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THURSDAY

LITTLE ROCK

◼️ Mitchell Ferguson, with Luke Borchett, performs from 8-11:45 p.m. at Stickyz Rock ’n’ Roll Chicken Shack, 107 River Market Ave. Admission is $15. (501) 372-7707; stickyz.com.

◼️ Shattered Youth, One Big Game, Muzzleflash and Pitlock perform at 6 p.m. at Vino’s Brewpub, 923 W. Seventh St. Tickets are $12. (501) 375-8466; vinosbrewpub.com.

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◼️ Mike Day and Q.G. the BlacKnight perform, with Kill-A-Flowz and Na’Tosha De’Von, at 8 p.m. for Day-N-Knight II Arkansas Hip Hop Night at White Water Tavern, 2500 W. Seventh St. Admission is $10. (501) 375-8400; whitewatertavern.com.

◼️ Sav, Raven Hinchey and Caroline Bowling perform at 6 p.m. at The Oyster Bar, 3003 W. Markham St. (501) 666-7100; lroysterbar.com.

◼️ Ben & Doug perform from 7-10 p.m. at WXYZ Bar in Aloft Hotel West, 707 Rahling Road. (501) 791-9999; wxyz-events.com.

◼️ Matt Harnish, as Googolplexia, Diana Benanti, KRONA, RIPTV and CRISCO KIDS perform at Pizza D’ Action, 2919 W. Markham St. Admission is $10. (501) 666-5403.

BENTON

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Randall Shreve performs from 6-9 p.m. at Revival Restaurant + Beer Garden, 226 W. South St. (501) 317-1251; EatRevival.com.

CONWAY

Chris Baker performs at 8 p.m. at JJ’s Grill, 1010 Main St. (501) 336-0100; jjsgrill.com.

EL DORADO

Jordan Sheppard performs from 7-9 p.m. at MAD House 101, 101 E. Locust St. No cover. (870) 444-3008; madhouse101.com.

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HOT SPRINGS

◼️ Brock Price performs from 5-10:30 p.m. at The Blitzed Pig, 4330 Central Ave. (501) 525-1616.

◼️ Gavin Harper performs from 6-9 p.m. at J&S Italian Villa, 4332 Central Ave. (501) 525-1121; jandsitalian.com.

◼️ John Jordan performs at 9 p.m. at Copper Penny Pub, 711 Central Ave. (501) 622-2570; copper-penny-pub.com.

◼️ Allie & Patrick perform from 7-10 at The Ohio Club, 336 Central Ave. (501) 627-0702; theohioclub.com.

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FRIDAY

LITTLE ROCK

◼️ Mercy Chillers perform from 7-10 p.m. at Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 N. Rodney Parham Road. (501) 246-4340; hiberniairishtavern.com.

◼️ Death Metal Disco, with Tripwire, performs from 8-11:45 p.m. at Stickyz. Tickets are $8-$60.

◼️ Androids x Love and Numb Chunks perform from 7-11 p.m. at Vino’s.

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◼️ Caitlin Dickerson performs at 9 p.m. at Dugan’s Pub, 401 E. Third St. (501) 244-0542; duganspublr.com.

◼️ Amber Violet performs at 6 p.m. at The Oyster Bar.

◼️ Jacob Flores performs from 7-10 p.m. at WXYZ Bar in Aloft Hotel West.

◼️ Brae Leni performs, with Ashton Hollowell, Jake Peterson, Stephen Colby, Eric Fells, Jae Danielle, Jordan Craighead and Isaac Helgestad, at 8:15 p.m. at Gigi’s Lounge, 1304 Main St. (501) 952-9312.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK

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◼️ Katsu, Sonder Ponder and Sonic Fuzz perform at 8 p.m. at Birdie’s Cabaret Theater and Lounge, 301 Main St. Admission is $17.85. (501) 480-2121; birdiescabaret.com.

◼️ Boysterus performs at 9:30 p.m. at Four Quarter Bar, 415 Main St. Admission is $8. (501) 313-4704; fourquarterbar.com.

MAUMELLE

Brad Jamesly performs at 8:30 p.m. at Tavern Round the Bend, 26611 Arkansas 365. (501) 800-1123; tavernroundthebend.com.

BEE BRANCH

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Mister Lucky performs at 7 p.m. at Rabbit Ridge Farms, 484 Rabbit Ridge. (501) 335-7777; rabbitridgefarm.com.

CONWAY

◼️ Townsend performs from 8:30-11:30 p.m. at Kings Live Music, 1017 Front St. (501) 205-8512; kingslivemusic.com.

◼️ J.L. Jones performs from 7-9 p.m. at Rogue Roundabout, 804 Chestnut St. (501) 358-6500; therogueroundabout.com.

