The Little Rock Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place on May 3 at 3010 Cross Street (KATV) — The Little Rock Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place on May 3 at 3010 Cross Street LRPD received a call for service at the above location officers discovered a deceased adult male who was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound Officers were also notified of three other individuals who arrived at area hospitals in their own vehicles The scene was secured and Homicide Detectives were called This is an ongoing investigation and more details will be released as they become available The names of the four victims -- including one who died -- in a Saturday shooting incident were announced Monday by the Little Rock Police Department about a mile northwest of the Interstate 30 interchange with Interstates 530 and 440 suffering from a gunshot wound inside the home at the address Toney would succumb to his injuries at the scene Further investigation led to the identification of the other three people injured in the shooting Demario Harvey and Jason Davis later presented themselves for medical treatment at the University of Arkansas of Medical Sciences and Brody Hill presented himself at Arkansas Children's Hospital where investigators made contact with each of the three men Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans. 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Daniel McFadin is a general assignment reporter who has been with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette since October 2022 and has also been a writer covering NASCAR for Frontstretch — which is not affiliated with the Democrat-Gazette — since 2014 Daniel also has and continues to be involved in podcasting at the newspaper This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Material from the Associated Press is Copyright © 2025 audio and/or video material shall not be published rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use The AP will not be held liable for any delays errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing Authorities investigated three homicides in Pulaski County last month policing and breaking news for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette his articles focus primarily on crime and law enforcement efforts in Pulaski County although he reports on other parts of the state as well This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC has lacked in producing legitimate difference makers against SEC team While only one player has surpassed or matched Darren McFadden's 5-star grade in the 2005 class (Michael Dyer 2010), the area has produced less than 20 SEC level prospects in the past 20 recruiting cycles, per 247sports data Shifty. Athletic. Electric. Freak. Little Rock Central RB Trey Stewart is the real deal, one of the many reasons the Tigers are on the way back up on Arkansas high school football. Arkansas, Missouri, SMU, Miami and Arizona State have offered. pic.twitter.com/k4rFLVmvDi One of the latest players to see his recruitment start to positive trend is 2027 Little Rock Central running back Trey Stewart 210 pound sophomore is electric with the ball in his hands and is capable of playing either side of the football once he enrolls in college Stewart had his phone buzz plenty when he heard from a pair of schools currently competing in the College Football Playoff picture in Miami and Arizona State and I'm feeling optimistic about my options so far," Stewart told Hogs on SI "Recruitment is a process and the process has been nothing but good to me so far." Stewart has received scholarship offers from Arkansas his 40-yard dash is currently timed at 4.46 seconds and a 35-foot vertical leap "I'm putting in the work," Stewart said "I'm focused on getting better every day and finding the right fit for my football career." Stewart record 59 carries for 522 yards and 4 touchdowns on the ground to go along with 13 receptions for 107 yards He was also a productive safety for the Tigers with 22 tackels Arkansas Razorbacks running backs coach Kolby Smith during preseason practices Aug / Andy Hodges-Hogs on SI ImagesWhile it is very early in his recruitment and Arkansas being one of the first FBS programs to express interest Stewart will consider his home state's flagship program throughout the recruitment process What he does intend to do is keep his options open as it appears he will become a prospect with plenty of options to choose from before he signs his name to the dotted line on National Signing Day "I'm definitely keeping Arkansas in mind," Stewart said "The coaching staff treated me well when i was visited the hill and I can’t wait to come back Playing for my home state would be great to represent but I'm still exploring all my options and trying to find the best fit for my academic and athletic goals." Central High School assistant coach Gabriel West speaks highly of Stewart's ability to make an impact at any position he's placed in "[Stewart] is very shifty but plays super fast," West said You can play him anywhere and he’s great." Over the course of Arkansas high school football history Central High School has set the standard of excellence for state and national relevance The Tigers have amassed 32 state championships 44 conference championships and two national titles and multiple professional athletes through the early-2000's third-year coach Anthony Robinson has overtaken a major rebuilding job to establish the Tigers' program to relevancy even if it means taking baby steps Central went 3-8 overall in 2024 after losing 33 consecutive games dating back to its upset playoff victory at Fayetteville in 2020 Robinson and his coaching staff have a young