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Hi Little Rock! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Wrong-way I-430 pursuit ends in deadly crash near Stagecoach Road
  • What we know about the deadly shooting at a Little Rock Circle K
  • Little Rock Zoo says goodbye to longtime mini-horse favorite Zelda

Also on today's calendar: Kawaii Rave - 18+ and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 98 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 97, low: 74.
  • Monday: Not as hot with a t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Person killed in 2-vehicle Interstate 430 crash; Little Rock police say driver was fleeing (arkansasonline.com) — A driver fleeing from Little Rock police while going the wrong way on Interstate 430 near Stagecoach Road crashed around 2 a.m. Friday, killing a passenger and injuring others. Arkansas State Police are investigating, and Little Rock police say they're still gathering details before releasing more information.
   

2. Hot Springs man arrested, faces capital murder charge after shooting at Little Rock convenience store (arkansasonline.com) — Little Rock police say a man was arrested after an early Friday shooting at a Circle K on South University Avenue that left one person dead and another injured. Officers found two men with gunshot wounds, and one later died at a hospital. The suspect, from Hot Springs, faces a capital murder charge as investigators continue working to identify the victims.
   

3. Little Rock Zoo family mourns loss of beloved mini horse (thv11.com) — Little Rock Zoo staff and fans are mourning Zelda, a 27-year-old miniature horse who died from sudden gastrointestinal issues after decades delighting visitors. Keepers remember her playful personality, love of chase games, and signature whinny, and note she leaves behind fellow mini-horse Zinnamon and mini-donkey Zipper.
   

4. East Little Rock fire destroys house, damages another (arkansasonline.com) — Firefighters in east Little Rock quickly knocked down a Friday night blaze that destroyed one vacant house on Bender Street and damaged another next door. No injuries were reported, and crews stayed on scene to douse lingering hot spots. The homes sit just southeast of the Interstate 30 bridge over the Arkansas River.
   

5. UA Little Rock Student Athlete Takes Next Step Toward Physical Therapy Career (ualr.edu) — A UA Little Rock biology major and Trojans track athlete spent the summer interning at a sports therapy clinic in Texas, sharpening her skills for a future in physical therapy. She's connecting classroom learning from Little Rock with hands-on work, from anatomy concepts to mobility techniques. Her story also offers practical encouragement for other UA Little Rock students seeking internships and mentorships.
   

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  • Whoever left that poor puppy at Hindman park is truly evil, it's extremely hot outside she has no water or food , I gave her what I had in my which wasn't much I tried to call shelters to pick her up , if somebody can help her please, she wouldn't
    get in my car for me to help UPDATE SHE HAS BEEN FOUND LRAV HAS HER NOW AND SHE IS SAFE THANKS FOR THOSE WHO WENT TO CHECK ON HER AND THOSE THAT… (Nextdoor Meadowcliff / Brookwood)
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    This dog escaped again last night from a neighbor's house at 7019 Shamrock Drive! Male. If you see him or have him, contact me on here or call Brenda… (Nextdoor Midtown Little Rock)
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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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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