Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of October.
Good morning, Little Rock.
The Daily Record published court notices featuring community weddings and divorce filings for residents from Little Rock, Sherwood, and North Little Rock, as well as regional areas like Jacksonville and Wichita (Kan), with filing numbers and age details provided.
L3Harris held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Oct.
20 for its new Arsenal of Freedom facility near Camden to double production of solid rocket motors used in guided missiles. The plant now produces one motor every nine minutes to boost Army artillery support.
The Benton Royal Theatre is hosting its annual Royal Haunted House where visitors from across the state will enjoy a spooky show that benefits its building fund — the attraction runs Thursday nights from 7 to 9 and Friday and Saturday nights from 7 to 10 throughout October.
The Little Rock Regional Chamber launched today its new Life in Little Rock campaign — a website with local stories, neighborhood details, and a cost-of-living calculator — at Riverfront Park to attract skilled workers.
The Arkansas Department of Commerce reported a steady 3.9% unemployment rate in September as record non-farm payrolls and a growing labor force underscored strong local job growth.
School year hiring in education and health services is helping drive new employment records.
A Clark County man won $250K on Oct.
8 in the Play It Again Second-Chance lottery drawing using a $20 200X the Cash scratch-off ticket and claimed his prize at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center — he said the win still hadn’t sunk in.
Rock Region Metro officials approved more frequent bus service on select routes starting Nov.
16. Route 22 will run every 35 minutes on weekdays, and the board will review fare changes next month (after positive rider feedback).
On Tuesday, CARTI chief Adam Head spoke to the Little Rock Rotary Club about improving local cancer care by coordinating screening, treatment, and support services.
He said rural patients face challenges from frequent visits and long travel (a common issue in remote counties).
Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari previewed the No. 12 Razorbacks' exhibition game against the No. 15 Gonzaga Bulldogs — discussing team strategy for the matchup.
Max Burns, the class of 2028 linebacker from Joe T.
Robinson, has drawn notice with 29 tackles in four games (6-2, 210 lbs) despite missing contests due to injury. College coaches from Nebraska and service academies have shown interest following his strong summer 7-on-7 performance.
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