Little Rock, AR news on Monday, October 19, 2026

In Little Rock, AR on Monday, October 19, 2026: Shooting in North Little Rock Saturday night. Also: New poll shows Sanders gaining ground ahead of Love and Shelby in Arkansas governor's race; Calvin White Jr., a Little Rock native, became Arkansas State University's first Black chancellor. Weather: Mostly clear skies today with highs near 72°F and light winds.

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New poll shows Sanders gaining ground ahead of Love and Shelby in Arkansas governor's race.FOX16.com · Oct 18, 9:30 AM

News & local government

Calvin White Jr., a Little Rock native, became Arkansas State University's first Black chancellor.Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Oct 18, 2:42 AM
Solid turnout expected for early voting in Arkansas with estimated 50% total participation.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Oct 17, 11:45 PM

Safety & emergencies

One person died in a shooting in North Little Rock on Saturday night.KARK · Oct 18, 6:35 AM

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