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in Little Rock
Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Claire Brown from Little Rock PowerWomen appears on THV11 today to discuss the dating challenges that women face in our community. THV 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A documentary about Arkansas journalist Brent Renaud, who died covering Ukraine’s war, landed on the Oscars shortlist for best documentary short. Produced by his brother Craig Renaud and released on HBO in October, the film honors his work in war zones. ABC 7
- ➤ An Arkansas Postcard Past feature shows a photo from circa 1905 of the Saline County Fair parade in Benton and highlights the courthouse built in 1901 that still serves today. Questions and comments can be sent to the program at P.O. Box 2221 in Little Rock. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Gil Gerard, the Little Rock native best known for portraying Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, died Tuesday at age 82 in hospice after battling an aggressive form of cancer. His manager & wife shared a farewell that marks his enduring legacy in television. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders lit a menorah during the annual Hanukkah ceremony in west Little Rock on Wednesday evening, and attendees said the gesture strengthened their resolve to celebrate their faith despite reports of a terror attack in Sydney on Sunday. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Country singer Bree Ogden performs live in North Little Rock today and will perform again in Little Rock on Saturday. Her shows offer fans a chance to enjoy fresh country music in two different venues. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Junior shared a video of his wedding on Instagram last night, following his engagement announcement two weeks ago. THV 11
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Central Arkansas faces home affordability challenges as data show key cities like Little Rock & North Little Rock built three single-family homes for every two multifamily units over five years. With over 34,000 vacant homes in the planning district, local stakeholders will explore incentives for first-time buyers and restoration projects. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UALR women’s basketball team will face Southern Indiana today at 5 p.m. at Liberty Arena in Evansville, Ind, aiming to improve on last season’s record and reverse a previous tournament loss (the team leads the series 4-3). Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ High school basketball tournaments will feature games from Thursday to Saturday at several venues, including local matchups at Little Rock Hall and Little Rock Southwest, as part of events such as the Foster Roofing Holiday Classic and John Stanton Classic — regional teams compete in a series of scheduled games. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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The Toast: A Premier New Year’s Eve Celebration
8 PM – 2 AM — Little Rock Marriott — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 2026 with three levels of music, luxury, and a high-energy midnight countdown.
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