Today
in Little Rock
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Keith Urban stops in Little Rock to discuss the new CBS series The Road in an interview with Ashley King—broadcast on THV11. The interview highlights details about his role and upcoming project. THV 11
- ➤ In 1880, farmers in Springdale grew so many apples that many were left to rot until the railroad helped move the fruit—this change let them send barrels of apples far away. More than 60,000 acres in Benton and Washington counties began shipping apples as far as Canada—local farmers packed the fruit in long lines of wagons. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jarrett Brown, a law student in Little Rock, overcame a serious health scare when he learned he had a brain tumor and underwent emergency surgery on the day of his LSAT. He rescheduled his exam, passed it, and is now taking finals at Bowen School of Law as he nears 40 and moves closer to his goal of becoming an attorney — his journey shows great determination. THV 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. announced his engagement to Natalie on Tuesday & shared his joyful news on social media. THV 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences received a five-year, $10.5 million federal grant to develop biomarkers for diseases including cancer, university officials said Tuesday. The grant will help UAMS expand its proteomics technology and training for biomedical researchers nationwide. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ New Arkansas head football coach Ryan Silverfield has begun recruiting top local high school players after his hiring on Sunday, with key commitments from athletes including Danny Beale III (signing today at 8:30 a.m.) that have brought ten of the top 20 prospects into the fold for the class of 2026. He will hold an official press conference at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday (December 4) to share his next steps. THV 11
- ➤ Little Rock Parkview won 69-54 over Conway on Tuesday night at Buzz Bolding Arena as Jacob Lanier scored 37 points, and first-year coach Jason Harrison said the team is still a work in progress and must improve shot selection—stressing the need for better on-court play. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ On Tuesday night, Texas Arlington beat UALR 62 to 55 at the Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock as sisters Kira and Mila Reynolds combined for 39 points. Kira had 22 points and 11 rebounds while Mila added 17 and the Mavericks outrebounded UALR 38 to 26. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Little Rock Wind Symphony: Holiday Holidays
7:30-9 p.m. — Pulaski Technical College The Center for Humanities and Arts — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a festive evening of holiday classics with choral and dance performances.
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Home for the Holidays Celebration
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Albert Pike Memorial Temple — Check website for costs — Celebrate 10 years of holiday cheer with live music and a silent auction.
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Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Men's Basketball
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Simmons Bank Arena — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting basketball matchup between the Bulldogs and Razorbacks.
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Cliff & Susan at River Bottom Winery
3-7 p.m. — River Bottom Winery — Cost not specified — Enjoy a musical evening with the dynamic duo Cliff & Susan, blending piano, fiddle, and guitar.
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Fast Track to Java 17 and Object-Oriented Development
8 a.m. — Security Training Institute of Arkansas — $2250 — Intensive training designed to elevate programming skills in Java and object-oriented development over five days.
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The Signal Featuring Radiolab
6-8 p.m. — CALS Ron Robinson Theater — Ticketed event — Experience the fascinating intersection of science and storytelling in this live Radiolab show.
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Christmas Trees for a Cause
The Arkansas School for the Blind Alumni Association is spreading holiday cheer with fresh Christmas trees at 2600 West Markham from 9 AM to 7 PM daily. Pick the perfect tree and help brighten the season for blind and visually impaired students across Arkansas.
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Visit Santa at the Zoo
10 AM – 2 PM — Little Rock Zoo — Included with admission — Celebrate the season with a festive photo with Santa and enjoy all the magic the Zoo has to offer.
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Spring 6, Spring Boot 3, and Spring REST Training
Mon-Fri, Dec 15-19 — Security Training Institute of Arkansas — Call for pricing — Dive into the essentials of Spring technology with an extensive multi-day training program.
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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Adele
8:45 p.m. — Albert Pike Memorial Center — Tickets selling fast — Experience the music of Adele under the glow of candlelight performed by the Listeso String Quartet.
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