Arkansas Daily News Roundup

LITTLE ROCK, AR - Monday, August 25, 2025

- Active Shooter Alert at University of Arkansas This afternoon, the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville issued a campus-wide text alert warning of an active shooter near Mullins Library. Students and faculty were advised to shelter in place and avoid the library’s vicinity. As of this evening, no injuries have been reported, and Fayetteville police continue to secure the area while investigating all credible leads.

- Conway Mass Shooting Investigation: New Arrest Made Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office announced today that a fourth suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the mass shooting that occurred in Conway last month. Charges include multiple counts of aggravated assault and unlawful discharge of a firearm. Law enforcement officials praised the collaborative effort across county lines that led to the arrest.

- Burn Ban Enforced Statewide; Fire Departments Busy Due to record‐low humidity and high temperatures, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders extended the statewide burn ban through the end of August. Local fire departments in Perryville and surrounding counties have responded to over a dozen grass and brush fires since the ban took effect, urging residents to exercise extreme caution and report any signs of smoke immediately.

- Perryville Fire Department Awarded Federal Grant In other public safety news, the Perryville Fire Department received a $150,000 federal grant today to purchase new turnout gear. This funding will allow the department to replace aging equipment and improve firefighter safety during wildfire season.

- Conway County Fair Pageants Conclude Ahead of Fair Week The annual Conway County Fair pageants wrapped up this weekend at the county fairgrounds. Winners in the junior and senior divisions were crowned yesterday, just days before the full fair opens on Thursday. Fair organizers are finalizing preparations for livestock exhibitions, carnival rides, and nightly concerts.

- Lee Lee’s Bakery Cuts Ribbon on Expanded Location Lee Lee’s Bakery held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning in Morrilton to celebrate the grand opening of its expanded facility. The bakery’s new kitchen and retail space will increase production capacity by 60% and create eight new jobs in the community.

- High School Football Season Kicks Off Tonight marks the start of the 2025 high school football season across Arkansas. Coaches and players in Little Rock, Jonesboro, and Pine Bluff expressed excitement as teams take the field for the first of eight conference games. Meteorologists forecast mild, clear skies, making for ideal playing conditions.

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