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1. Gas station owner apologizes after escalated Little Rock police encounter with 23-year-old customer (thv11.com) — A South University Avenue gas station owner in Little Rock has apologized and fired a cashier after a confrontation where an LRPD officer held a gun to a 23‑year‑old customer's head. Community advocates with the Little Rock Freedom Fund are pressing the business for deeper engagement and continue calling for the involved officer's permanent removal from police duties.
2. 13017 Arthur Ln, Little Rock, AR 72211 (redfin.com) — City planners are considering a Planned Development – Residential designation for 13017 Arthur Lane in west Little Rock, aiming to guide how new housing fits the neighborhood. The proposal emphasizes flexible residential layouts, compatibility with nearby properties, and efficient use of public services and infrastructure.
3. Leigh Ann Brannon to Succeed Neal Gladner at Arkansas Broadcasters Association (arkansasbusiness.com) — Arkansas Broadcasters Association membership director Leigh Ann Brannon, who once worked for Comcast and KTHV Channel 11 in Little Rock, will take over as executive director after the group's mid-September convention. She plans to focus on strengthening connections among stations statewide while longtime radio leader Neal Gladner steps into retirement after decades in Arkansas broadcasting.
4. Arkansas families on CES waiver waitlist push for a special legislative session (thv11.com) — Families connected to Little Rock and across Arkansas are pressing state leaders to call a special legislative session to address the long CES waiver waitlist for children with developmental disabilities. Local lawmakers like Rep. Denise Ennett say ending the waitlist could cost about $50 million despite large state reserves, while Governor Sanders' office says it's exploring ways to improve services without promising an immediate fix.
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