Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of October.
Good morning, Little Rock.
The Broadway Bridge, connecting downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock, celebrates the 10th anniversary of its current structure this month.
Rebuilt and opened to traffic in March 2017, the bridge remains a key link for local commuters.
More than 250 people attended St. Joseph Center's 10th Annual Lettuce Grow fundraiser on Sept.
11 at Sherwood Forest Event Center in Sherwood, where Chef Jonathan Arrington prepared a meal with ingredients from local farms + The Busted Clays provided music and a silent auction offered over 100 items.
Local band Ponder the Albatross released their debut album 'Over Hill and Hollow' on Oct.
2 at Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, Texas — they will perform at 5 p.m. on Oct. 8 during Hillberry Music Festival at The Farm in Eureka Springs.
Charles Milton Chappell (84) spent 41 years teaching American literature at Hendrix College and now volunteers to lead LifeQuest courses that help older adults stay sharp.
His long career in education continues to shape community learning in Little Rock.
25 Little Rock residents filed for bankruptcy protection in late September, with Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases recorded from Sept.
24 through Sept. 30 across various neighborhoods.
Arkansas Drug Take Back Day is set for Oct.
24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. across designated locations to let residents safely dispose of unused or expired medications. The event aims to prevent improper disposal and protect community waterways + public health.
Molly, a brown Lab mix with an estimated birth on Sept.
1, 2025, is featured as Pet of the Week today and is available for adoption through the Humane Society of Pulaski County (visit warmhearts.org for details).
On Saturday, Oct. 3, Arkansas lost 34-7 to Texas A&M at Kyle Field, where standout receiver Chris Marshall logged 76 yards and a one-handed touchdown catch while his teammates had only one additional reception.
Coach Ryan Silverfield said the team will focus on expanding its receiving options.
Arkansas baseball’s sophomore pitcher Mark Brissey threw 2 scoreless innings against Little Rock during a doubleheader on Saturday, Oct.
3 at Baum-Walker Stadium, helping secure a 10-2 win that drew 3,658 fans despite rainy conditions.
Arkansas Razorbacks face scrutiny as sources question their lower spending on recruiting versus other SEC teams.
The UA Board of Trustees has ordered a review, and John Tyson (chairman of Tyson Foods) will speak at the Little Rock Touchdown Club on Monday, Oct. 5, to discuss athletic funds.
Niilo Maki-Petaja led the men's golf team to 15-under in the first round on Saturday at The Blessings Golf Club, giving them a 13-shot lead (over North Texas) while the women's team finished 3-over in second, and round two tees off today.
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