No Kings
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MEETINGS: The School Board for the North Little Rock School District will have a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. tonight.. The Maumelle City Council will meet next Monday night at City Hall.
EVENTS: This Saturday, the Arkansas Travelers will be hosting Major League Baseball’s Pitch, Hit and Run program. The one-day competition is for boys and girls from 7 to 14 and winners will advance and could include an all-expenses paid trip to this year’s World Series. The competition starts at 9 a.m. and will be at North Little Rock’s Dickey-Stephens Park. For more, email lance@travs.com.
This is 40
Maumelle City Hall will be hosting a day of celebration on Friday, June 20 as the city celebrates its 40th birthday. The event will give visitors the opportunity to “walk through history” with a 2 p.m. program in the council chambers where there will be speakers, and proclamations, among other things.
On Friday, the “drop-in” portion of the event will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Saturday, City Hall will be open from 9 a.m. to noon to give people another opportunity to check out Maumelle’s history.
For more, check out the flyer above.
No Kings
In America, we don't do kings.
It is, in most every way, a foundational aspect of the United States.
As anyone who has ever taken an American history class, or at least seen Hamilton, would know.
But, given the current political climate and the yearning for something like a monarchy, some have decided to organize a "No Kings" day this Saturday.
You don't have to go as some clamor for the boot, but others? Not so much,
In Arkamsas, there's a total of a dozen events planned on Saturday from Fayetteville to Monticello to Paragould to Texarkana, with places like Harrison and Mountain Home thrown in for good measure.
In central Arkansas, there's an event scheduled for the Broadway Bridge on the Little Rock side of the river. It starts at 10 a.m. and is scheduled to last until 1 p.m.
For more details on other locations or to RSVP for the Little Rock event, click here.
Education News
UA Little Rock names Spring Dean's List
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces students who have made the Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester, recognizing more than 1,600 students whose academic performances have been superior at the end of each semester.
To be on the Dean's List, UA Little Rock students must earn at least nine credit hours and maintain at least a 3.5 GPA for the semester.
North of the River students who made the Dean's List include:
Savanna Zabala of Maumelle
Layla Schwab of Sherwood
Harley Seymore of North Little Rock
Paris Shipman of Sherwood
Whitney Shirley of Sherwood
Emma Shuffield of North Little Rock
Virginia Singleton of North Little Rock
Terrika Smith of North Little Rock
Tristan Smith of Sherwood
Axton Tackett of North Little Rock
Charla Tozer of North Little Rock
Tykirra Warren of Sherwood
Chris Wilson of North Little Rock
Spring 2025 Chancellor's List: UA Little Rock announces its Spring 2025 Chancellor's List, recognizing students with superior academic performance in a semester.
To be eligible for the Chancellor's List, students must earn at least nine credit hours and at least a 3.9 GPA.
North of the River students who made the Chancellor's List include:
Noah Browning of Maumelle
Conner Callaway of Maumelle
Justin Chadwick of Maumelle
Estefany Contreras Briceno of Maumelle
Catherine Dobry of Maumelle
David Fong of Maumelle
Isaac Fredricks of Maumelle
Zachary Harrison of Maumelle
Karen Johnson of Maumelle
Katherine Lee of Maumelle
Susan McClain of Maumelle
Brandon Nichols of Maumelle
Michael Parrott of Maumelle
Logan Scheiderer of Maumelle
April Sherwin of Maumelle
Alycen Singleton of Maumelle
For additional North of the River students, click here.
More than 750 UA Little Rock students were named to the Chancellor's List for the Spring 2025 semester
UCA announces May graduates
The University of Central Arkansas held spring commencement on Thursday, May 1, and Friday, May 2 in the Farris Center on campus.
The university conferred undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; and the Graduate School.
The following North of the River students graduated:
Lindsey Hamby of Maumelle earned a Master of Business Administration.
William King of Maumelle earned a Master of Arts.
Attrice Meeks of Maumelle earned a Graduate Certificate.
Kimberly Phillips of Maumelle earned a Master of Science.
Sydney Siler of Maumelle earned a Graduate Certificate.
Hana Lovett of Maumelle earned a Bachelor of Science.
Ricky Westbrook of Maumelle earned a Bachelor of Science.
Cade Womack of Maumelle earned a Bachelor of Arts.
