Today
in Little Rock
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ David Jones, former KARK general manager, president and owner, died at 94—he began his career at KARK in 1956 and later partnered with Jerry Jones to purchase the station while also helping build a faster local ambulance system, with the MEMS training center named for him in 2019. His work changed local broadcasting and emergency response in our community. FOX 16
- ➤ This year’s Trammell Shelton Day will be held on October 5 at the new pavilion and playground at Boyle Park on 2000 Boyle Park Road in Little Rock—honoring Shelton, a 26-year-old man fatally shot in a 2021 drive-by on John Barrow and West 36th Street. The event will offer free food, live entertainment, bounce houses, dancing, game trucks, voter registration, and financial literacy resources, uniting neighbors while remembering his legacy. FOX 16
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Goldman Sachs celebrated 33 Arkansas entrepreneurs at the Robinson Center last Friday as part of its 10,000 Small Businesses program — which provided a $20 million boost in capital through CDFI Hope Enterprise Corp. Local business owners praised the program for giving clear guidance and plan to use its tools to grow their companies. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Argenta Contemporary Theatre sent a news release after former staff who left to form Stage 13 filed a court document accusing the theatre of financial misconduct. The theatre said the filing made misleading and false claims—claims that led to a permanent injunction order. FOX 16
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, the University of Arkansas System board of trustees approved a new Workforce Development Center at UALR and a strategic plan for the Agriculture Division—steps that will guide job training and agricultural programs in the future. The measures will shape how the university meets local workforce needs. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local sportsmen and volunteers, including Manila School District students, cleaned trails, boat lanes, and parking areas at several state wildlife management areas by using chainsaws and four-wheelers to remove fallen trees. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission said another cleanup will take place on Oct. 4 at the University of Arkansas Pine Tree Experimental Station Wildlife Demonstration Area in Colt—volunteers can call for more details. FOX 16
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Sanders announced a special election to fill the vacant Senate seat left after Sen. Gary Stubblefield died on Sept. 2 — the primary will take place on March 3, 2026 with a runoff on March 31 if needed, and the special election is set for November 3. FOX 16
- ➤ A federal judge in Little Rock held a hearing Friday that kept in place the injunction from August 4 blocking changes to the state organ donation law, which would let an organ donor’s relatives or guardians stop a donation. Judge James M. Moody Jr.—the presiding judge—ordered further briefing by Sept 29 as he takes the case under advisement. FOX 16
- ➤ William Hamilton, a Jefferson County constable, will retire after a traffic stop controversy that led to extra police involvement — his resignation letter, dated September 23, states his retirement is effective December 31. ABC 7
- ➤ The Arkansas Senate confirmed 43 appointees on Friday including two to the Board of Education, six to the Library Board and eight to the Towing and Recovery Board—nominations by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders for state boards, commissions and posts. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Fisher House opened Thursday near the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans' Hospital to provide short-term housing for veterans’ families and caregivers + offering essential support for those in need. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Arkansas Legislative Council approved $131.9 million in state restricted reserve funds for the new Arkansas State Crime Laboratory building in North Little Rock on Friday — the funds will cover construction costs for the facility. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
-
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.
-
2 Old Goats Pickleball Tournament
3 AM – 3 AM — Burns Park — Free entry — Dive into an exciting weekend of competitive pickleball with local enthusiasts.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The quality of your life is proportional to the quality of your habits.
~ James Clear
About Today in Little Rock
Welcome to the Today in Little Rock, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Little Rock, Arkansas community. If you like the Today in Little Rock, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Little Rock.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Little Rock and across Arkansas. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Today in Little Rock
A free Little Rock community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://todayinlittlerock.com/sitemap