but very talented roster to utilize this fall as 4-star defensive lineman Anthony Kennedy The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER the Tulsa Drillers closed out a winning home stand Sunday at ONEOK Field Jackson Ferris shined on the mound and Jose Ramos and Yeiner Fernandez had big days at the plate to lead Tulsa to a 9-2 victory over the Arkansas Travelers The Drillers concluded the six-game series with the Travelers with a 5-1 record and it marked their second straight series win at home After opening the season with just one win in its first nine game BOXSCORE Sunday’s series finale began with both starting pitchers cruising through the first two innings before both ran into control issues in the third Ferris retired eight of the first nine batters he faced the lefthander hit a batter and walked another to set up a run-scoring double from Caleb Cali opened the game by retiring the first seven batters he faced before a walk a hit batter and another walk loaded the bases in the third with one out With the Drillers still looking for their first hit Nick Senzel drew another walk to force in a run before a sacrifice fly from Ramos gave them a 2-1 lead The score remained unchanged until Ramos struck again in the bottom of the fifth The centerfielder belted his Texas League leading ninth home run of the season drive that cleared the fence just to the right of straightaway centerfield The Drillers second and third hits in the game came when Fernandez and John Rhodes opened the sixth with consecutive singles A walk and a wild pitch brought Fernandez home Victor Labrada homered in the eighth for the Travelers second run The Drillers closed the scoring in the bottom of the eighth thanks to a throwing error and a RBI double from Senzel The third-inning run was the only spot on Ferris’ line He worked five innings and allowed just the one run on three hits and three walks while striking out six The outing gave him his first win of the year *After a run of bad weather to start the season Sunday’s game was played on a cloudless day in downtown Tulsa with temperatures remaining in the low 70s throughout the afternoon Ramos has now reached base safely in 19 straight games on-base streak in the Texas League this season His big game continued a hot spell for the outfielder marking his eighth multi-hit game of the year The catcher had to depart the contest in the eighth inning when he was struck on the hand by the bat on a swing from Nick Raposo It was the third time in the home stand that Fernandez had been called for catcher’s interference *Arkansas pitchers combined to walk 12 batters in the game *Tulsa’s Aaron Bracho drew four walks in five plate appearances It was the first four-walk game for a Drillers batter since Austin Gauthier drew four free passes against Springfield on June 14 who played for Tulsa’s Texas Collegiate league team in 2020 took the mound and got the final out in the bottom of the eighth inning *The three weekend games of the series drew a total paid attendance of 21,316 to ONEOK Field The Drillers will be off on Monday before opening a six-game series in Amarillo on Tuesday The six-game series with the Sod Poodles will mark Tulsa’s first action this season against a team from the Texas League’s South Division Tuesday’s series opener will be a morning game with first pitch scheduled for 11:05 a.m Neither team has yet to announce its starting pitchers for the series the Chief of Staff to Little Rock's Mayor is leaving her post to pursue leadership opportunities outside of the capital city the Chief of Staff to Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. is leaving her post to "pursue leadership opportunities outside of the capital city" Pruitt joined Mayor Scott's administration in 2019 She initially served as the Mayor's Senior Advisor and Chief Strategy Officer She was promoted to Chief of Staff in 2022 where she "oversaw strategic operations and delivery of city services across departments." Mayor Scott praised Pruitt's dedication to public service in a statement “My time in Little Rock has been the most rewarding chapter of my career,” said Pruitt “It has been an honor to help shape the vision I’m stepping into a new calling — one that allows me to take the lessons learned and the passion I carry into communities beyond Little Rock I’m grateful to Mayor Scott for his unwavering trust and leadership and I look forward to continuing to serve in ways that uplift people Pruitt will be succeeded as Chief of Staff by Joycelin Randle is the daughter of former Little Rock firefighter Marvin Benton She previously served as the Senior Manager for Investor Relations and Stakeholder Engagement at Southern Bancorp “Joycelin Randle is a proven leader who understands operations and the power of partnerships,” said Mayor Scott KARK with Congress returning from a two-week recess and returning to committee and floor work Capitol View host Roby Brock met with Arkansas Congressman Rick Crawford chairman of the House Intelligence Committee to discuss his role in this important and powerful position Roby then talks with Northwest Arkansas Council CEO Nelson Peacock to discuss how new legislation could affect business Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals For Current Students For Faculty and Staff University Directory Patrick Murray, a Little Rock native and owner and president of Murray Contractors has donated $25,000 to create the Murray Contractors Student Support Fund at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock The new fund will support student travel, competitions, presentations, and other enrichment opportunities that bring classroom learning to life for students in the School of Business and the