Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
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🏘️ Community
The Little Rock Police Department introduces Radar — Arkansas’s first rescue K-9 — who is training with officers to assist with emergency rescues.
Radar will join active operations as its certification is completed over the coming weeks.
💼 Business
Amazon's Port of Little Rock fulfillment center, closed since Oct.
22 due to structural engineering issues, is set to reopen Saturday despite the cause remaining unknown. The company is working with local officials and third-party experts (its landlord and Fortress Investment Group are involved) to meet building code standards.
🎭 Culture
The L.C. & Daisy Bates Foundation is hosting a birthday celebration for civil rights activist Daisy Bates at the Daisy Bates House Museum in Little Rock—local residents can tour the home and learn about her legacy from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.
11.
Actors Theatre of Little Rock will open its 2026 season with an immersive production of Oklahoma!—set to run from Feb.
25 to March 14 at Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church at 1601 Louisiana St.—as part of the America 250 celebration; the season will also include plays like Fences and In the Heights and pose questions about the American Dream.
Film director Kevin Willmott will visit Arkansas next week for two events— a public talk hosted by the Arkansas Cinema Society on Monday and a lecture at the University of the Ozarks on Tuesday.
His visit will give local audiences a chance to hear his perspective on filmmaking.
Journey, the famous rock band, will perform at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock on March 25 — part of their Final Frontier Tour 2026.
Tickets go on sale on November 14 and this will be the band's final tour, giving fans a last chance to see them live.
🎓 Education
The Arkansas Department of Education announced on November 6 its revamped school report card website that gives families clear letter grades on school and district performance.
The website uses scores out of 900 points as part of the new ACCESS Act to highlight areas needing improvement—also noting awards for top-performing schools from ATLAS assessments.
UA Little Rock welcomed more than 1,800 prospective students and nearly 2,000 guests at its largest preview day, Discover, where future Trojans joined academic showcases and interactive sessions with faculty.
Officials announced that the university will waive its $40 undergraduate application fee until Dec. 31—removing a barrier for applicants.
The Little Rock School District partnered with the City to launch the Stock the Rock the wRight Way campaign to gather essential items and restock food pantries for families affected by the federal shutdown.
Every LRSD school, Early Childhood Center, and Administration Building is a drop-off point for donations—helping families get the support they need.
🏛️ Government
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the Arkansas Plate Initiative to link local food producers with schools to provide meals made from local ingredients and teach students about state agriculture.
The pilot will run in five school districts during the 2025—2026 school year with one meal served monthly starting in January and officials gathering feedback to decide on expansion during the 2026—2027 school year.
The Arkansas Department of Public Safety introduced Ruger, a long-haired dachshund mix, as a new resource for its mental wellness program and he is finishing his training as a service dog to help reduce stress among team members + support mental health efforts.
Secretary Mike Hagar and counselor Teresa Hardy backed the move after the department lost seven members to suicide last year.
🎉 Little Rock Events
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Figure Drawing Workshop
12-4 p.m. — Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts — Cost varies — Explore figurative techniques with a guided gallery view and expert instruction.
Elf The Musical
1-2:30 p.m. — Robinson Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of holiday cheer with this live theatrical adaptation of the beloved film.
Wii Play
4-5 p.m. — North Little Rock Public Library - Laman Public Library — Free entry — Challenge your friends to some Nintendo Wii fun at the library.
Color & Paint Workshop
3-5 p.m. — North Little Rock Public Library - Argenta Public Library — Free entry — Unleash your creativity and make new friends while exploring art at the library.
Live Performance by Some Guy Named Robb
7-11 p.m. — Aloft Little Rock West — No cover charge — Enjoy a night of live music with Arkansas native and singer-songwriter Robb McCormick.
Make & Take: Holiday Crafts
3-5 p.m. — North Little Rock Public Library - Argenta Public Library — Free entry — Unleash your creativity with craft projects and materials provided at the library.
The Ragin' Cajun John Morgan
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Loony Bin Comedy Club — $ — GRAMMY-nominated country artist John Morgan brings his blue-collar charm to the stage.
Evening of Wishes
6-10 p.m. — The Venue at Westwind — Tickets not yet available — Enjoy a dazzling evening with dinner, auctions, and entertainment to benefit local children.
Cafe Mondays for Teens
4:30-5:30 p.m. — North Little Rock Public Library - Laman Public Library — Free coffee & tea — Enjoy a cozy space with free beverages every Monday during the school year.
Mood Swings
8-11 p.m. — Brandon House Cultural & Performing Art Center — Free Food & Hunch Punch while it lasts — A bi-monthly open mic night featuring live performances, art, and community vibes.
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