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Thursday, Aug 1

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Little Rock City Director Ken Richardson hospitalized following multiple surgeries, city says

The Ward 2 representative on the Little Rock Board of Directors is hospitalized, according to a news release issued by the city on Thursday afternoon.

Victim in Tuesday homicide in Little Rock identified as wife of suspect

Little Rock police on Thursday identified the woman shot dead Tuesday afternoon at a southwest Little Rock apartment complex, a killing for which the police have arrested the deceased's husband.

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Train derailment in North Little Rock affects 15 grain cars and 4 empty tankers, no injuries reported

No one was injured Thursday morning when more than a dozen cars of a Union Pacific train derailed in North Little Rock, a railroad spokesperson said in an email.

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Arkansas Postcard Past: Little Rock in 1908

Little Rock, 1908: American pianist Myrtle Elvyn had debuted her talents in Berlin in 1904 and played across Europe before performing at the Capital Theater (Wednesday's feature) during a U.S. tour. The reviews said of her, "possesses a…

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Little Rock Zoo's Amos the Alligator Turns 16 Saturday, Wanna Go?

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Join the Little Rock Zoo for a special celebration as they throw a monster truck-themed birthday party for their beloved American alligator, Amos. This fun event is included with your daily admission and will take place at the alligator…

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North Little Rock Mayor, City Clerk/Treasurer file to run as incumbent candidates

North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick and City Clerk/Treasurer Diane Whitbey each filed paperwork to run once again for the seats they currently hold.

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Hispanic small business owners in Central Arkansas can now connect with a nonprofit group that opened a Little Rock office last month

The growing number of Hispanic small business owners in Central Arkansas can now connect with the services of Conexión de Negocios Latinos, a nonprofit group that expanded its reach by opening a Little Rock office last month.

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Incumbent Joan Adcock, challenger Blake Tierney file paperwork in contest for Little Rock city board’s Position 10 seat

City Director Joan Adcock and challenger Blake Tierney filed paperwork to run for the at-large Position 10 seat on the Little Rock Board of Directors on Wednesday, the first day of the municipal filing period ahead of the Nov. 5 general…

Wednesday, Jul 31

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Man arrested in Tuesday fatal shooting of woman at Little Rock apartments

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Little Rock police have arrested a man in the Tuesday killing of a woman at a southwest Little Rock apartment complex, a Wednesday post from the department on X, formerly Twitter, states.

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Spanish Jon apartments in Little Rock damaged in fire Wednesday morning

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A building in an apartment complex in Little Rock was damaged in a fire Wednesday morning, the city's fire department said.

Is this quirky little rock the oldest known animal carving?

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It doesn't look like much to the untrained eye, but experts say it could be a 130,000-year-old sculpture.

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Little Rock school’s historic site to host speakers

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The Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site and the National Park Service has announced a speaker series that aims to foster awareness and dialogue about equality, justice and human rights.

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Kristin Davis rocks little black dress while filming season three of Max series And Just Like That in NYC

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Kristin Davis, 59, sizzled in a little black dress on Tuesday while filming 'And Just Like That...' in New York City.

Little Rock sales-tax increase proposal approved for November ballot

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Residents of Little Rock will be able to vote on a November referendum regarding Mayor Frank Scott Jr.'s proposed 1% sales-tax increase after the city's Board of Directors approved placing the proposal on the ballot under emergency…

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Search for missing Little Rock man in Newton County suspended for now

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The search in rural Newton County for a missing Little Rock man has been suspended after an intensified effort on Monday resulted in an ambulance being called for a dog handler who was suffering from the heat, said Newton County Sheriff…

Tuesday, Jul 30

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Woman found fatally shot Tuesday near southwest Little Rock golf course

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A woman was fatally shot near a southwest Little Rock golf course on Tuesday afternoon, police said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

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Little Rock man pleads no contest to murder, gets 20 years

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A 36-year-old Little Rock parolee found half-naked near the body of a fatally wounded man and the gun used to murder him has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

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Ex-North Little Rock officer charged with assault after shooting at fleeing man, hitting nearby occupied car

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A North Little Rock officer who on July 19 shot at a fleeing suspect who he thought was armed, striking a bystander's car in the process, resigned Monday and turned himself in to face criminal charges, a police news release states.

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North Little Rock City Council Member Charlie Hight announces he will not be running for reelection

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For voters living in the Lakewood, Indian Hills and Camp Robinson areas of North Little Rock, an incumbent won't be on the ballot after City Council Member Charlie Hight of Ward 4 announced on Monday he will not be running for reelection.