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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
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Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A group of pastors in Central Arkansas rallied at city hall to encourage voter participation in the general election. THV 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The North Little Rock Police Department is seeking information on 22-year-old Akashdeep Singh, considered armed and dangerous, in connection with an August 19 shooting that resulted in one fatality and one injury. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts will host artists Theaster Gates and Nari Ward in their 'Undivided' talk series on Nov. 7, offering a unique opportunity for the public to explore their art as tools for social change. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Jelly Roll celebrates his Little Rock show by offering free meals at Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken to local fans today. THV 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Michael Cavanaugh Jr. has been appointed as the new director of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock's School of Criminal Justice and Criminology. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas state lawmakers have decided to investigate the paper ballot initiative and its sponsoring group for potential violations related to petition practices. KARK
- ➤ The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that votes for Issue 3, which proposed to expand medical marijuana access, will not be counted due to misleading wording and insufficient signatures. THV 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The NIH awarded $2.9 million to Arkansas Children's Research Institute to enhance a critical cystic fibrosis therapy's effectiveness. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tight end Gavin Garretson changes his college football commitment to the Razorbacks after an official visit to Arkansas, marking the team's 23rd commitment for the 2025 class. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Creed with 3 Doors Down and Mammoth WVH Concert
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For King & Country Live at Simmons Bank Arena
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