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Coffee in hand, Little Rock? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a former downtown hotel is becoming new housing for ABC students
  • What Little Rock's board just decided about parks, safety gear, and nightlife.
  • How UA Little Rock students are turning the world into their classroom

Also on today's calendar: BossMan Dlow & Yung Miami - The Motion Party Tour and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Record-tying temperatures, with a high of 105 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 100, low: 75.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 99 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Arkansas Baptist College expands student housing into former La Quinta in downtown Little Rock (thv11.com) — A former La Quinta Inn & Suites on South Broadway in downtown Little Rock is being converted into student housing for Arkansas Baptist College after a $7.8 million purchase. The 12‑story, 261‑room building will significantly expand housing options, support recruitment and retention, and add new student activity and investment to the Broadway corridor and downtown Little Rock.
   

2. Little Rock to apply for $1 million state grant for 30 Crossing park project (arkansasonline.com) — Little Rock's Board of Directors just cleared the way to seek a $1 million state grant to help build the new 30 Crossing urban park downtown, while also funding new fire breathing equipment and police ballistic vests. Directors also approved a temporary entertainment district at Breckenridge Village this fall and renewed key appointments to the Port Authority and Water Reclamation Commission.
   

3. Study Abroad Brings Learning to Life for UA Little Rock Students (ualr.edu) — UA Little Rock students are bringing their coursework to life through study abroad programs that stretch from Scotland and Peru to the Bahamas. Several Little Rock students describe how hands-on experiences in business, history, geology, and biology boosted their confidence, clarified career goals, and even changed how they see their hometown when they returned to campus.
   

4. Making Her Mark: Maria Schuller becomes first Little Rock soccer player named to Hermann Trophy Watch List (kark.com) — Little Rock native and Trojans forward Maria Schuller has become the first player in the Little Rock women's soccer program named to the prestigious Hermann Trophy Watch List. After a breakout season leading the Ohio Valley Conference in goals and points, she says the honor motivates her to keep representing her hometown and building the program's national profile.
   

5. Arkansas runners adjust marathon training as triple-digit heat grips the state (katv.com) — With dangerous heat gripping Arkansas, a longtime Little Rock running coach and store owner is urging runners to shift workouts to cooler hours, hydrate, and cut mileage when needed. Local and statewide runners are adapting training for upcoming marathons, including next year's Little Rock Marathon, by moving some miles indoors and listening closely to their bodies.
   

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

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 19
  • NO ATHLETIC EVENTS
    Bobby G Lester Elementary School Little Rock, AR 72216
    8:00 am
    • Thursday August 20
  • Board Meeting (Regular)
    Pike View Early Childhood Center Administration Board Room
    5:30 pm
  • Varsity Volleyball vs. Searcy (Exhibition Game) 9th Football vs. St
    Bobby G Lester Elementary School Home
    7:00 pm
  • Couples Therapy: A Relationship-Themed Comedy Show at Little Rock Loony Bin →
    Loony Bin Comedy Club, 10301 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock
    8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • UPDATE: REUNITED WITH HIS DADDY!!
    THANKS! A nice ladyThat was jogging , found him and took him to the hillcrest animal hospital and he was reunited with his dad there. We thank you… (Nextdoor Capitol View)
  • Found dog on Hawthorne Rd near Cammack.
    Is this anyone's dog? (The brown one not on a leash, seems to be a younger dog, not neutered) (Nextdoor Kingwood)
  • Atrium Hospitality posted a job opening for Housekeeping Room Attendant in Little Rock. Apply here.
  • Westrock Coffee Company posted a job opening for Machine Operator I 3rd shift in Little Rock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Little Rock here.

Ok Little Rock! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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