Jazz Legacy Lives Through Music Scholarships | Little Rock News

Jazz Legacy Lives Through Music Scholarships | Little Rock News

Jazz legends Art Porter Senior and Junior’s legacy comes alive at the 16th annual A Work of Art Music Festival in downtown Little Rock — a vibrant, week-long celebration featuring Grammy winners like Gerald Albright and Shannon Pearson, plus rising stars like Gabriel Wade, who got his start thanks to the very scholarships the festival funds. Beyond the music, this event is a powerful community investment, raising money to support young musicians and keep the jazz tradition alive. With performances popping up across Little Rock and North Little Rock, there’s no shortage of chances to enjoy world-class jazz while backing the next generation. Get your tickets and plan your visit at ArtPorter.org — where art, music, and education collide. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2d842ad482bfc2a4

Brad Calipari Joins Razorbacks Staff | Little Rock News

Brad Calipari, son of legendary coach John Calipari, is officially stepping into a third assistant coaching role with Arkansas men’s basketball, filling the vacancy left by Chuck Martin’s move to North Carolina. Already a familiar face on the staff for two seasons, Brad has been instrumental in player development and helped land key recruits like Abdou Toure and Davion Thompson. With prior experience as director of on-court player development at Vanderbilt and Long Island University, plus a playing career that included Kentucky and Detroit Mercy, Brad is poised to make a bigger impact as the Razorbacks prepare for the upcoming season. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e90f1f1924535675

Secret Service Stops $7M in Fraud | Little Rock News

Federal agents shut down over 800 businesses in Northwest Arkansas in a three-day sting, removing seven skimming devices and stopping an estimated $7 million in fraud. Led by the U.S. Secret Service, the operation involved more than 9,000 devices inspected and focused on education—not just removal—to help businesses spot and prevent fraud. Officials urge consumers to check card readers for tampering, use chip or tap-to-pay, avoid PIN entry at gas pumps, and shield keypads. This coordinated effort across federal, state, and local agencies shows how unity combats evolving financial crime and keeps communities safer. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5512c02907851c46

Outdoor Events & Skills for All | Little Rock News

Get ready, outdoor enthusiasts—this weekend’s packed with action! Test your skills at a Marksmanship Challenge for kids (K-12) at three nature centers, no help allowed. Need hunter education? Free courses start Saturday in Natural Dam and August 15th in Fort Smith—mandatory if born after 1969. Land managers: a free two-day prescribed burn class hits Springdale Aug 6-7 with live fire training. Nature art lovers, create leaf prints at Springdale Aug 8. Volunteer? Start online at onsc.us/volunteer for trail work and events. Anglers: borrow rods and reels at Bentonville Public Library. And for adrenaline junkies, Major League Fishing’s 2027 Bass Pro Tour kicks off Jan-Aug. Plus, free canoe/kayak rentals every Sat. at Wells Lake in Fort Smith—weather and staff permitting. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/67331c7557dbfe7c

New Duck Hunt Plan for Arkansas | Little Rock News

Arkansas Game and Fish is rolling out a new duck hunt plan for the St. Francis Sunken Lands to ease overcrowding—offering a limited, draw-based permit hunt on 1,000 acres, with strict guest limits and zone boundaries to protect private land and safety. Applications open weekly, and hunters could snag spots for hunts later that month. The Commission seeks public feedback until August 19th, with a vote expected in late August. Plus, a new rule clarifies hunters can legally carry any firearm—even if the hunt restricts it—as long as it’s not used for hunting. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5622a700a28ca779