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Little Rock News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Little Rock News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Daily 2-minute local news for Little Rock, Arkansas (USA): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.

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  • Little Rock: New Life Church builds 6 homes for families in need in 3 days | June 22

    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

    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

    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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