Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of September.
Good morning, Little Rock.
An interfaith pilgrimage for Arkansas Peace Week will take place Sunday, Sep.
20 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Little Rock, starting with a prayer for peace at the Heifer International Building — followed by a walk and remembrance service at the Beacon of Peace and Hope.
David's Burgers plans to build a meat processing plant just outside Jacksonville, sparking pushback from local residents worried about germs + odors.
The site plan review is set for Sept. 22 at the County Planning Board, where community members can voice their concerns.
Little Rock’s MacArthur Museum is hosting 'Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad' featuring 45 photos by Jeanine Michna-Bales that trace nearly 2,000 miles of history.
The exhibit is free and will be on display until Jan. 7 (visit during museum hours for details).
An agricultural summit linking Arkansas—a top rice-producing state—and Japan, a leading investor in agriculture, is set for Oct.13 at the Robinson Center in Little Rock.
Off-site sessions on Oct.12, 14, and 15 will feature discussions on artificial intelligence, automation + sustainable food production to drive smart farming.
A report from Arkansas Appleseed urged state lawmakers to boost funding for early childhood education and increase support for the Better Chance pre-kindergarten program, including tax credits for low-paid educators.
The report was presented to legislators on Monday.
A federal judge will issue a ruling soon on a breach-of-trust claim against Simmons Bank after denying a motion to dismiss the complaint, following arguments presented Monday in federal court in Arkansas (the malicious prosecution claim was dismissed).
Little Rock officials said a new organization will soon disburse federal rental assistance funds — approved by HUD — after People Trust halted payments and families, like single mother Brittany Robinson’s, faced evictions.
City leaders and HUD are working to resolve the ongoing payment issues.
Scorching summer days push boaters and anglers to hit reservoirs after dark for cooler, quieter conditions, so they are advised to secure gear + check Coast Guard-approved lights and file a float plan; children 12 and under must wear life jackets.
Coach Ryan Silverfield urged fans to stay supportive after a 43-10 loss at Utah as Arkansas prepares for its Saturday 11 a.m. SEC opener at Reynolds Razorback Stadium — he expressed strong faith in his players and stressed the need to improve home game performance.
Arkansas football announced its depth chart Monday ahead of a Week 3 match against No. 2 Georgia.
The Razorbacks will face the Bulldogs at 11 a.m. Saturday at Reynolds Razorback Stadium with the chart unchanged since their 31-14 win over North Alabama and 43-10 loss at Utah.
Former Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Lynn Swann was the guest at the Little Rock Touchdown Club meeting Monday at the Robinson Center — he credited the Steelers' historic rookie draft and urged colleges to better support student-athlete education.
After a 43-10 loss at Utah, Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield said the offense must fix its tackling and play-calling issues before hosting No. 2 Georgia this Saturday at 11 a.m. The Razorbacks will work to correct errors & boost consistency before the game.
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