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Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Dec. 5, the Arkansas National Guard Foundation hosted the National Guard Birthday Gala and Awards Ceremony at the Robinson Center Performance Hall's Still Ballroom, honoring service members including Womack. The event recognized dedicated contributions to the Guard. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Downtown Little Rock Ambassadors in bright blue and green uniforms help keep the city inviting by power-washing sidewalks, greeting visitors, and checking on the homeless. The team works daily to support a safe community. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pickleball Kingdom registered for its business license on Dec. 9 at 2616 Shackleford Road suite D, joining several local businesses that completed their registrations earlier this week. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Danny Moore from Roland displays his extravagant Christmas decorations as part of his holiday celebration, drawing local attention to his festive home. THV 11
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Fourteen bankruptcy filings were recorded in Little Rock between Dec. 11 and Dec. 17, 2025 (including Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 cases) for local residents and businesses. The list reflects a range of financial adjustments within the community. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Little Rock School Board approved a contract with a New Jersey-based collaborative to audit special education services amid declining enrollment and lower revenue, aiming to provide additional resources for struggling students. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Addison Edwards, a senior at Arkansas Virtual Acadamy, earned the QuestBridge National College Match scholarship and will attend Skidmore College on a full four-year scholarship. Reese Rowland, a principal at Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects, received the E. Fay Jones Gold Medal for design excellence and sustainable innovation. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Meet Pipi, a gentle Lab/border collie mix at the Humane Society of Pulaski County who awaits his new home. Surrendered when his owner could no longer care for him, Pipi gets along well with children, dogs, and cats and shows off his tricks for new friends. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Granite Build Inc. secured a $900,000 permit for a new commercial project at 5500 Scott Hamilton Drive in Little Rock & the approval is among several projects set for businesses valued at $75,000 or more. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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