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Greetings Little Rock! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why more students are choosing UA Little Rock right now.
  • What stalled Little Rock's big wastewater upgrades—and what's still moving ahead
  • Which Little Rock elementary schools could close under LRSD's new plan?

Also on today's calendar: JET - Down The Moonlit Mile Revue and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very hot, with a high of 99 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 73.
  • Saturday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 97 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. UA Little Rock enrollment growth tied to career programs, affordability (katv.com) — UA Little Rock students and officials say campus life and enrollment are growing as new cybersecurity and AI programs attract interest and major grant funding. Local students highlight how scholarships, including a half-off tuition program, are covering costs and reducing loan debt, making the Little Rock university a more affordable option for families.
   

2. Little Rock wastewater utility's capital spending lags target set out in current year's budget (arkansasonline.com) — Little Rock's wastewater utility is running behind on its 2026 capital spending plan, having used only 38% of its $64.6 million budget for major projects so far. Officials cite equipment delays, grant requirements, and scheduling shifts, even as they move ahead with under-budget work at Adams Field and a multi-year rehabilitation of the Fourche Creek Water Reclamation Facility.
   

3. Little Rock School District considers closing three elementary schools as district warns of possible financial distress (kark.com) — Little Rock families could see Western Hills, Mabelvale, and McDermott elementary schools close next year as the district confronts a projected $5–$6 million budget gap and warns of possible fiscal distress. Leaders say they've already cut millions in positions and are weighing closures against community concerns, while inviting residents to review the LRSD Forward plan and attend September feedback meetings.
   

4. Democratic Arkansas House candidate says GOP opponent may have committed 'voter fraud' (katv.com) — A state House race with ties to Little Rock is under scrutiny as Democrat Cassandra Mayes questions whether GOP opponent Stephen Bright's years of voting in Maumelle after moving to Little Rock were ethical, though likely legal under Arkansas domicile rules. Bright, who works in the Secretary of State's office, calls the lapse an oversight and stresses voter registration accuracy.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello everyone!
    What local service provider have you used that you would definitely hire again? (Nextdoor Wingate Drive)
  • Hi friends!
    It's me again. Finn is STILL missing. We just moved in this area and he got out of our sliding glass door in De Soto Park Apartment complex. Which is… (Nextdoor Briarwood)
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in LITTLE ROCK, AR S25468 in Little Rock. Apply here.
  • Teleperformance USA posted a job opening for Healthcare Customer Service Representative - Remote - TX, TN, PA, MI, FL Only in Little Rock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Little Rock here.

Ok Little Rock! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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