• Little Rock: New Life Church builds 6 homes for families in need in 3 days | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Little Rock — Volunteers from nearly 700 people helped New Life Church in Conway build six homes for families in need, while Pope County investigates a homicide and severe weather including tornado threats looms in northern Arkansas. The city also wrapped its Juneteenth celebration and moved forward with Cranfield Road repairs funded by AGFC boating access funds.
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  • Little Rock: Inmate Stabs Corrections Officer in Face at Arkansas Prison | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Little Rock — An inmate at the Larry B. Norris Unit allegedly stabbed a corrections officer with a contraband weapon, prompting an investigation, while the Juneteenth celebration in downtown Little Rock faced uncertainty as the Beyond the Divide program closed. The Arkansas Diamonds will compete in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota, and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg endorsed Chris Jones in Arkansas’ 2nd Congressional District.
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  • Little Rock: Inmate stabs corrections officer in face at Arkansas prison | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Little Rock — A corrections officer was stabbed at the Larry B. Norris Unit, prompting an ongoing investigation into safety concerns at the facility. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg endorsed Democratic candidate Chris Jones in Arkansas’ 2nd District, boosting national attention on the race.
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  • Little Rock: North Little Rock officers face backlash over racist social media post | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    Little Rock — North Little Rock Police officers faced backlash after liking a Facebook post with racist comments, while Pine Bluff's Police and Youth Camp returns for its first summer session since the pandemic. Two teens saved a drowning child at Lake Bailey, and the Little Rock Compassion Center is seeking donations to combat extreme heat.
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  • Little Rock: Apartment fire claims life in Little Rock, prompting safety warnings | June 18
    Jun 18 2026
    Little Rock officials are urging residents to review fire safety after a fatal apartment fire in a residential complex, while a local business owner warns of a fake food truck festival scam. City leaders also approved a financial plan for the River Market Hall redevelopment to fund its revitalization.
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  • Little Rock: Apartment fire in Little Rock leaves one dead, crews called to action | June 17
    Jun 17 2026
    Little Rock — Firefighters investigate a fatal apartment fire in the Southside neighborhood and Arkansas sees 39 arrests in Operation Viper targeting drug and firearms crimes. Little Rock firefighter Steven Shelnut shares how the city’s new parental leave policy helped him celebrate his first Father’s Day.
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  • Little Rock: Pine Bluff extends aquatic center closure following woman’s death | June 16
    Jun 16 2026
    Little Rock — The Carl Redus Jr. Aquatic Center in Pine Bluff remains closed as an investigation into the death of an 84-year-old woman continues, while Little Rock hosts its first Public Works community meetings. Actor Matthew McConaughey will be honored at the Filmland 2026 festival with a film screening and Q&A.
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  • Little Rock: Teen arrested after shooting injures three at Arkansas aquatic center | June 15
    Jun 15 2026
    Little Rock — A teenager was arrested following a shooting at the Stuttgart aquatic center that injured three juveniles, while the Little Rock Zoo revealed the names of two new cheetahs, Sonic and Blaze. The incident has raised safety concerns, and the zoo's expansion aims to enhance visitor education.
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