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Daily editionTuesday, October 27th, 2026

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The Today in Little Rock Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of October.

Community

  1. The Arkansas State Fair drew 500,785 visitors over its 10-day run, with a final Sunday crowd of 57,258 and a record Monday Family Fun Day of 47,662, officials said after receipts were finalized Monday.

    The 87th annual fair will return Oct. 15 to Oct. 24, 2027.

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Business

  1. Vilonia-based Agonic makes the Every Day Belt for concealed carry that preserves mobility and comfort, selling about 10 belts a day since a social-media bump; belts come in aluminum, stainless, and nonmetal and cost $73.45 to $94.45 (blemished options cheaper).

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Education

  1. Two Little Rock School District teachers were surprised Monday with Economics Arkansas' Bessie B. Moore Teaching Award and $1,000 checks at Southwest and Central high schools; Renitia Bullard won for a student-run Boss Up Shop and Alundra Dickson for Psychonomy (How Mental Health Shapes and Is Shaped by Economic Forces).

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Environment

  1. Lake Maumelle is at an historic low, about 11 feet below conservation pool (officials expect it to fall to roughly 13.5 feet by the end of Dec.), and Central Arkansas Water says current supplies equal about nine months of use while a predicted El Niño should help recharge it over winter and spring.

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  2. Low river and reservoir levels are reducing launch space and concentrating fish this fall across Arkansas, so boaters and anglers should check posted ramp signs, back in slowly, use live sonar, trim motors, and slow down near creek mouths and islands.

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Government

  1. A new Port Authority 2030 plan recommends exploring acquisition of non-adjacent industrial sites, focusing on underused brownfields along 65th Street, Roosevelt Road, and near Scott, and says parcels should have or be expandable to rail + navigable water access.

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Sports

  1. Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield met with reporters Monday, Oct. 26 to preview the Razorbacks' Week 9 game against Missouri at Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville (Broyles Center media room).

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  2. Butch Jones told the Little Rock Touchdown Club on Monday at the Robinson Center that Arkansas State is building momentum after its 30th victory and 38-32 homecoming win; the Red Wolves will be on a bye this Saturday and return Nov. 7 vs. Louisiana-Monroe as they chase bowl eligibility.

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  3. Peyton Harwood broke two state records and caught 11 passes for 264 yards and six touchdowns as Fountain Lake beat Malvern 69-45 last Friday, earning co-Player of the Week honors.

    Isaiah Stephens rushed for 223 yards and six TDs in Sheridan's 66-38 win and will seek a conference title against Sylvan Hills.

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  4. Friday-Sunday at Pleasant Valley Country Club, the $2.3 million, 54-hole Simmons Bank Championship will host the second Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs leg, and Arkadelphia native Ken Duke plus Glen Day are serving as Simmons Bank ambassadors after leading a First Tee junior clinic Monday.

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  5. The No. 20 Arkansas women's golf team shot 6-under par in the first round on Monday at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta and stood two shots behind No. 3 Southern California heading into the second round, which will shift to match play on Tuesday (televised on Golf Channel 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.).

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  6. Coach John Calipari said (Monday, Oct. 26) that Arkansas is the youngest Power Five team and stressed patience and defense as keys to a long March run; he spoke at Walk-On's in Fayetteville after an exhibition win and said the roster will develop over coming months.

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  7. Baptist Prep will play Brookland in a Class 4A quarterfinal rematch that will begin at 2 p.m. at Bauxite High School (the Eagles advanced after sweeping Clarksville 25-10, 25-17, 25-23 in the first round).

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  8. UAPB used a 211-yard rushing attack to beat Florida A&M 31-28 last week in Tallahassee, keeping them competitive in the SWAC West.

    Quarterback Garrison Davis will miss the season with a torn ACL, and UAPB will host Bethune-Cookman at Simmons Bank Field at 2 p.m. Saturday with Jack Schierholz starting.

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