Daily editionTuesday, October 27th, 2026
Good morning, Little Rock.
The 5AM Little Rock Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of October.
Culture
Arkansas TV will air the Braver Arkansas episode with columnist John Brummett tonight at 6 p.m., it will rerun at 7 p.m. Friday, and the segment is available on YouTube (search “Braver Arkansas”).
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Health
Advocates told a House subcommittee Monday Arkansas needs more intermediate youth mental health services and workers, especially in rural areas, to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations; they urged lawmakers to fund intensive outpatient coverage (PASSEs) and activate the 2025 student loan forgiveness program.
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Lifestyle
Four friends took a day trip to Pine Bluff for burgers at Mammoth Orange (in Redfield), bargain hunting at Dillard's Clearance Center, slots at Saracen Casino Resort, and a stop at High Bank Cannabis Co., combining dining, shopping, and gaming in one affordable drive.
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Sports
Arkansas listed its depth chart Monday with no changes ahead of its Week 9 game against No. 23 Missouri, which will kick at 6:45 p.m. Saturday + Reynolds Razorback Stadium and air on SEC Network.
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The WholeHogSports Daily Podcast looks back at Arkansas' 76-72 exhibition win over Gonzaga, with hosts Matt Jones and Anthony Kristensen breaking down key plays and takeaways for the season.
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