Today
in Little Rock
Monday, September 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Sunday's Downtown Food Truck Festival, Island Noodles had about 30 people waiting in the northwest corner of 30 Crossing greenspace—its busy line showed strong local support. Owner Dewey Skidmore, who travels from North Carolina to serve his Hawaiian dishes, said his team worked fast to keep the line moving. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Today, the Bryant 9/11 stair climb at Hornet Arena brought first responders and local residents together to honor nearly 2,900 lives lost and the 343 firefighters who died on September 11. Family members Jennifer and Jack McNamara — remembering their fallen relative John F. McNamara — led heartfelt speeches as the event will expand next year under the Saline County 911 Memorial name. ABC 7
- ➤ On Sunday at the State Capitol, the Parents of Murdered Children held a remembrance to honor loved ones killed by homicide—reflecting the deep pain of families affected by gun violence. Tina Dobbins, who lost her son in 2023, and Whit Hall, whose grandson died in 2022, shared their stories and called for stronger gun safety measures. FOX 16
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas voters will see cost estimates on ballots for some statewide proposals as a new law requires the Department of Finance and Administration to prepare fiscal impact statements—helping voters know the spending impact before voting. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Steve Womack’s telemedicine measure was approved in the U.S. House and will let VA doctors prescribe medication remotely to veterans. He is confident the law will soon ensure veterans have full access to health care. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Matt Parrott’s master class shows how the High Knee Step Up exercise can reduce leg soreness and strengthen the lower body using tips from his high school athletics experience. Paul Fajer demonstrates the move at the Little Rock Athletic Club—offering a new way to manage workout soreness. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Nearly three months after Pulaski County's Regional Crisis Stabilization Unit closed, social workers and law enforcement say the loss has reduced access to emergency mental health care—resulting in some people being arrested instead of receiving treatment for mental health issues and addiction. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Erica Shepherd won the Epson Tour's El Dorado Shootout at Mystic Creek Golf Club with a birdie on the 18th hole and Mark Graham won the Arkansas State Golf Association Senior Amateur with birdies on Nos. 16 and 18—both events ended Sunday. Meanwhile, the Arkansas Razorbacks stayed unbeaten with a 1-0 win over Texas A&M—Vailana Tu'ua scored the only goal. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas lost 32-31 to Memphis when a missed tackle allowed a 64-yard touchdown run—giving the Tigers the lead with 4:51 left—and Coach Sam Pittman said his team did not fix its defensive issues after injuries and previous struggles. The Razorbacks gave up 489 total yards and will host No. 22 Notre Dame next week. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Little Rock Marathon held its second annual Logan’s Run on September 20 at Murray Park to honor Logan Bussard and to begin training for the one-mile All-Abilities Marathon in March. The race supports people with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities— a new event that promotes inclusion. ABC 7
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Cliff & Susan Live at Southern Tail Brewing
7 p.m. – 1 a.m. — Southern Tail Brewing — Free entry — Experience the dynamic sounds of Cliff & Susan, a musical duo blending piano, fiddle, and guitar.
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Hispanic Heritage Celebration
5-9 p.m. — River Market Pavilions — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant Hispanic culture with live performances, food, and fun games.
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Cliff & Susan at River Bottom Winery
4-10 p.m. — River Bottom Winery — Cost Info Unavailable — Experience the unique sounds of a married duo blending piano, fiddle, and guitar.
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2 Old Goats Pickleball Tournament
3 AM – 3 AM — Burns Park — Free entry — Dive into an exciting weekend of competitive pickleball with local enthusiasts.
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HarvestFest 2025
4:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. — Hillcrest Neighborhood — Free entry — Celebrate the community with music, a dog show, and family-friendly activities at one of Little Rock's biggest festivals.
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