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🌱 Patch AM: Little Rock mourns legendary Parkview basketball coach Al Flanigan
Be sure to catch 90s Country New Year - Vol. 4 on the Little Rock Patch calendar
Morning Little Rock! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Little Rock mourns legendary Parkview basketball coach Al Flanigan
- How a Little Rock designer thrifts bedroom decor like a pro
Also on today's calendar: 90s Country New Year - Vol. 4.
Find out what's happening in Little Rockfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Little Rockfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Cloudy with a passing shower, with a high of 59 and low of 55 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 71, low: 61.
- Wednesday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ‘Arkansas legend' Al Flanigan, a 7-time champion as Little Rock Parkview coach, dies at 75 (arkansasonline.com) — Longtime Little Rock Parkview basketball coach and Arkansas Sports Hall of Famer Al Flanigan has died unexpectedly at 75, leaving a deep void in the city’s hoops community. Former rivals and protégés from Little Rock and across Arkansas are remembering his seven state titles, defensive-minded coaching style, and mentorship that shaped generations of players and fellow coaches. 
• 7 Bedroom Staples Designers Say You Should Always Thrift (southernliving.com) — A Little Rock interior designer, Kelley Kolettis, shares why thrifted trinket bowls make practical, stylish bedroom catch-alls, putting a local voice into a broader guide to secondhand decor. Designers across the South also recommend hunting for vintage nightstands, lamps, frames, and chandeliers to give bedrooms character without high costs.
📸 Around Little Rock
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Little Rock
- KATV Pet of the Week
Humane Society of Pulaski County , 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd , Little Rock
8:25 am - 90s Country New Year - Vol. 4
The Hall , 721 W 9th St , Little Rock
10:00 pm
Saturday December 27
Wednesday December 31
📣 Little Rock Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Senior Activities
Mayflower Senior Citizens Building , 1 Ashmore Dr , Mayflower
9:00 am - City Offices Closed for Christmas
Benton City Hall , 410 River Street , Benton
12:00 pm - New Journeys Recovery
Mayflower Senior Citizens Building , 1 Ashmore Dr , Mayflower
7:00 pm - Leads Group Meeting - Network Champions
Sherwood Chamber of Commerce , 7510 Hwy 107 , Sherwood
8:30 am - Cosmic Bowling
Strike Zone Bowling Alley , Bxtra Access Rd , Jacksonville
8:00 pm - reformer foundations
Pilates Social , 3519 Market Pl Ave Suite 300 , Bryant
11:00 am - Mat Pilates - All Levels
Pilates Social , 3519 Market Pl Ave Suite 300 , Bryant
1:00 pm - Shaw Revolver (Regional/National)
Malys Family Entertainment Center , 1040 Maly Curv , Conway
8:00 pm - reformer foundations (level 1)
Pilates Social , 3519 Market Pl Ave Suite 300 , Bryant
3:00 pm - Snackin' Round the World
Nixon Library -- Central Arkansas Library System , 703 W Main St , Jacksonville
5:00 pm
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Tuesday December 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tiny is home and safe the missing German shepherd.
Thank you everyone for helping. And sharing his photo. (Nextdoor Briarwood) - PLEASE DO NOT QUIT GIVING YOUR DOG Heart worm medicine during winter.
UNLESS YOU WANT THEM TO CONTRACT Heart worms! I have heard of it happening too many times (Nextdoor Leawood)
- Arkansas Staffing posted a job opening for Camp HOPE Site Coordinator in Little Rock. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Little Rock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Little Rock here.
🗞 Nearby News
North Little Rock
- New health clinic opens in North Little Rock (kark.com)
- Two Texarkana residents join ASP's Troop G (texarkanagazette.com)
Bryant
- Last-minute holiday shoppers urged to stay safe and vigilant of possible dangers while out (katv.com)
- 14 bankruptcy filings listed in Little Rock (arkansasonline.com)
Sherwood
Ok Little Rock! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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