Department of Construction Management and Civil and Construction Engineering a 2003 graduate of UA Little Rock’s business management program said the fund was inspired by his desire to give back to the university that helped shape his entrepreneurial journey “I know not everyone at UA Little Rock has access to the same resources or opportunities as students at larger schools,” Murray said “These kinds of real-world experiences—traveling and presenting—help students gain confidence and professional skills that are incredibly valuable in business and construction This is a way for me to invest in their future and in our local workforce.” Murray Contractors has worked on several projects at UA Little Rock including renovations in the Reynolds Business Building the demolition of the former Education Building and pedestrian bridge replacement in front of the Engineering Technology and Applied Sciences Building But Murray said this gift offered a more personal opportunity to support the university community “This campus has meant a lot to me over the years and contributing to the student experience helps strengthen our whole community,” he said “If we don’t support our future business leaders as they graduate from our own local institutions The fund recently supported a student team that competed in the Harold E Eisenberg Foundation’s Annual Real Estate Challenge in Chicago in April Murray attended a presentation by the students and said he was blown away by their professionalism and preparation They presented like business professionals,” Murray said “I was incredibly impressed by their speaking skills Watching that made me proud to be part of this effort.” said Murray’s support and presence at the student presentation added meaningful validation to their work “Patrick Murray’s contribution to the student experience was much appreciated,” Small said “He understands the real estate development process and how important construction is to owners This is the basis of the student competition Murray in the room to hear the student presentation He confirmed that their work is ‘real world.’” Murray hopes the fund will open doors for students to gain experiences he didn’t have himself as a student “I didn’t get to do things like this when I was in college,” he said “I was focused on racing motocross and school But seeing these students take the initiative to go above and beyond is inspiring Those are the people I want to work with one day.” He credits the encouragement and leadership of Christian O’Neal vice chancellor for university advancement as one of the driving forces behind his decision to create the fund “Christian’s energy and commitment to this campus are contagious,” Murray said “His passion for growing this university made me want to be part of that effort.” Murray hopes to foster both educational excellence and a strong talent pipeline for central Arkansas “Being able to contribute to UA Little Rock helps contribute to our own community,” he said It’s about investing in the people who will help build the future of this city.” UA Little Rock is a metropolitan research university in the South that provides accessibility to a quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities A sense of urgency surrounds the North Little Rock School District ahead of the May 13 special election as district staff Lena Miano covers K-12 education for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette She joined the newsroom shortly after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in May 2024 (KATV) — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders hosted Scholastic Honors Day at the Governor Mansion in Little Rock on May 3 The event was attended by students who were selected to be one of two representatives from their respective high schools for their excellence in academic achievement These students were recognized by Governor Sanders for their accomplishments as a continued commitment to Arkansas education LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A church in Little Rock will be hosting a “Mass for Gaza” on Sunday morning Oscar Romero Old Catholic Church will be hosting the event in collaboration with Peace for Palestine “The service will take place in collaboration with Peace for Palestine and a variety of our Muslim neighbors. We will be reflecting on the ongoing genocide in Gaza,” Rev The address of the church is 1601 S Louisiana Street Organizers also said that after the service they will march through the streets of the SoMa district to the Governors Mansion.  Rain: 7am to 7am: .00  Month: 1.51 Year: 25.00 Recorded temps:  High: 68 Low: 46 Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the arrest of a Little Rock man for theft of property: my dedicated organized retail crime investigator received information from one of our private sector partners about possible organized retail crime occurring at a Marshalls store in Little Rock At least two individuals and possibly a third had been observed executing a coordinated effort to steal merchandise from Marshalls on multiple occasions These individuals stole merchandise valued at $1,464.58 during two separate incidents in December 2024 “My office opened an investigation and identified two subjects: Casey Murrell Cunningham Cunningham was located in White County and was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Office it was discovered he also had active warrants from the Little Rock Police Department He was transferred to Little Rock Police custody and transported to the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility “Ziegler remains at large with a warrant issued for her arrest on the charge of theft of property Anyone with information about Ziegler’s