Good morning, Little Rock.

The Camden-made Tamir missiles delivered on Wednesday, Oct.

7 marked the start of production for Raytheon-Rafael Protection Systems’ Iron Dome system in Camden (with plans to add up to 60 jobs). Governor Sanders praised the project as a boost to local industry.

The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts offers special programming inspired by German Expressionism, kicking off today with a free Member Preview Night (5-8 p.m.) for museum members and partners.

Additional events include exhibition tours, art insights lectures, mindful living sessions, and film screenings on upcoming dates.

The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts is exhibiting The Age of Anxiety: German Expressionism in Art and Film, a show featuring over 70 works and film clips that illustrate early German art and cinematic techniques — visitors can see it free through Jan.

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Arkansas farmers will receive up to $1 billion in Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage payments starting this month—programs updated by a 2025 law to help stabilize incomes amid rising expenses.

The USDA will release final payment numbers later this month.

The AGFC’s Deer Management Assistance Program reached its highest enrollment in 14 years with 765 clubs managing nearly 1.5 million acres from July 2025 through June 2026.

Drone surveys confirmed more deer than expected, helping landowners adjust harvest limits & improve habitat management at the agency’s Little Rock headquarters.

The State Board of Education approved Sherwood school advocates’ plan to detach local schools from the Pulaski County Special School District, and an election is set for March 2, 2027 (covering six elementary schools and three secondary schools).

Pulaski County’s Give 5 fund for low-cost spay and neuter surgeries ran out on July 1, and advocates urge residents to donate $5 with their taxes by Oct.

15. Arkansans for Animals said the funding gap may lead to crowded shelters and limited care (programs will restart in January).

UAPB women’s basketball were predicted to finish 5th in SWAC at women’s media day in Birmingham, and coach Erica Leak expects the returning team to build on last season’s semifinal finish as they open the season Nov.

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Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield said star sprinter Jelani Watkins left football mid-season to focus on track after making key plays on the field.

Watkins, who broke records in the 100, 200 and 60 meters, will train for national titles this fall + work on his speed.

Arkansas men’s basketball announced tip times and TV designations for its 2026-27 season Wednesday in Fayetteville.

The schedule sets SEC midweek dates, home nonconference games at Bud Walton Arena, and a Feb. 20 game at Kentucky with a tentative tip time.