Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of October.
Good morning, Little Rock.
A feuding College Station church ended its hearing Tuesday without a clear leadership plan as the judge appointed two temporary financial caretakers and set the next hearing for Oct.
21. The church must follow its 1994 bylaws while the dispute continues.
Derrell Hartwick will leave the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce this week after five years at the helm & he will join the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce later this month.
On Tuesday, National Park College and UA System officials discussed a possible merger that would let NPC keep setting its own tuition while shifting major decisions to the UA board.
The talks offer potential for new academic opportunities and shared services, with NPC retaining its local identity.
Little Rock School District is considering a pilot partnership with local microschool Sankofa Learning Academy to enroll 15-20 elementary students in a mixed-grade program, pending state guidance and board approval.
The plan could begin in 2027-28 as the district explores new school choice options.
Arkansas regulators asked Pulaski County Circuit Judge Compton to appoint a state receiver for Haven of Rest Cemetery on West 12th Street after its owner failed to pay permit fees and maintain the historic burial ground.
Multiple public complaints have surfaced over nearly two years of disrepair.
Tennessee quarterback George MacIntyre is expected to start against Arkansas at 3:15 p.m. Saturday at Reynolds Razorback Stadium + he took over after injured starter Faizon Brandon appeared during a 24-14 win over Auburn.
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, Little Rock Catholic Rockets led by senior Jack Denery, who shot 5-under 66, claimed the 6A-Central Conference title at the state tournament; Bentonville secured the 6A-West title two strokes behind.
The final championship round tees off at 9:30 a.m. today.
Arkansas baseball played two 6-inning scrimmages against Little Rock at Baum-Walker Stadium on Saturday, Oct.
3, winning 10-2 and 9-1 with Dawson Bryce driving the offense; coaches said the contests built skills for upcoming games.
Kennedy Ball, a standout midfielder for the Razorbacks, shows creative play shaped by years of multi-sport experience as she drives Arkansas soccer forward.
Her energy and focus have made her a role model for local athletes.
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