Little Rock, AR news on Friday, October 16, 2026
In Little Rock, AR on Friday, October 16, 2026: Gas station shooting leaves 2 dead, 4 injured in Little Rock. Also: Two people killed, four injured in shooting at Circle K gas station on Colonel Glenn Road yesterday; 19-year-old arrested on murder charge; Today (Oct 16): Little Rock hosting free International Repair Day event to fix broken items. Weather: Mostly clear skies today with temperatures between 50–62°F and light winds.
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News & local government
- Little Rock man convicted of all charges in fentanyl conspiracy case.Sports Illustrated ·
Safety & emergencies
Events & going out
- Today (Oct 16): Little Rock hosting free International Repair Day event to fix broken items.KATV ·
- This weekend: Roguetoberfest, CALS Renaissance Faire, and other events around Little Rock area.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ·
- Nov 17: UA Little Rock Winter Fest returns for seasonal festivities.Legacy | Obituary ·
Schools & kids
- Little Rock School District closing three elementary schools.Arkansas Catholic ·
- Lakewood Elementary's Shae Escovedo named KATV Teacher of the Month.thv11.com ·
Sports
- Coach Travis Ford returns to Kentucky this week in first game coaching Arkansas-Little Rock.City of Little Rock (.gov) ·
Culture & arts
- Arkansas Pride Fest & Parade returning to Little Rock this season.Arkansas Times ·
- MacArthur Museum paranormal investigation finds ghosts telling investigators to 'get out'.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ·
Community & volunteering
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