Today
in Little Rock
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Little Rock Compassion Center is preparing for the holiday season by serving hot meals, safe beds, and holiday toys starting Christmas Day through Sunday at its West Roosevelt Road location; it expects to serve up to 1,000 meals on Christmas Day alone. ABC 7
- ➤ Arkansas's biggest stories of 2025 featured local farmers struggling to make ends meet and a landmark court ruling that reshaped state policy. The roundup highlighted diverse challenges and reforms across the state (details available in the full report). THV 11
- ➤ Good news stories from 2025 recap acts of local generosity that improved life for neighbors. The selection of reports highlights community initiatives and positive projects that helped make Arkansas a better place (showing strong community spirit). THV 11
- ➤ On Sunday, Women With A Purpose provided holiday makeovers at Dorcas House for women and children, offering hairstyling, makeup, and nail care to help them feel beautiful. The event gave participants a moment of renewal (a thoughtful act of local support). THV 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Seventeen historic church buildings on the National Register are hosting busy Christmas services in Little Rock this week. The First United Methodist Church (designed by Frank W. Gibb and opened in 1900) is among these cherished sites. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ A World War I postcard from a soldier training at Camp Pike circa 1918 shows a message of longing for home at Christmas — a reminder of personal sacrifice during the defense of the nation. The item offers a window into Arkansas history. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Birders visited the new and improved Mulhollan Bird Blind on Nov. 30 at Lake Fayetteville during a Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society field trip. They enjoyed a front row seat to the winter migration as birds headed south for the season. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Flu cases are surging across Arkansas just before Christmas, sending more patients to doctors while pharmacies see a spike in demand for medication; health officials urge residents to wash hands and get vaccinated to protect vulnerable groups. THV 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Avid endurance cyclist Gary Beck, who beat a blood cancer diagnosis, is back riding after 13 months of treatment — showing strong determination as he resumes his passion locally. THV 11
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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