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Sunday, Aug 11

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North Little Rock’s Dark Hollow Community Garden gets second life after years of neglect

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A lime green shed, a collection of painted cinderblocks and an array of various wildlife decorate a rectangular plot of land stationed at the intersection of Curtis Sykes Drive and Walnut Street in North Little Rock. The location, which is…

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Little Rock’s high-end home sales for July 15-19: Six of the most expensive properties

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Pictured here are the six most expensive houses sold in Little Rock during the week of July 15-19.

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WHAT’S YOUR SIGN?: Zodiac quilts by Little Rock artist on display at Thea’s

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Twelve colorful astrological-themed quilts by CC Mercer Watson filled the gallery walls at the Thea Foundation on Aug. 1 for the opening of Leo Season.

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Little Rock official debates former judge over city’s plans for proposed sales tax increase

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A retired judge and current member of the Little Rock Board of Directors on Saturday debated the merits of the city's plan to spend money from a proposed 1% sales tax increase that will go before voters on Nov. 5.

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Man arrested in North Little Rock after threats prompt brief closure of Jacksonville Walmart

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A man was arrested in North Little Rock on Saturday after police said an incident had prompted the brief closure of the Walmart in Jacksonville.

Saturday, Aug 10

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The Stewpot moving to Salvation Army building in Little Rock

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The Stewpot served its final meal at Little Rock's First Presbyterian Church on Friday, ending a partnership there that had lasted nearly a half-century.

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Arkansas Postcard Past: North Little Rock in 1923

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North Little Rock, 1923: The local chapter of the Lion Tamers Club posed on Christmas Day. The club sprang from the comic strip Mutt and Jeff, each member expected to represent a type of cheese. A Waco newspaper said of the clubs: "to…

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Arkansas medical board revokes license of Little Rock gastroenterologist accused of overprescription, harassment

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A state board revoked a Little Rock gasteroenterologist's medical license on Friday after a two-day hearing involving allegations of sexual harassment, overprescription of opioids and overutilization of potentially harmful procedures.

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Council Rock Newtown headed to Little League World Series

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The baseball players from Bucks County defeated Washington D.C. 5-1 in the Mid-Atlantic regional final on Friday to advance.

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4-year-old girl fatally shot in North Little Rock

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North Little Rock police were investigating the death of a 4-year-old girl who was shot Friday morning, according to a police news release.

The Stewpot moving to Salvation Army building in Little Rock

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The Stewpot served its final meal at Little Rock's First Presbyterian Church on Friday, ending a partnership there that had lasted nearly a half-century.

Friday, Aug 9

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Council Rock Newtown advances to the Little League World Series: ‘It feels surreal’

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Council Rock Newton from Bucks Co. will head to South Williamsport for the Little League World Series after winning the Mid-Atlantic Region.

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Council Rock Newtown is heading to the Little League World Series. Here’s what to know and how to watch.

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After Media made it to Williamsport last year, another local team is getting its shot. It would be the Philly area's third team in the last four years.

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The Southern Fried Podcast: Real estate developments in North Little Rock's Argenta district with Allen Engstrom

Allen Engstrom, an area real estate developer and managing director of the financial consulting firm, CFO Network, stops by the podcast this week to chat with Rex about new, ongoing and planned developments in the Little Rock metro, and…

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‘You can’t sue someone for a review’: Family ends up in public beef with business, and all over a broken rock

Listen, we’ve all had those moments in a store where things just go sideways. While these little mishaps are annoying, sure, they’re usually nothing a bit of patience and a good attitude can’t overcome. But that’s contingent on one crucial…

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Medical Board hears allegations against Little Rock gastroenterologist

A hearing on allegations against a Little Rock gastroenterologist accused of overprescribing pain medication, overutilizing procedures and sexually harassing a former employee is expected to continue on Friday after the Arkansas State…

Portion of South Louisiana Street in downtown Little Rock to close temporarily starting Monday

Drivers will encounter detours in downtown Little Rock starting Monday so cooling towers at 124 W. Capitol Ave. can be replaced, according to a news release from the city.

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Group holds ribbon-cutting in Little Rock for state’s first shelter for youth

After a year of construction, an Arkansas non-profit celebrated the completion of its $3 million youth shelter Thursday morning.

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Little Rock City Director Virgil Miller, retired judge Wendell Griffen to debate city sales-tax proposal

A neighborhood organization will host a debate Saturday between two speakers who will discuss the merits of the Little Rock sales-tax proposal that is set to go before voters this fall.

Caterpillar’s North Little Rock facility celebrates production of 15,000th machine

The Caterpillar Inc. North Little Rock facility celebrated a milestone Thursday with the completion of its 15,000th machine.