whereabouts should call my office at (501) 682-2007 “I am grateful for the excellent work done by my Special Investigations Division and for the assistance of the White County Sheriff’s Office and Sixth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Will Jones whether through an organized enterprise or through petty theft should know that we are committed to holding them accountable.” Closures & Delays Local News | Trooper Brings “Seatbelt Convincer” To George-Little Rock; It’ll Be At George Trailfest Saturday Too Iowa — Iowa State Patrol Trooper Kevin Krull made an appearance at George-Little Rock High School on Friday The “seatbelt convincer” is a car seat mounted on a plate that is released in a controlled descent with a hard stop at the bottom to simulate impact Krull says it gives people a good idea of why wearing a seatbelt is so necessary He tells us why he was at George-Little Rock specifically on Friday Trooper Krull says he’d be happy to bring the “Seatbelt Convincer” to your town or special event That email address again is krull@dps.state.ia.us and you can reach the Iowa State Patrol Post 6 office at 712-262-1424 DC — Congressman Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) has announced that his office will host two in-person passport fairs — one in Iowa — This is National Correctional Officers’ Week Sioux County Sheriff Jamie Van Voorst says that this week Iowa — Over 50 area projects are sharing over $150,000 in grants from an area non-profit gambling license-holder some northwest Iowans may find their driver’s license is no longer an acceptable form of ID Office: 712-324-2597 | Text: 712-324-2597 | Studio: 712-324-5377 Contact us: newstips@kiwaradio.com a nationally acclaimed chef and Master Chef finalist is set to open a new restaurant on the first floor of the Bob R "I am excited to announce that nationally acclaimed chef and Master Chef finalist Jennifer Maune will open her first restaurant has trained at some of the most elite culinary institutions in the world and her concept for this restaurant will be a fantastic addition to the life of downtown Little Rock I could not imagine a more perfect tenant for our beautiful building." "This moment is the realization of a dream that began over five years ago," Maune said "It’s the culmination of a lifelong passion for food Restaurant Fleur is set to open in January 2026 Maune described the restaurant as "a refined French-American lunch and dinner concept offering gastronomic cuisine rooted in classical technique and seasonal elevated cooking that merges French elegance with Southern hospitality and cultural richness." LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The victims in a Little Rock homicide have been identified by police Police said that 21-year-old Sergio Toney was fatally shot in the early hours of Saturday morning at the 3000 block of South Cross Street MEMS arrived on the scene to administer emergency care His body has been transported to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for an autopsy Three other people were also injured during the shooting They have been identified as Demario Harvey Police said that the three were transported to local hospitals but did not say how serious their injuries were Homicide detectives have opened an investigation into the shooting by Payton Dhooge LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced the Enduring Opportunity Scholarship Program funded by a $7.5 million gift from the Windgate Foundation The initiative aims to provide affordable education to students across Arkansas The Windgate Foundation's contribution includes $5 million to establish a permanent endowed scholarship fund and $2.5 million in immediate-use funds to support affordability initiatives over the next several years UA Little Rock Chancellor Christina Drale highlighted the university's focus on affordability "For the last five years we’ve made affordability a top priority for our students We knew that to move the needle on educational attainment we had to step up our game in the area of need-based student aid," she said "This generous gift from the Windgate Foundation does that and represents a powerful investment in the future of Arkansas." the Windgate Foundation has issued a $1.5 million challenge to the UA Little Rock community Chancellor Drale announced a personal gift of $25,000 as the first contribution to this challenge The Enduring Opportunity Scholarship Fund is part of UA Little Rock's efforts to reverse enrollment decline and promote economic mobility and community success It's not easy leading a multinational covert military outfit; it's even worse when you fall in love with a fellow member of the secretive group Sean Clancy is a features reporter who also writes the weekly column "Paper Trails." A native of Helena he's been with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette since 1999 Pictured below are the six most expensive houses sold in Little Rock for the week of March 31-April 4 The American Red Cross is set to open disaster assistance centers in three locations in the state to provide a point of contact for residents seeking financial assistance after damaging storms and flooding in April People whose homes were damaged in the tornado-producing storms that swelled the state's rivers can discuss eligibility for aid from the nonprofit and fill out forms at centers in Hardy located at the Roberta Jackson Neighborhood Center at 1300 East Polk Ave. We're starting a series covering area restaurants that are serving Sunday -- and in some cases concentrating each of the next four weeks on particular portions of Central Arkansas the South Main neighborhood (informally known as SoMa) and the East