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See full forecastToday’s edition · Sun., Nov. 8
Your Sunday, Nov. 8 news notes, plus a look around Arkansas
Plus, quick News Notes from Little Rock and a roundup of what's happening around Arkansas.
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State Government
Three of four Dental Examiners picks live in Little Rock
| Appointee | Hometown | Term expires |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. John Pate | Little Rock | Sept. 1, 2030 |
| Dr. Tom Phelan | Little Rock | Sept. 1, 2031 |
| Dr. Todd Higginbotham | Jonesboro | Sept. 1, 2029 |
| Lucy Hagberg | Little Rock | Sept. 1, 2031 |
Source: The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Warriors
Little Rock Christian picked off five Pulaski Academy passes in a 56-20 win Friday night at Joe Hatcher Stadium. The Warriors (6-4, 4-2) finished third in the 7A-Central and have a home playoff game next week. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Little Rock Christian and Little Rock Catholic won Friday night
- Searcy38 (won)Sylvan Hills24
- Little Rock Catholic35 (won)Little Rock Southwest0
- Pulaski Academy20Little Rock Christian56 (won)
Rockets
Little Rock Catholic's rushing attack paved the way in a 35-0 victory over Little Rock Southwest on Friday night at Gryphon Stadium. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Searcy
Searcy beat Sylvan Hills 38-24 Friday at Bill Blackwood Field in Sherwood. Searcy moved to 8-2 and took the conference's third seed in the Class 6A state playoffs, while Sylvan Hills moved to 5-5. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Pie
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center has hosted the Say It Ain't Says Sweet Potato Pie Contest for the last 12 years, honoring Robert Say McIntosh, who died in 2023. He judged every year, and his signature line was "It's good, but it ain't my pie." KATV
Tech
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Settlement
Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Friday that he will set aside $8.4 million from a Monsanto settlement to restore water quality in imperiled Arkansas waterways. Arkansas' portion could be as high as $64 million, with $16 million guaranteed. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Arkansas is guaranteed $16 million of a possible $64 million
$16.0MGuaranteed share of Arkansas' Monsanto settlement
Source: The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Guaranteed share of Arkansas' Monsanto settlement | $16.0M |
| Set aside for water quality | $8.4M |
Teachers
The Arkansas Department of Education chose 30 Arkansans as Excellence in Teaching fellows for 2026-27. The nine-month program is in its second year, and fellows receive a $1,500 stipend. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Graduates
Twenty-one officers from 9 agencies graduated Friday from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Academy's Class 2026-C in Benton. Conway officer Breylyn Halsell took first place in 3 major training categories. Arkansas Radio
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Sunday, Nov. 8
- 8 a.m.Squatch Till You Drop
- 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Jurassic Quest - Little Rock, AR
- 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Show Me Reptile Show
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m.3rd Annual Squatch Till You Drop trail running event
- 1:30 p.m.Hot Wheels Monster Trucks™ Live Glow-N-Fire at Simmons Bank Arena
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Legend has it Sasquatch once roamed the forests that became Hillcrest, the Heights, and Allsopp Park, and today a trail run keeps the legend alive. The 3rd Annual Squatch Till You Drop trail running event is Sunday, Nov. 8. Keep an eye out for Bigfoot out there.
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