◼️ Maximum Overdrive performs at 9 p.m. at JJ’s Grill.

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◼️ Naturalist performs from 7-10:15 p.m. at Full Moon Records, 1104 Front St. Admission is $10. (501) 287-7452; thefullmoonrecords.com.

◼️ Code’ performs from 8-11 p.m. at Maly’s Entertainment Center, 1040 Maly Curve. No cover. (501) 459-3600; malysentertainmentconway.com.

HOT SPRINGS

◼️ The Steve Malek Band performs from 7-11 p.m. at The Blitzed Pig, 4330 Central Ave., Suite A. (501) 525-1616.

◼️ Quintron and Miss Pussycat perform from 9 p.m.-12 a.m. at Maxine’s Live, 700 Central Ave. (501) 321-0909; maxineslive.com.

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◼️ The Parker Francis Band performs from 7:30-11:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, 239 Central Ave. (501) 623-7771; arlingtonhotel.com.

◼️ The Pamela Hopkins Band performs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Pop’s Lounge at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, 2705 Central Ave. (501) 623-4411; oaklawn.com.

◼️ Allie & Patrick perform from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at J&S Italian Villa, 4332 Central Ave. (501) 525-1121; jandsitalian.com.

◼️ Josh Stewart performs at 9 p.m. at Copper Penny Pub.

◼️ Heavy Suga & The Sweet Tones perform from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at The Ohio Club.

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◼️ Brass Tacks perform at 8 p.m. at H20 Hawgs, 5590 Central Ave. (501) 463-4231.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE

◼️ Liquid Kitty performs at 7 p.m. at Sand Trap Sports Bar, 4501 AR 7, Suite 6. (501) 226-0004.

◼️ Kenny Mann and The Danger Zone perform at 6-8 p.m. at El Jimador, 107 Desoto Center. (501) 915-8191.

MALVERN

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Tennessee Jet performs, with Shawn Williams, at 7 p.m. at Bogey’s at the Malvern Country Club, 473 Clubhouse Lane. (501) 337-1482; bogeysllc.com.

MORRILTON

Sean Harrison performs from 7-9 p.m. at Point Remove Brewing Co., 102 S. Crestliner St. (501) 477-4080; pointremovebrewingcompany.com.

ROGERS

Jason Aldean performs, with Nate Smith, RaeLynn and Dee Jay Silver, at 7:30 p.m. at Walmart AMP, 5079 W. Northgate Road. Tickets are $77-$470. (479) 443-5600; amptickets.com.

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SCOTT

The Backbeats perform from 6-8 p.m. at Scott Station, 2700 Bearskin Lake Road. (501) 961-1100; marlsgate.com.

TONTITOWN

Repo’d Trailers perform from 7-10 p.m. at The Tontitown Winery, 335 Barrington Road. (479) 361-8700; tontitownwinery.com.

VAN BUREN

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Pearson Brothers perform at 7 p.m. at The Vault 1905 Sports Grill, 624 Main St. (479) 262-2468; thevault1905.com.

Amy Garland Angel, Charlotte Taylor, Emily Fenton and Dazzmin “Dazz” Murry, aka King Honey, perform for the Arkansas Sounds Songwriter Showcase, 8 p.m. Saturday July 19 at the Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave., Little Rock. Angel is a songwriter, social worker, mom, wife and host of the weekly Americana-flavored “Backroads” show community radio station KABF-FM, 88.3. Taylor is a blues singer-songwriter who most frequently performs with her band, Charlotte Taylor and Gypsy Rain. Fenton blends elements of classic country, folk, and contemporary indie-rock. Murry is a performer, producer, and composer and half of the duo Dazz & Brie. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $22.10 (including fees); beer, wine and concessions will be available. Visit simpletix.com/e/arkansas-sounds-songwriter-showcase-featur-tickets-220399. (Special to the Democrat-Gazette)

 

Amy Garland Angel, Charlotte Taylor, Emily Fenton and Dazzmin “Dazz” Murry, aka King Honey, perform for the Arkansas Sounds Songwriter Showcase, 8 p.m. Saturday July 19 at the Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave., Little Rock. Angel is a songwriter, social worker, mom, wife and host of the weekly Americana-flavored “Backroads” show community radio station KABF-FM, 88.3. Taylor is a blues singer-songwriter who most frequently performs with her band, Charlotte Taylor and Gypsy Rain. Fenton blends elements of classic country, folk, and contemporary indie-rock. Murry is a performer, producer, and composer and half of the duo Dazz & Brie. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $22.10 (including fees); beer, wine and concessions will be available. Visit simpletix.com/e/arkansas-sounds-songwriter-showcase-featur-tickets-220399.