Village all increasingly hot locations for brunch options (Subsequent weeks' roundups: Hillcrest/Heights/Riverdale; West Little Rock and far-West Little Rock; and locations north of the Arkansas River hours of operation (assume unless we specify otherwise that the restaurant opens at 10 a.m on Sunday and serves brunch until 2 or 3 p.m.) phone numbers and web addresses where folks can go to get menu and other information (Otherwise we'd need a Sunday section the size of an old-style telephone directory to get it all in.) The listing is meant to be as inclusive as possible; we're not including places that separate breakfast from lunch and we're leaving out chain places (e.g. Big Bad Breakfast and Buttered Biscuit are technically chains we're aware that we will be leaving some restaurants out which should be construed as the result of poor research and not anything nefarious or of ill intent to warp in any places we've somehow skipped.) parkgrillatamfa.com (debit and credit cards only) ◼️ Maryam's Grill Mediterranean Restaurant theater and restaurants for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette He joined the then-Arkansas Democrat on the copy desk in June 1977 and served for 17 years (including the entirety of the newspaper war) as the paper's entertainment editor before taking on his current role as features reporter He is also host of the weekly classical music show "Major and Minor Masterpieces" on public radio station KLRE-FM The Hall was awash in a sea of red April 17 as supporters of City Year Little Rock fans gathered for a birthday celebration Rachel O'Neal is the senior features editor and editor of the Arkansas Democrat Gazette's High Profile section She began working at the paper in 1989 and has served in many capacities including as Capitol bureau chief and business editor Rachel also spent almost a decade as a writer at Acxiom Corp Little Rock may get on the Army airway and become a port of call for planes from all parts of the country as the result of a visit here today by Maj who is expected to arrive with his staff in two bombing planes from Muskogee but with the improvement of the National Guard airport at Camp Pike local officials will urge General Patrick to designate Little Rock as a landing point for Amy planes on flights to and from the southwest the chief of staff to Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr Joseph Flaherty covers the city of Little Rock for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette A graduate of Middlebury College and Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism he has worked for the newspaper since 2020 who achieved national recognition as a second runner-up (out of 20 contestants) on Season 13 of TV's "MasterChef," will helm the new restaurant on the first floor of the Bob R Justice Building at Capitol Avenue and Main Street in downtown Little Rock she has trained at some of Europe's top culinary institutions and worked at several three-star Michelin restaurants described the planned Restaurant Fleur as "a refined French-American lunch and dinner concept offering gastronomic cuisine rooted in classical technique" with "seasonal elevated cooking that merges French elegance with Southern hospitality and cultural richness." Plans are for the restaurant open for lunch and dinner weekdays and weekends He explained his and Maune's goals for the restaurant include keeping it open all day at a price point that will make it affordable for employees of his office other offices in the building and folks who work downtown He pointed to Chris Tanner's Samantha's Tap Room & Wood Grill as an example of how to make money serving both weekday lunch and dinner I wanted an excellent restaurant that would have the excellence that I strive for on the 12th floor." Restaurant Fleur will be Maune's first restaurant She calls it a "flagship concept," bruiting about the idea that it might eventually extend to additional locations It will have main-floor dining space and a separate private dining area and chef's tasting room with Main Street access; a separate all-day coffee shop; and a European-style pastry shop that will have entrances around the corner on Capitol Avenue The total space will cover 6,500 square feet The main restaurant will include an a la carte bill of fare and a chef's tasting menu but she is keeping a tight wrap on details Based on conversations she's had with contacts around the world she expects the restaurant to attract culinary destination customers from Europe and even Australia is to eventually draw the attention of the Michelin Guide which recently introduced a Southern United States regional edition that covers Louisiana North and South Carolina and incorporates an existing guide to Atlanta but does not currently rate restaurants in Arkansas who had worked as a marketer and decorator before devoting her career path to culinary pursuits is taking an active part in the restaurant design which she described as "very chic" while evincing a Southern feel that is "approachable and elegant." preservation efforts are under way for some of the building's original 1909 tile remains in the basement and she'll work to replicate those features into the restaurant as a whole but added that she expected it to match other restaurants along the Main Street corridor who grew up in Central Arkansas and is a longtime Little Rock resident began her culinary journey in her grandmother's kitchen "where she developed a deep appreciation for food as a form of connection and creativity." she enrolled in the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Institute at the University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College where she earned degrees in culinary and