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Little Rock: Teen arrested after shooting injures three at Arkansas aquatic center | June 15
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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.
Little Rock: Shooting injuries under investigation in Pulaski County | June 14
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Little Rock — Law enforcement investigates a shooting in Pulaski County on Mimosa Drive, while 93-year-old rodeo clown Buster Berryhill entertains in Dardanelle. Forecasters warn of overnight storms and tornado threats in northern Arkansas, with new Miss Arkansas Ava Weeks crowned at the Robinson Center.
Little Rock: Shooter kills one in Texas; teen faces 35 years for track meet stabbing | June 13
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Little Rock — Midland, Texas, grapples with a deadly shooting involving suspect Victor Mata Villarreal, while a teen in Texas faces a 35-year prison sentence for a fatal stabbing. In Little Rock, Presley Bennett is crowned Miss Arkansas’ Teen 2026, and residents are urged to join the “Volunteer Arkansas” initiative.
Little Rock: Little Rock weather alert: Scattered storms expected Friday morning | June 12
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Little Rock – Joshua Harris competes on *American Ninja Warrior* and the 2026 Miss Arkansas pageant kicks off June 13, while Arkansas experts contributed to the 2026 World Cup grass design. The Army Corps of Engineers waives park fees on June 16 to celebrate its birthday.
Little Rock: Arrest made in deadly North Little Rock shooting | June 11
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Little Rock — North Little Rock police arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting on June 8, while community members criticized Google's data center project at the Port of Little Rock for lack of transparency. The Miss Arkansas 2026 pageant will be held June 13, and education officials are finalizing third-grade reading requirements under the LEARNS Act.
Little Rock: Heatwave grips Little Rock as search continues for missing man | June 10
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Little Rock: Sweltering heat warnings persist with temps near 100°F, while Memphis man David "DJ" Marsh Jr. remains missing after his car was found in Lonoke County. North Little Rock sees new fire station opening and FBI joint operation, plus a fundraiser for AC units amid rising heat concerns.
Little Rock: Little Rock Police ID Shooting Victims After Tragic Incident | June 09
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Little Rock — Law enforcement has identified victims in a fatal shooting in North Little Rock, while dangerous heat waves and a heat advisory affect much of Arkansas. A local family awaits state aid for their son with special needs, and historic recognition for Tucker Coliseum marks a key community milestone.
Little Rock: Deadly shooting leaves one dead, two injured in Little Rock | June 08
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Little Rock police are investigating a fatal shooting near downtown with two injuries, as the city braces for heat and humidity with temperatures hitting 86°F. Nine Arkansans receiving organ transplants will compete in the 2026 Transplant Games of America in Denver, while Little Rock's baseball team ends their NCAA Super Regional run with a 7-2 loss to Troy.
Little Rock: Local candidate Aaron Spencer's murder charges dismissed after due process vi... | June 07
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Little Rock — A judge dismissed second-degree murder charges against Republican candidate Aaron Spencer in Lonoke County due to a due process violation. UALR baseball made history with its first College World Series appearance before losing to Troy, while the Jacksonville Museum of Military History repatriated a WWII flag found in a German cave.
Little Rock: Murder charges dismissed for Little Rock candidate after key evidence missing | June 06
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Little Rock — Aaron Spencer's murder charges were dismissed due to due process issues, while a high-speed chase in Camden involving a 4-month-old child led to arrests and calls for stricter laws. A fatal shooting in Little Rock and vandalism at Woolly Hollow State Park also dominated local headlines.
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