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Friday, May 17

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Members of 'Little Rock Nine' reflect on 70 years since Brown v. Board of Education

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The "Little Rock Nine" were the first African American students to attend Little Rock Central High School following Brown v. Board.

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Colt revolver from Battle of Little Bighorn and WWII battle tank are top guns at Texas firearms auction

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A Colt revolver carried into the Battle of Little Bighorn by legendary cavalry officer Myles Moylan headlines Rock Island Auction Co.'s "premiere" May 2024 auction.

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Raise approved for Little Rock Central High principal to adjust for pay disparity with peer

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The Little Rock School Board on Thursday approved a plan to adjust Central High Principal Nancy Rousseau's compensation of $136,618 to $164,224 for this school year and $172,059 next school year.

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Little Rock housing authority’s board approves legal-services contract with firm of ex-mayor Mark Stodola

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Former Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola and his colleagues at the Barber Law Firm will handle legal affairs for the Little Rock housing authority going forward.

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MUSIC: Little Rock’s doom metal quartet Pallbearer grows

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Outside a steady rain falls and thunder rumbles. Downstairs I have the blinds open but the lights are off; the whole vibe -- with the thunderstorm, the dark room and Pallbearer's brooding, dark, epic-length songs -- is perfect.

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.