pastry arts She earned gold and bronze medals from the American Culinary Federation and advanced her training at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris where she received an Advanced Pastry certification Jennifer was one of only seven individuals accepted into the Expert Diploma in Culinary Arts program at the École Ducasse in Paris and subsequently worked at The French Laundry in California's Napa Valley (under Chef Thomas Keller) Monaco (under Ducasse) and Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in London – It was a colorful way to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture in a vibrant display at Plaza Frida in Little Rock on Saturday Nitze Chable said practice makes perfect while dancing to celebrate the 1862 Mexican victory in the Battle of Puebla Because there’s a lot of bold colors in Mexico We don’t want to look dull obviously,” Chable said these people like to celebrate with good food One man said he got a torta with fries and roasted jalapeno Another woman chose food from a different culture “I’m trying the mazamorra morada with arroz con leche Which is a typical Peruvian food,” Raquel Carter said Lining the festival are food trucks and booths offering a variety of tasty insights into their cultures “For us it’s very important to be here because we want everybody to know our culture,” Carter said which aims to connect and support the Hispanic community killed one man and wounded three other people on Saturday Unlimited access to subscriber exclusive content you can't get anywhere else and a daily digital version of the printed paper Three other wounded adults arrived at area hospitals while police were investigating the shooting Investigators determined they'd been wounded in the same incident The release Saturday didn't identify any of the victims or any suspects in the shooting Arkansas Methodists offered a free dinner in Little Rock's Quapaw Quarter to anyone in need Frank Lockwood is editor of the Religion section at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and has worked at the newspaper since 2006 the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has made affordability a top priority under Chancellor Christina Drale Ryan Anderson covers higher education across the state. He joined the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in August 2022 after covering education — and other topics — for a decade at four newspapers in three states. A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Ryan attended DePaul University in Chicago and now resides in Fayetteville. Copyright © 2025, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. © 2025 BVM Sports. Best Version Media, LLC. where she averaged 15.4 points per game in her sophomore season She led the team in scoring and steals and was selected as Newcomer of the Year in Region 2 The team finished 28-4 on the year and made the NJCAA National Tournament Cotto played at Southwest Christian College in Terrell where she led the team in scoring with an average of 13.2 points per game We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it OK Privacy policy 2025 | High school students working on research projects at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) are a continuing example of UAMS’ commitment to expanding opportunities in biomedical sciences and Meera Patel studying under the supervision of scientists and graduate students in the College of Medicine Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology have been recognized at local science fairs and earned the right to display their talents on a larger scale Carmella Lewis of the Arkansas School for Mathematics and the Arts was the second-place finisher in West Central Regional Science and Engineering Fair Chevireddy and Lewis qualified for the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) the world’s largest international STEM research competition for high school students Patel was selected for the National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium STEM competition in Chantilly students at Pulaski Academy in Little Rock are conducting research on the efficiency of precise genome editing Their work earned them a third-place finish in the Cellular and Molecular Biology division during the Central Arkansas Regional Science and Engineering Fair at the University of Arkansas Little Rock on Feb The pair followed with a first-place award in Microbiology at the Arkansas State Science and Engineering Fair held at the University of Central Arkansas on April 4-5 “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Nyera and Akshara for the last two years and the opportunity to mentor such talented and enthusiastic students has been special,” said Reine Protacio who supervised the two in the lab of Professor Wayne Wahls “Hopefully their time in the lab will encourage them to pursue careers in science.” an Alma teen who attends the Arkansas School for Mathematics is researching the development of a method to identify inhibitors of a protein that is a target for cancer therapy She won first place in the Cellular and Molecular Biology division and second place overall in the West Central Regional Science and Engineering Fair at ASMSA on Feb Lewis was the second-place finisher in the ISEF Finalist category at the Arkansas State Science and Engineering Fair Graduate student Ben May mentored Lewis in the lab of Assistant Professor Alicia Byrd and I’m glad we could provide her this research opportunity,” said Byrd “She performed her research over the course of year which required significant dedication as she commuted nearly two hours each way to campus.” ASMSA’s Meera Patel won a first-place award at the Arkansas State Science and Engineering