What's up Little Rock! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Arrest made in connection to Sept. 9 Little Rock condo fire (arkansasonline.com) — An arrest has been made after a Sept. 9 condo fire damaged three units in downtown Little Rock, with investigators calling the blaze arson. A 54-year-old man with a prior reckless burning conviction was taken into custody using security camera footage, has pleaded not guilty, and is scheduled for a November court date as the case moves forward.
2. Arkansas Zoological Foundation gives $1.2 million to Little Rock Zoo (ktlo.com) — Little Rock Zoo is getting a major boost, with the Arkansas Zoological Foundation committing $1.2 million toward its ambitious Project Zoo: Wildly Reimagined. Combined with more than $11 million in voter-approved bonds, the funding will create new animal habitats, guest feeding experiences, and amphitheater upgrades, with fundraising continuing ahead of a planned spring 2027 grand opening.
3. Little Rock Zoo names new assistant director (kark.com) — Little Rock residents have a new leader helping shape the future of their zoo, as longtime volunteer and academic Jessica Scott has been named assistant director of the Little Rock Zoo. She'll oversee operations, education programs, conservation work, and long-term planning, bringing two decades of experience with primates and environmental studies back to the place where she first volunteered as a student.
4. UAPB, Bowen mentor prospective law students (pbcommercial.com) — Students in and around Little Rock have a new pathway into law school thanks to a recent mentoring visit from the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law to UAPB. Law school leaders and alumni offered guidance on applications, financial aid, and legal careers, aiming to build a stronger, more supportive pipeline from UAPB to Bowen for aspiring attorneys.
5. Piper's Purpose Foundation turns tragedy into legacy (kark.com) — A Little Rock family is honoring 18-year-old Piper Goodwin, who died from leukemia in April, by launching Piper's Purpose to help others. The foundation offers nursing scholarships and practical support for Arkansas Children's Hospital families facing medical bills, food, and housing needs, allowing Piper's compassion and story to continue touching lives even after her passing.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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