🌱 Patch AM: How close did last night’s North Little Rock wildfire come to Burns Park?

Good day Little Rock! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How close did last night's North Little Rock wildfire come to Burns Park?
• Why more students are choosing to live and study at UA–Little Rock
• How Little Rock donations can fund a family's room for a year

Also on today's calendar: GOLDEN: A K-Pop Kids Party! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 96 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Not as warm with a t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 75.
• Tuesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 93 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Firefighters extinguish North Little Rock blaze near Burns Park exit off Interstate 40 (arkansasonline.com) — Drivers and residents near Little Rock should know firefighters quickly contained a Saturday evening wildfire off I-40 by the Burns Park exit in North Little Rock, likely sparked by storm-damaged power lines. Forestry crews checked for spread risk into Burns Park, and officials warn that despite recent rain, dry grass and pine straw mean Pulaski County's burn ban and fire danger remain very real.
   

• Enrollment grows as the University of Arkansas at Little Rock preps for back-to-school (thv11.com) — UA–Little Rock is seeing a healthy bump in total enrollment, freshmen, and students living on campus as classes start Monday in Little Rock. Campus housing is up 6% over last fall, and officials credit scholarships and affordability messaging for drawing more students, even as other Arkansas universities also report gains.
   

• Hearts of the House Campaign supports families with children receiving Medical Care (katv.com) — Families with hospitalized children in Little Rock can stay free at Ronald McDonald House while a Hearts of the House campaign raises $3,600 per honoree to fund family rooms for a year. The Central Arkansas programs, including Ronald McDonald House Little Rock and the UAMS Family Room, keep all donations local and offer meals, play spaces, and vital peace of mind. Residents can donate online and choose a specific honoree to support.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Come From Away →
  Wildwood Park for the Arts, 20919 Denny Rd, Little Rock
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday August 23
• GOLDEN: A K-Pop Kids Party! →
  The Hall, 721 W 9th St, Little Rock
  11:00 am
Friday August 28
• Panda Express Fundraiser - Aug 28, 2026 →
  , Little Rock
  9:00 am
Saturday August 29
• KATV Pet of the Week
  Humane Society of Pulaski County 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd, Little Rock, AR 72210
  8:25 am
• International Primate Day →
  Little Rock Zoo 1 Zoo Drive Little Rock, AR 72205
  9:00 am
• Latino Landia - 18+ →
  The Hall, 721 W 9th St, Little Rock
  9:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Summer Sizzler- Little Rock →
  Burns Park Soccer Complex, 1 Soccer Avenue, North Little Rock
  7:00 am
Thursday September 3
• Dream Night at the Zoo →
  Little Rock Zoo 1 Zoo Drive Little Rock, AR 72205
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• International Vulture Awareness Day →
  Little Rock Zoo, 1 Zoo Dr, Little Rock
  9:00 am
Friday September 11
• JET - Down The Moonlit Mile Revue →
  The Hall 721 West 9th Street Little Rock, AR 72201
  8:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Come from Away →
  Wildwood Park for the Arts, 20919 Denny Rd, Little Rock
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Ashley McBryde →
  Robinson Center, 426 W Markham St, Little Rock
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Just found (about 9:15) a sweet puppy in Cammack Village at Kenwood and Audubon intersection.
  Looks like a sheep dog with summer cut wandering in the street. Have pictures but don't know how to post. Green collar no tags and blue print… (Nextdoor Kingwood)
• Is this your pup?
  We found her wondering on Cantrell near allsopp park. If not move on we do not need negative comments. We took this baby to the nearest animal… (Nextdoor Riverfront)

• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Payroll Specialist Sr at One Call in Little Rock, Arkansas in Little Rock. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Little Rock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Little Rock here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Little Rock

• Ella Langley's 2026 Simmons Bank Arena Show in North Little Rock, Arkansas: Everything You Need To Know (holler.country)
• Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame moves to North Little Rock Event Center (kuaf.com)
• North Little Rock police arrest second suspect in deadly July gas station shooting (fox16.com)

Maumelle

• EXCLUSIVE: Drone Spots Forest Fires In Maumelle, Arkansas After Multiple Incidents Reported (arkansasradio.com)
• High school football player in Arkansas practices with a venomous snake in his helmet (kark.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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