Tyler Mahony of Maumelle earned a Bachelor of Science.
Kendal Peyton of Maumelle earned a Bachelor of Science.
Alex Blair of Maumelle earned a Bachelor of Arts.
Emma Lea of Maumelle earned a Bachelor of Arts.
Cori Lea of Maumelle earned a Bachelor of Arts.
Eric Nguyen of Maumelle earned a Bachelor of Science.
Hannah Reeves of Maumelle earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Mikiya Rasul of Maumelle earned a Bachelor of Science.
Carl West of Maumelle earned a Bachelor of Business Administration.
Morgan Krebs of Maumelle earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Jenna Wheeler of Maumelle earned a Bachelor of Science.
Lauren Baker of Maumelle earned a Bachelor of Arts.
Eva Palmer of Maumelle earned a Bachelor of Science.
Adley Barham of Maumelle earned a Bachelor of Science in Education.
Kailee Massey of Maumelle earned a Bachelor of Science.
Sydney Garmon of Maumelle earned a Bachelor of Science.
Madison Wills of Maumelle earned a Bachelor of Business Administration.
For additional North of the River students, click here.
UCA Spring 2025 Dean's List
The University of Central Arkansas congratulates more than 1,400 students who were named to the spring 2025 Dean's List.
Including the following North of the River students:
Eric Nguyen of Maumelle
William McDonald of Maumelle
Kendal Peyton of Maumelle
Emma Gastineau of Maumelle
Kameron Davis of Maumelle
Kynia Jackson of Maumelle
Carly Joyner of Maumelle
Tymera Marsh of Maumelle
Hannah Matheny of Maumelle
Landon Smith of Maumelle
Reilly McCann of Maumelle
Madison Wills of Maumelle
Vinit Patel of Maumelle
Benjamin Page of Maumelle
Jewell Callahan of Maumelle
Owen Starnes of Maumelle
Noah Johnson of Maumelle
Mallory Werner of Maumelle
Anya Willis of Maumelle
Sarah Reeves of Maumelle
Emma Clenney of Maumelle
Jadan Moore of Maumelle
Olivia Oury of Maumelle
Elizabeth Roy of Maumelle
Evan Baumgartner of Maumelle
Andrew Carrington of Maumelle
Emma Davis of Maumelle
Chloe Kimzey of Maumelle
Zoe McLelland of Maumelle
Zoe McMillen of Maumelle
For additional North of the River students, click here.
President's List Spring: The University of Central Arkansas congratulates more than 1,200 students who were named as Presidential Scholars.
Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours to qualify as a Presidential Scholar.
The following North of the River students were named a Presidential Scholar.
Adley Barham of Maumelle
Adison Barham of Maumelle
Peter Kha of Maumelle
Novelynn Landes of Maumelle
Emma Lea of Maumelle
Hana Lovett of Maumelle
Kailee Massey of Maumelle
Alexis Meeks of Maumelle
Kaylee Munnerlyn of Maumelle
Eva Palmer of Maumelle
Karter Pawelczak of Maumelle
Kerrigan Quast of Maumelle
Mikiya Rasul of Maumelle
Blakely Rochelle of Maumelle
Patrick Shultz of Maumelle
Layla Thomas of Maumelle
Neela Vint of Maumelle
Hannah Williams of Maumelle
Collin Womack of Maumelle
For additional North of the River students, click here.
Upcoming Travs games
Northwest Arkansas Naturals, six-game homestand
Thursday, 6:35 p.m.
Pitching Dizzy Bobblehead Giveaway: Presented By Dr Pepper | First 1,000 Fans (one item per person)
Barkansas Dizzys Week: Join us in celebrating Dizzy, "The Goodest Boy in Baseball," with a week of canine-related fun! Dogs are allowed inside the ballpark for all games this homestand (in the Berm areas only). | Presented By Farm Bureau Insurance
Friday, 7:05 p.m.
Post-Game Drone Show: Join us as we light up the sky over CHI St. Vincent Field at DSP after the game! | Presented By CHI St. Vincent
Barkansas Dizzys Week: Join us in celebrating Dizzy, "The Goodest Boy in Baseball," with a week of canine-related fun! Dogs are allowed inside the ballpark for all games this homestand (in the Berm areas only). | Presented By Farm Bureau Insurance
Saturday, 6:05 p.m.