Fair ASMSA student Patel studied in the lab of Professor Robert Eoff and was mentored by graduate students Bethany Paxton and Reham Sewilam in researching novel ways to battle cancer risks Patel won first place in the Medicine and Health Science category at the Arkansas State Science and Engineering Fair was awarded a Naval Science Award from the Office of Naval Research and came in fifth at the Arkansas Junior Science and Humanities Symposium While working with my team she exhibited traits I’ve found to be important for success in science — initiative “These are characteristics I’ve come to expect from our partnership with ASMSA and I am grateful for everyone’s contribution I know we’re all super excited to see what the future holds for her.” © 2025 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Little Rock The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will celebrate its 2025 spring graduates with ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. About 1,420 UA Little Rock students are eligible to graduate and are invited to participate in the commencement ceremonies with their friends and loved ones. More information is available by visiting ualr.edu/commencement ceremony will honor undergraduate students from the Donaghey College of Science and Mathematics and the College of Business The Jack Stephens Center will open for guests at 8 a.m and graduating students should arrive by 8:30 a.m ceremony will honor undergraduate students from the College of Humanities and Education as well as all graduate students The Jack Stephens Center will open for guests at 12:30 p.m and graduating students should arrive by 1 p.m Arkansas Artist Kevin Kresse, a 1984 graduate of UA Little Rock who was also honored as UA Little Rock’s 2025 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year in February will serve as the guest speaker for both commencement ceremonies Kresse is a nationally and internationally acclaimed sculptor and painter He had never taken an art class before attending UA Little Rock including the Arkansas Governor’s Individual Artist of the Year Award in 2015 and acknowledgment by the National Endowment for the Arts in 2016 he has installed more than 20 public sculptures across Arkansas and beyond Kresse was selected to sculpt a statue of Johnny Cash for the U.S He developed the concept and worked on the sculpture at UA Little Rock’s Windgate Center of Art + Design where visitors could observe the creative process The statue was installed in September 2024 making Kresse the first Arkansan to achieve this honor the highest honor given to a graduating senior at UA Little Rock A first-generation college student from Twin Groves Blair is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and a Certificate of Proficiency in Applied Archaeology Bowen School of Law will hold a commencement ceremony for its graduates at 6:30 p.m May 17 at the Jack Stephens Center for its 110 graduates Judge Annabelle Imber Tuck will serve as the keynote speaker for the ceremony.Tuck graduated from UA Little Rock’s William H where she continues to serve as a Public Service Fellow and Jurist-in-Residence She became the first woman elected to the Arkansas Supreme Court in 1997 The UA Little Rock commencement ceremonies at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. will be livestreamed on the commencement website and the UA Little Rock YouTube Channel (KATV) — Little Rock held its annual 501 Fest on May 2 and May 3 to celebrate the community of Little Rock and those who make up the community which is the day recognized as 501 day by city officials The Quapaw Quarter Association previewed the properties on its 60th Spring Tour of Homes on April 14 at the Historic Arkansas Museum Kimberly Dishongh writes the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's weekly “Right Time Right Place” how-we-met stories about how Arkansas couples; bi-weekly “It Takes a Lifetime" profiles of interesting Arkansans over 70; High Profile section cover stories; stories about philanthropic groups; and various other issues the aid center at the Historic Old Hardy Gym at 201 School Ave Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here (KATV) — The Little Rock Farmers Market is back celebrating its 51st year as one of the oldest and largest markets in Arkansas Located in the River Market's two open-air pavilions the market offers a vibrant array of fresh produce and live entertainment every Saturday from 7 a.m Director of Communications for the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau expressed excitement about the market's return "It's so big that it takes up both pavilions and it's right there on the river," she said "This is the perfect day to kick it off for the whole summer." Visitors can expect to find a variety of fresh herbs like rosemary as well as unique artisan creations such as stained glass and jewelry Lloyd shared a creative tip from her colleague on using fresh herbs: "You can take fresh herbs and make bundles out of them You can put these with your meats to season them and you can just drop them right in with kitchen twine The market is not just about shopping; it's about community "It's building a sense of community and I think that's always so important," Lloyd said "We want people to surround themselves with their local residents." The market also features the "Little Farmers Market," offering crafts and educational activities for children to learn about food origins and sustainability making it a fun outing for the whole family With new vendors each week and a family that has been attending for 51 years the Little Rock Farmers Market promises something for everyone and enjoy a day of local flavor and community spirit.