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Hi there, Little Rock! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a divided board just kept Ken Richardson in his seat
  • What will new ownership mean for downtown Little Rock’s Regions Center?
  • What Mayor Scott says is next for Little Rock in 2026

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📰 News we're reading

1. Ken Richardson to remain in office, vote fails in Director's meeting (fox16.com) — Little Rock City Director Ken Richardson will keep his Ward 2 seat after a resolution seeking his removal failed at Tuesday’s Board of Directors meeting. Colleagues argued voters, not the board, should decide any replacement, while a separate citizen petition to remove him still has until December 22 to gather enough signatures for another vote.
   

2. Little Rock's Regions Center sells to Texas real estate firm (arkansasonline.com) — A major downtown landmark, the Regions Center, has been sold to Texas-based Woodcrest Capital, which plans aggressive leasing to fill the mostly vacant Little Rock tower. Local firm Colliers | Arkansas will manage day-to-day operations after the $14.5 million in recent upgrades, a move that could reshape the sluggish downtown Little Rock office market and future business activity there.
   

3. Mayor Frank Scott looks ahead to Little Rock's future, signals possible re-election plans (thv11.com) — Little Rock residents get a detailed look at Mayor Frank Scott Jr.’s priorities for public safety, housing, and major projects like the proposed 30 Crossing Park downtown, along with his strong hints about running for re-election. He highlights crime reductions, historic police raises, housing initiatives, and a strategy to fund big amenities without a new sales tax.
   

4. How A Chance Celebrity Encounter at a Cafe Changed A Server's Life Forever: EXCLUSIVE (today.com) — A former Little Rock server’s decision to show up for a hungover Sunday shift led to a life-changing encounter with actress Mary Steenburgen, a North Little Rock native, and Ted Danson. Their offer of an assistant job eventually launched her into a new career, a cross-country move, and a family life she now describes as “magical.”
   

5. Entergy Arkansas announces plan to provide affordability to customers, expand power grid (katv.com) — Entergy Arkansas, based in Little Rock, is rolling out a long-term “Next Generation Arkansas” plan to strengthen the power grid and keep electricity bills more affordable statewide. The strategy includes hardening infrastructure against severe weather, clearing vegetation, and attracting large industrial customers so fixed grid costs are spread more widely, which company leaders say should ease pressure on household bills over time.
   

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