Little Rock rejects proposed 18-month pause on hyperscale data centers
Little Rock directors rejected an 18-month pause on new hyperscale data centers, leaving the city’s June regulations in place as debate continues.
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Little Rock weighs standards for data centers and AI facilities
A proposed Little Rock ordinance would regulate where data centers, AI facilities and cryptocurrency mines are built and operated, but final action is unclear.
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Little Rock Board Election Filing Period Closes
Little Rock’s 2026 filing period for city Board of Directors candidates ended Aug. 5, setting the next phase of the local election cycle.
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Little Rock approves $25,000 engineering increase for Hilaro Springs Bridge replacement
Little Rock adopted a $25,000 engineering increase for the Hilaro Springs Bridge replacement, raising Michael Baker International’s contract ceiling to $319,634 as the city prepares a new federal grant application.
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Little Rock board weighs $40 million energy-as-a-service deal for downtown buildings
Little Rock directors are set to consider a second-reading ordinance allowing a sole-source ENFRA agreement for downtown energy upgrades, with proposed payments spread across as many as 30 years.
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Little Rock board to consider data-center moratorium and Jan. 1 application cutoff
Little Rock directors are scheduled to consider an 18-month hyperscale data-center moratorium and a separate Jan. 1, 2027, application cutoff, while the Google-linked project’s status remains unresolved.
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Little Rock’s 30 Crossing Park Moves Into Final Design After $30 Million Bezos Grant
A July 21 city action authorizes Sasaki Associates to complete final architectural design for downtown Little Rock’s 30 Crossing Park, while the larger project still needs additional funding and construction approvals.
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UAMS and Arkansas Children’s present school-based mental health symposium
UAMS and Arkansas Children’s Hospital presented a free two-day symposium focused on school-based supports for children’s mental health, autism and developmental differences.
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Little Rock to demolish damaged Markham Street pedestrian bridge
Little Rock will demolish a pedestrian bridge over West Markham Street after engineers found extensive damage following a strike by a large dump truck.
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Little Rock candidate filing remains open through Aug. 5 for mayor, six board seats
Candidates seeking Little Rock’s mayoral office or six Board of Directors seats have until noon Aug. 5 to file for the Nov. 3, 2026, municipal election.
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Operation Return to Sender: 13 arrested as authorities seize more than 300 pounds of meth
Federal authorities said a two-year investigation into methamphetamine trafficking in Little Rock and North Little Rock led to 13 arrests across three states and the seizure of more than 300 pounds of methamphetamine.
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Little Rock receives $30 million Bezos Earth Fund grant for 30 Crossing Park
Little Rock announced a $30 million Bezos Earth Fund grant to support the planned 30 Crossing Park in the downtown River Market area.
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Little Rock Board of Directors set to meet Aug. 4 after agenda-setting session
Little Rock’s Board of Directors is scheduled to hold its next regular meeting Aug. 4, following a July 28 agenda meeting that set the items for consideration.
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Little Rock moves ahead with demolition and reopening of damaged Markham Street pedestrian bridge
Little Rock authorized demolition of the extensively damaged pedestrian bridge over West Markham Street after it was struck by a large dump truck. The city later reported the street reopened after the structure was safely removed.
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Little Rock board-election filing window is open through Aug. 5
Candidates seeking upcoming Little Rock Board of Directors seats must submit filing documents in person by noon Aug. 5, with a separate financial-interest deadline of Aug. 10.
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Little Rock Metro Gas Holds at $3.745 as Diesel Reaches $4.908
AAA’s July 29 Little Rock-North Little Rock check puts regular gas at $3.745 and diesel at $4.908, with diesel up 9.3 cents in a week.
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Little Rock Begins Markham Bridge Demolition; West Markham Stays Closed
Little Rock’s damaged Markham Street pedestrian bridge is being removed while West Markham stays closed, with future pedestrian access still unresolved.
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Little Rock Local Briefing for February 17, 2026
Little Rock, AR — February 17, 2026 — Foggy commutes, a serious I-30 frontage crash, and new moves on school governance and city records top today’s news.
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Little Rock Daily Brief — February 6
Little Rock, AR — February 6, 2026 — City boards wrapped up a busy week, winter cleanup continues, and several public meetings and civic activities are on the calendar as Februa…
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Weekly News Wrap-Up: Little Rock Highlights from February 5, 2026
Little Rock, AR — February 5, 2026 — This week, our city saw significant developments in education, local governance, and community events.
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Little Rock Public Radio’s Daily Newscast for February 3, 2026
Little Rock, AR — February 3, 2026 — Little Rock Public Radio’s Daily Newscast for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, covers local news and events in the area.
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Little Rock, AR Weather Snapshot – February 1, 2026
6:42 AM · Sunday, February 1, 2026 · Little Rock, AR: 18°F (Mostly Cloudy) · Humidity 73% · Wind 0 mph