Little Rock, AR news on Thursday, October 29, 2026

In Little Rock, AR on Thursday, October 29, 2026: Sex trafficking trial continues; Beetlejuice opens tonight. Also: Sex trafficking trial of Little Rock woman resumes today after delay; The Wiz musical tickets go on sale Monday for Little Rock performances. Weather: Thursday in Little Rock brings partly cloudy skies, highs around 82°F with light winds.

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Headlines

Sex trafficking trial of Little Rock woman resumes today after delay.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Oct 28, 4:27 PM

News & local government

Justice Department sending election monitors to two Arkansas counties on Election Day.Little Rock Public Radio · Oct 27, 9:11 AM

Traffic & transport

Railroad crossing closures announced across Little Rock; check routes before traveling.Arkansas Radio · Oct 28, 2:21 PM

Events & going out

Beetlejuice musical opens tonight at Robinson Center with laughs and Halloween fun.KATV · Oct 28, 7:54 PM
The Wiz musical tickets go on sale Monday for Little Rock performances.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Oct 28, 1:05 PM
Winter Jam 2027 features Crowder and Anne Wilson at Simmons Bank Arena, January 31.Arkansas Radio · Oct 27, 5:00 PM
Robinson Center celebrates 10th anniversary with open house on November 10.Arkansas Radio · Oct 27, 3:17 PM
Little Rock Zoo's GloWILD returns for sixth season with nighttime wildlife experience.thv11.com · Oct 27, 3:30 PM

Sports

ACU closes out October on road against Central Arkansas and Little Rock teams.Abilene Christian Athletics · Oct 28, 9:35 PM
North Little Rock boys varsity basketball plays November 24 match available online.NFHS Network · Oct 28, 2:22 PM
UA Little Rock men's basketball hosts UAPB in Central Arkansas Tip-Off Classic.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Oct 28, 8:13 AM

Culture & arts

Cabaret theater thrives in North Little Rock's Argenta neighborhood.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Oct 27, 5:25 PM

Community & volunteering

Arkansas Baptist College students walking to Little Rock library for early voting.KATV · Oct 28, 10:20 PM

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