clapped.  Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
  • ➤ The land around War Memorial Stadium looked like a tent city on Sept. 6 for the first-ever football game between the University of Arkansas and Arkansas State University — fans lined up early as locals gathered eagerly to watch the historic matchup.  Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • 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.

    Wed, 9/17/25

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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.

    Thu, 9/18/25

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