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Good day Little Rock! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want seats for the Tiny Desk Arkansas Showcase at The Hall?
  • How a 2027 river industry conference could boost Little Rock's economy
  • How UAMS Pharmacy grew from a small program into a statewide powerhouse

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 86, low: 56. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tiny Desk Arkansas Showcase returns to Little Rock with three acts (kuaf.com) — Little Rock will host the fourth annual NPR Tiny Desk Contest: Arkansas Showcase on Oct. 17 at The Hall, featuring local R&B artist Brae Leni alongside bands from Conway and Prairie Grove. With only about 200 seats plus standing room, organizers urge fans to get tickets early and note public radio members can access a 50% discount through their stations.
   

2. Little Rock to host 2027 Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals Inc. annual conference (arkansasonline.com) — Little Rock has been chosen to host the 2027 Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals annual conference, bringing industry leaders from across the country to the Port of Little Rock Sept. 14–16. Local officials say the event will spotlight the city's role in the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System and its growing logistics economy, potentially boosting business connections and visibility for area industries.
   

3. UAMS College of Pharmacy Celebrates 75th Anniversary (uams.edu) — UAMS College of Pharmacy in Little Rock is marking 75 years of training most of Arkansas's pharmacists, with campuses now in both Little Rock and Fayetteville. The story traces its move to West Markham, major curriculum changes like the Pharm.D. transition, creation of statewide programs such as the poison center and Medicaid drug initiative, and its growing national research profile.
   

4. North Little Rock man allegedly committed $245,000-plus in Medicaid fraud (kark.com) — State officials in Little Rock report that a North Little Rock man has been arrested on allegations of submitting more than $245,000 in false Medicaid claims and billing excessive hours. The Attorney General's office credits its Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and federal funding support, stressing its commitment to protecting vulnerable Arkansans and safeguarding the public health-care program.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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