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Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. YMCA to close Little Rock, North Little Rock Early Learning Centers (kark.com) — Families in Little Rock face another childcare shakeup as the YMCA prepares to close its early learning centers in Little Rock and North Little Rock, likely by November 13. Parents already on long daycare waitlists now must scramble for trusted alternatives, with staffing levels potentially affecting how long the centers can stay open.
2. Little Rock & North Little Rock host annual National Night Out events (kark.com) — Families in Little Rock and North Little Rock turned out tonight for National Night Out, a city-backed effort to build trust between residents and police. With bounce houses, food, and music at spots like the Southwest Community Center, local leaders emphasized community policing while officers and kids mingled, strengthening neighborhood connections across both sides of the river.
3. UA Little Rock launches centralized platform for professional and continuing education (ualr.edu) — UA Little Rock is rolling out a new Modern Campus platform that pulls together its professional development, continuing education, and workforce training options into one easy-to-use site. Little Rock residents and local employers can now register, track credentials, and manage customized training programs in a single place, making it simpler to build skills and meet career goals.
4. ARDOT employees help rescue driver from overturned truck in Little Rock (kark.com) — An early-morning rollover crash outside ARDOT's Central Office in Little Rock ended safely after two transportation employees pulled a bleeding driver from his overturned pickup and stayed until police arrived. Their quick action, despite fears of leaking fuel, highlights how local road crews often step in beyond their usual duties to keep Little Rock travelers safe.
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