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North Little Rock, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello North Little Rock! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Firefighters contain semi blaze at busy North Little Rock truck stop.
  • North Little Rock renter describes months of mold, leaks and no AC
  • Naturals edge Travelers in extra-innings thriller at Dickey-Stephens Park.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A morning t-storm in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 73 degrees.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 91, low: 75. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Semi catches fire at Arkansas truck stop (thetrucker.com) — A semi caught fire late Wednesday morning at the Petro Truck Stop just off I-40 in North Little Rock, drawing a fast response from city firefighters. Crews aggressively attacked the blaze in the heavily burning tractor-trailer, quickly containing it, and no injuries were reported while investigators continue working to determine what sparked the fire.
   

2. North Little Rock woman says her apartment has mold, water leaks and no air conditioning (kark.com) — A North Little Rock renter says her apartment at The Summit at Valley Heights has mold, repeated water leaks, and no working air conditioning for weeks, and she believes it’s affecting her health. City officials confirm prior code complaints at the complex, while management declined to comment, leaving residents weighing whether to stay or find safer housing.
   

3. Nats Win 5-4 in Extras to Even Series in Little Rock (mlb.com) — Baseball fans in North Little Rock saw extra-innings drama at Dickey-Stephens Park as the Northwest Arkansas Naturals edged the Arkansas Travelers 5–4 on Wednesday night. Connor Scott’s sacrifice fly in the 10th inning drove in the winning run, and the series continues at the ballpark with another evening first pitch and full radio coverage available for those following from home.
   

4. Arkansas school districts allowing hundreds of third graders to advance despite state rule on literacy tests (arkansasonline.com) — North Little Rock families with third graders are seeing many students advance to fourth grade despite low scores on the new ATLAS literacy test, thanks to exemptions and retesting. The story explains how local results fit into statewide LEARNS Act rules, how many students were initially flagged for retention, and how tutoring and waivers are being used across nearby districts.
   

5. Khoo Sui Hoe, 1939–2026 (artasiapacific.com) — An internationally respected Malaysian painter who made his home in North Little Rock has died at age 86, leaving a global legacy that quietly included our community. His long career shaped modern art in Malaysia and Singapore, with works in major museums, while he continued creating from his Arkansas home and staying connected to the landscapes of his youth.
   

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    Monday June 15
  • MMS Summer Football Conditioning
    Mabelvale Middle Little Rock, AR 72201
    8:00 am
    • Thursday June 18
  • Board Meeting (Regular)
    Pike View Early Childhood Center Administration Board Room
    5:30 pm
    • Friday June 19
  • HOLIDAY - No School
    Fair Park Early Childhood Center Little Rock, AR 72201

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • BIG FYI
    DO NOT and I mean do not give your payment info to anyone asking for it to pay in advance the first pic was a response to a message I received from… (Nextdoor Pike Ave)
  • Hey neighbors!!
    Cookie just had kittens 4 lil black boys an 1 lil girl. She's a great mommy,but 5 grandkids is to many lol they'll be looking for new homes around… (Nextdoor Levy)
  • Nesco Resource posted a job opening for Sanitation - 2nd shift in North Little Rock. Apply here.
  • Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC posted a job opening for Food Prep in North Little Rock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Little Rock here.

Ok North 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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