Post-Game Drone Show: Join us as we light up the sky over CHI St. Vincent Field at DSP after the game! | Presented By CHI St. Vincent
Barkansas Dizzys Week: Join us in celebrating Dizzy, "The Goodest Boy in Baseball," with a week of canine-related fun! Dogs are allowed inside the ballpark for all games this homestand (in the Berm areas only). | Presented By Farm Bureau Insurance
Dizzy's Birthday Bash: Everyone's favorite ballpark pup is turning 8 (human) years old! (NOTE: Dogs are only allowed in the grass Berm areas) | Presented By Raising Cane's
Dog Bandana Giveaway: First 300 Dogs (one item per canine) | Presented By Raising Cane's
Sunday, 1:35 p.m.
Barkansas Dizzys Week: Join us in celebrating Dizzy, "The Goodest Boy in Baseball," with a week of canine-related fun! Dogs are allowed inside the ballpark for all games this homestand (in the Berm areas only). | Presented By Farm Bureau Insurance
Kids Run the Bases: Kids 13 and under are invited to run the same basepaths the Travs run after the game! | Presented By First Community Bank
Operation: Military Appreciation: Service Members get $3 off General Admission and Field Reserved tickets by presenting a Military ID (only available at DSP Box Office) | Presented By Mid-South Ford Dealers.
Wichita Wind Surge, six-game homestand
Tuesday, June 17, 6:35 p.m.
Dog Day: Human fans can get $3 Berm tickets by bringing their dog to the game (only available at DSP Box Office). NOTE: Dogs are only allowed in the Berm areas | Presented By Hollywood Feed
Wednesday, June 18, 4:35 p.m.
Dog Day: Human fans can get $3 Berm tickets by bringing their dog to the game (only available at DSP Box Office). NOTE: Dogs are only allowed in the Berm areas | Presented By Hollywood Feed
Fiesta de Diamantes: The Travs will take the field as the Diamantes de Arkansas in salute of Hispanic Heritage! | Presented By Modelo Especial
Thursday, June 19, 6:35 p.m.
Operation: Military Appreciation: $3 Thursday: Enjoy $3 Beer Garden Tickets and select Concessions deals!
Friday, June 20, 7:05 p.m.
Fireworks Friday - TBA Theme: End your week at DSP with a BANG!
Saturday, June 21, 6:05 p.m.
Kids Run the Bases: Kids 13 and under are invited to run the same basepaths the Travs run after the game! | Presented By First Community Bank
Sunday, June 22, 1:35 p.m.
Operation: Military Appreciation: : Service Members get $3 off General Admission and Field Reserved tickets by presenting a Military ID (only available at DSP Box Office) | Presented By Mid-South Ford Dealers
Kids Run the Bases: Kids 13 and under are invited to run the same basepaths the Travs run after the game! | Presented By First Community Bank
At Amarillo, June 24-29
At Frisco, July 1-3
Frisco RoughRiders,three-game homestand
Friday, July 4, 5:35 p.m.
Fireworks Friday - Patriotic Finale: Celebrate America at DSP with a BANG! | Presented By Arkansas Army National Guard
Saturday, July 5, 7:05 p.m.
Fireworks - Patriotic: End your week at DSP with a BANG!
Sunday, July 6, 1:35 p.m.
Operation: Military Appreciation: Service Members get $3 off General Admission and Field Reserved tickets by presenting a Military ID (only available at DSP Box Office) | Presented By Mid-South Ford Dealers
Kids Run the Bases: Kids 13 and under are invited to run the same basepaths the Travs run after the game! | Presented By First Community Bank
Health
Pandemic deaths unknown
The state Department of Health didn’t update the state’s dashboard this week, again, and deaths still total 532 for the past year. There’s no tab created for 2025 either and the virus has now killed 14,162 Arkansans since the pandemic began then. That would mean the pandemic death toll has now passed Marion’s 13,635 people, the state’s 29th largest city.
Covid toolkit
There’s now a one-stop shop to learn about vaccination sites and other Covid related information. Click here to learn more.
If you don’t want to get sick and die, there’s some things you can do:
Get vaccinated
Get boosted
Wear a mask
Avoid crowds