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Thursday, May 16

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Little Rock Port Authority’s board OKs 240-foot rail spur extension

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Members of the Little Rock Port Authority's board of directors voted on Wednesday to fund a railroad extension through an agreement with Trac-Work, Inc. for up to $72,000.

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Little Rock School Board expected to act on a proposed plan in which Central High Principal Nancy Rousseau would receive back pay of $27,606

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The Little Rock School Board at its 5:30 p.m. meeting Thursday is expected to act on a proposed plan in which Central High Principal Nancy Rousseau would receive back pay of $27,606 for this school year and a greater bump in pay for the…

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ENTERTAINMENT: Pulaski County Fair kicks off on North Little Rock riverfront

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The fourth annual Pulaski County Fair takes place Friday-May 27 at North Little Rock's Riverfront Park.

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With installation and blessing at Central Fire Station, Little Rock gets its first baby box

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A new box dedicated to safely receiving abandoned babies was installed Wednesday in downtown Little Rock.

Little People Wrestling Co. Starts 'Micro' TM Fight With Rival

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Low Budget Rock Star Entertainment LLC, which produces wrestling entertainment featuring little people, has accused two men of infringing its trademark by using the word "micro" in their own wrestling ventures, according to a lawsuit filed…

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Little Rock Chamber’s talent attraction program nets about 75 professionals

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The Little Rock Regional Chamber's "Love, Little Rock" program, meant to lure professional workers to Central Arkansas through targeted advertising, referrals and $10,000 bonuses, ended last year with about 75 recruits.

Wednesday, May 15

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Little Rock man arrested in death of infant son

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An 18-year-old faces a capital murder charge after a Little Rock police investigation found that the April death of his infant son was the result of abuse, police said Wednesday.

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Arkansas’ Calipari gives roster, schedule updates at roadshow in Little Rock

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For the first time since being named the head basketball coach at the University of Arkansas, John Calipari took the trip down to the state’s capital city on Tuesday night to meet with fans as a part of the ONE Razorback Roadshow series…

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Judge in civil case over covid-19 fight in Little Rock restaurant chastises defense over evidence submissions

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Sparks flew Tuesday in federal court as Chief U.S. District Judge Kristine G. Baker threatened to sanction attorneys defending Saltgrass Arkansas in a lawsuit filed by a Little Rock couple claiming the restaurant was negligent in failing…

Tuesday, May 14

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Buttered Biscuit to open first Little Rock outlet May 29 in the Promenade at Chenal

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The first Little Rock branch of the Bentonville-based The Buttered Biscuit opens May 29 at the Promenade at Chenal, 17815 Chenal Parkway.

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Godsmack sets Oct. 1 concert at North Little Rock’s Simmons Bank Arena

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Rock band Godsmack — lead singer and rhythm guitarist Sully Erna, bassist Robbie Merrill, lead guitarist Tony Rombola and drummer Shannon Larkin — performs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at North Little Rock’s Simmons Bank Arena.

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Little Rock Animal Village celebrates animal relocation milestone

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After sending animals to Humane Indiana in Munster, Ind., and the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan in St. Josephs, Mich., on Monday morning, the Little Rock Animal Village has officially relocated 3,500 animals through the American…

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Residents of Little Rock’s Ward 4 get look at mayor’s latest sales-tax proposal

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Little Rock city officials brought a sales-tax proposal before residents of Ward 4 during a public meeting on Monday as part of Mayor Frank Scott Jr.'s efforts to send the issue to voters in a November referendum.

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Testimony in civil trial over Little Rock restaurant’s response to covid-19 fight to begin Tuesday

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Opening statements and testimony are set to begin Tuesday morning in a lawsuit filed by a Little Rock couple against a local restaurant in connection with a June 2020 brawl that reputedly broke out over a seating disagreement during the…

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North Little Rock mayor: Hilton hotel planned for Argenta district

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North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick says Hilton Hotels plans to open a property at the site of the former Greyhound bus station in the city's Argenta neighborhood, 118 E. Washington Ave., with groundbreaking due by the end of the year…

TechCrunch Space: You rock(et) my world, moms

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If you're looking for a Starliner mission recap, you'll have to wait a little longer, because the mission has officially been delayed.

Monday, May 13

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‘Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play’ tour sets Dec. 1 stop at North Little Rock arena

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Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and characters from other Disney Jr. series, including "Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends" and "SuperKitties," will drop by North Little Rock for a "Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let's Play" show at 4 p.m. Sunday,…

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Little Rock Animal Village proposed partnership with Best Friends Animal Society debated in public meeting

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A fiery debate surrounding whether the Little Rock Animal Village should partner with Best Friends Animal Society, also known as Best Friends, consumed most of the citizens' communication portion at the April 16 meeting of the Little Rock…

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“Shocked”: Dwayne Johnson’s Wife Lauren Hashian’s Look Ridiculed Online After Resurfacing in The Rock’s Mother’s Day Post

Dwayne Johnson was married to Dany Garcia for a little over a decade before ending things in 2008. For a whole another decade, The Rock did not put a ring on his finger until he met his current wife, Lauren Hashian. The couple got married…