Today
in Little Rock
Monday, November 17th, 2025
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sherwood Army veteran Odus Rambo celebrated his 100th birthday in Cabot on November 16th, surrounded by family and friends—he served in the Pacific during World War II, retired from the railroad in 1986, and still walks on his treadmill daily. FOX 16
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Young artists from across Arkansas gathered at the Capitol Saturday for the Arkansas Peace Week Youth Art Contest awards ceremony—winners from grades 1 to 12 were announced and their artwork, chosen from hundreds of submissions to show what peace means, is on display. Organizers said the contest educates and promotes peacemaking while raising awareness of groups working for lasting peace in Arkansas. FOX 16
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas has become a national model for education reform after the University of Arkansas launched the Department of Education Reform twenty years ago—its research has driven changes like raising teacher salaries, boosting literacy programs, and expanding school choice under the LEARNS Act. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Little Rock Air Force base announced that it will hold two combat readiness exercises over the next month. Phase one runs from today through Thursday and phase two is set for Dec. 1 to 5—during the drills, there may be increased personnel activity, loud noises from the base’s Giant Voice System, and a one-hour simulated active shooter lockdown that could affect Arnold Gate operations from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Deputy U.S. Marshal Jeremy Hammons shared his lifelong passion for the U.S. Marshals Service by displaying historical memorabilia including Bass Reeves badges at his Little Rock office on Oct. 31—items that mark his long study of the agency's history. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Jason Brown, a personal trainer at Little Rock Athletic Club, shows the EZ Bar Overhead Triceps Press and explains how barbell training builds muscle strength. The master class notes that early barbells were used in European gymnasiums in the 1860s (later refined by Milo Barbell Co.'s Alan Calvert) to promote better workouts. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Texas Tech handed the Arkansas women’s basketball team its first loss under Coach Kelsi Musick on Sunday when they fell 80 to 68 in Lubbock. Arkansas rallied in the fourth quarter but could not overcome the Lady Raiders’ lead—Arkansas will host UALR at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Tween Tuesdays
4:30-5:30 p.m. — North Little Rock Public Library - Laman Public Library — Free entry — Come for the vibes, leave with a cute new bookmark to use.
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Cricut Monogram Decals Workshop
5-6:30 p.m. — Laman Public Library — Free entry — Learn to create personalized monogram decals using a Cricut machine with all materials provided.
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Wyld Belonging Retreat: Friendsgiving Edition
5 p.m. — Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center — Cost varies — Celebrate gratitude and connection in nature with friends.
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Argenta Art Walk
5-8 p.m. — North Little Rock Public Library - Argenta Public Library — Free entry — Experience the largest Art Walk of the year with local artists and family-friendly activities.
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Henny Fest
2-7 p.m. — River Market Pavilions — Check out Hennessy cocktails and food trucks while enjoying live DJ sets.
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Cafe Mondays
4:30 p.m. — North Little Rock Public Library - Laman Public Library — Free coffee & tea — Relax after school with a warm beverage in a welcoming space for teens.
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English Language Skills for Beginners
5-6 p.m. — North Little Rock Public Library - Laman Public Library — Registration required — Build your English language skills in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment during this seven-week course.
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Holiday Ornament Swap
'Tis the Season to Swap — 4-5 p.m. — North Little Rock Public Library - Argenta Public Library — Free — Exchange your old Christmas ornaments with community members instead of buying new ones this holiday season.
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Mending Basics Workshop
4-6 p.m. — Laman Public Library — All materials provided — Learn various techniques to repair your favorite fabric items.
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Pie Gobbler 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
8 AM – 12 PM — Two Rivers Park — Registration required — Lace up for a festive run and work off that Thanksgiving feast.
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~ Andrew Carnegie
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