Good morning, Little Rock.

Eight robotics teams from East End and Sheridan Middle Schools qualified for world championships in previous years and are now preparing for the Level Up competition on Nov.

7. The students design, build, code, & drive robots and use each event to improve their skills and teamwork.

The Little Rock School Board voted Thursday to close three elementary schools after the current school year amid a steep drop in enrollment.

Officials say that more than one third of students now attend schools outside the district, adding financial challenges for future enrollment planning.

Officials announced scheduled lane closures on I-30 Arkansas River Bridge for routine inspections from Oct.

19 to Oct. 22. Eastbound and westbound lanes will close in phases from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — leaving one lane open each way.

American and Arkansas flags will be flown at half-staff Monday to honor Arkansas World War II soldier Delmor Erwin whose remains were returned this month – Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said.

His funeral took place last Thursday in Little Rock.

Mills Comets secured a 48-35 win against Greenbrier on Friday at Comet Stadium — Za'marion McDonald rushed for three touchdowns as Kenneth Gilcreast led the offense with both passing and running plays.

Isca Chelangat finished second in the 6,000-meter race to help Arkansas win the team title at the Arturo Barrios Invitational on Friday at Watts Cross Country Course in College Station, Texas - the only Division I ranked team now prepares for the SEC championships on Oct.

30.

On Friday at Charlie George Stadium, the Joe T.

Robinson Senators won 52-49 with a last-minute field goal by senior Will Tait after overcoming a 21-point comeback by Little Rock Parkview, which had tied the game in the third quarter following a 69-yard touchdown run by Elijah Moody.

Friday, Oct. 16, the North Little Rock Charging Wildcats secured a 52-37 win at Warrior Field with five interceptions that shifted the game against Little Rock Christian.

Coach Brad Bolding said the team’s defense played a key role throughout the contest.

Lonoke Jackrabbits beat Central Arkansas Christian 44-17 Friday night at Mustang Mountain in North Little Rock after junior D'Mareon Eason returned a kickoff 74 yards for a touchdown.

Coach Clay Bemberg praised the team’s special teams (the game’s turning point) for fueling the victory.

Henderson State (6-0) will face No. 2 Harding (6-0) at 2 p.m. today at First Security Stadium in Searcy, with both teams eyeing a shift in GAC standings ahead of upcoming NCAA Division II rankings.