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Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Little Rock school board, administrators continue discussions about elementary school closures (arktimes.com) — Little Rock families face potential closure of Western Hills, Mabelvale and McDermott elementary schools as the school board prepares for an October 15 vote on the LRSD Forward plan. Board members are revising attendance zones, weighing capacity at Williams, Terry and other schools, and seeking clearer data on enrollment, transportation and support services before making a final decision that could save up to $5.3 million annually.
2. Pulaski County Youth Services hosting free Fall Festival (kark.com) — Pulaski County Youth Services is inviting Little Rock families to a free Fall Festival on Oct. 21 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at 201 S. Broadway. Kids can enjoy costumes, games, bounce houses, music, and plenty of treats, while parents connect with local organizations sharing resources for Pulaski County youth and families.
3. The wild side of Little Rock: New trail connections near Lake Maumelle lure city slickers out of town (arktimes.com) — Just minutes from Little Rock, 13.5 miles of new trails around Lake Maumelle open October 19, linking Pinnacle Mountain, Rattlesnake Ridge and Blue Mountain for a rugged day hike. The piece walks you through the South Lake Trail route, parking, safety tips, packing suggestions and seasonal considerations so Central Arkansas residents can plan a long, scenic outing close to home.
4. Proposal to turn 200-year-old structure into bar gets cool reception from museum commission (arktimes.com) — Little Rock's Historic Arkansas Museum commissioners are wrestling with a proposal to turn the 200-year-old Hinderliter Grog Shop, the city's oldest standing structure, into a working tavern. State heritage officials and architects argue a light-touch bar could boost visitation, while commissioners worry about preserving the building's integrity as they gather more information and navigate new oversight from the state parks department.
5. Man wanted in 2024 fatal Little Rock shooting arrested in Georgia (arkansasonline.com) — Little Rock residents may recall a 2024 homicide that now has a suspect in custody, after police arrested Joshua Jordan in Georgia and extradited him back to the city. He's charged with capital murder in the May 28, 2024, killing of Trayvone Owens and is being held without bail in the Pulaski County jail after pleading not guilty.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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