(Special to the Democrat-Gazette)
Amy Garland Angel, Charlotte Taylor, Emily Fenton and Dazzmin “Dazz” Murry, aka King Honey, perform for the Arkansas Sounds Songwriter Showcase, 8 p.m. Saturday July 19 at the Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave., Little Rock. Angel is a songwriter, social worker, mom, wife and host of the weekly Americana-flavored “Backroads” show community radio station KABF-FM, 88.3. Taylor is a blues singer-songwriter who most frequently performs with her band, Charlotte Taylor and Gypsy Rain. Fenton blends elements of classic country, folk, and contemporary indie-rock. Murry is a performer, producer, and composer and half of the duo Dazz & Brie. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $22.10 (including fees); beer, wine and concessions will be available. Visit simpletix.com/e/arkansas-sounds-songwriter-showcase-featur-tickets-220399. (Special to the Democrat-Gazette)

 

Amy Garland Angel, Charlotte Taylor, Emily Fenton and Dazzmin “Dazz” Murry, aka King Honey, perform for the Arkansas Sounds Songwriter Showcase, 8 p.m. Saturday July 19 at the Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave., Little Rock. Angel is a songwriter, social worker, mom, wife and host of the weekly Americana-flavored “Backroads” show community radio station KABF-FM, 88.3. Taylor is a blues singer-songwriter who most frequently performs with her band, Charlotte Taylor and Gypsy Rain. Fenton blends elements of classic country, folk, and contemporary indie-rock. Murry is a performer, producer, and composer and half of the duo Dazz & Brie. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $22.10 (including fees); beer, wine and concessions will be available. Visit simpletix.com/e/arkansas-sounds-songwriter-showcase-featur-tickets-220399.

(Special to the Democrat-Gazette)
Amy Garland Angel, Charlotte Taylor, Emily Fenton and Dazzmin “Dazz” Murry, aka King Honey, perform for the Arkansas Sounds Songwriter Showcase, 8 p.m. Saturday July 19 at the Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave., Little Rock. Angel is a songwriter, social worker, mom, wife and host of the weekly Americana-flavored “Backroads” show community radio station KABF-FM, 88.3. Taylor is a blues singer-songwriter who most frequently performs with her band, Charlotte Taylor and Gypsy Rain. Fenton blends elements of classic country, folk, and contemporary indie-rock. Murry is a performer, producer, and composer and half of the duo Dazz & Brie. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $22.10 (including fees); beer, wine and concessions will be available. Visit simpletix.com/e/arkansas-sounds-songwriter-showcase-featur-tickets-220399. (Special to the Democrat-Gazette)

 

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SATURDAY

LITTLE ROCK

◼️ The latest Arkansas Sounds Songwriter Showcase will feature Americana-country-folk-rock radio host Amy Garland Angel and Delta blues rocker Charlotte Taylor, along with Emily Fenton, an indie-folk rocker formerly of Ithica, N.Y., and King Honey, also known as “Dazz” Murry of the band Daaz & Brie, 8 p.m. at Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Admission is $22.10 (including fees). (501) 320-5715; cals.org.

◼️ One Night Only performs a tribute to the Bee Gees, 7:30 p.m. Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets are $44-$103. (501) 244-8800; littlerock.com.

◼️ Kyle Mays, Isaac Alexander and Silas Carpenter perform at 8 p.m. at White Water Tavern. Admission is $10.

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◼️ Jack Fancy performs at 9 p.m. at Dirty Worm, 8618 Arch St. (501) 413-5044.

◼️ Ship of Fools performs from 7-10 p.m. at Hibernia Irish Tavern.

◼️ Frank Foster performs at 8 p.m. at The Hall, 721 W. Ninth St. Tickets are $28.30-$53.02. (501) 406-1364; littlerockhall.com.

◼️ Phospherescent, with Rich Ruth, performs from 8-11:45 p.m. at the Rev Room, 300 President Clinton Ave. Admission is $30. (501) 823-0090; revroom.com.

◼️ Jeff Coleman performs at 3 p.m. and Bluesboy Jag & Lady Elaine perform at 6 p.m. at The Oyster Bar.

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◼️ The Karla Case Band performs at 9 p.m. at Dugan’s Pub.

◼️ Corey Fontenot performs from 7-10 p.m. at Red Moon Tavern, 6015 Chenonceau Blvd. (501) 367-8188; theredmoontavern.com.

◼️ Leta Joyner performs from 7-10 p.m. at WXYZ Bar in Aloft Hotel West.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK

◼️ DeFrance perform from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. at Four Quarter Bar. Admission is $8.

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◼️ Pig Sticker and Render perform at 7:30 p.m. at Birdies. Admission is $17.85.

◼️ Buh Jones performs at 9 p.m. at Ton’s Place, 18814 MacArthur Drive. (501) 851-9987.

BENTON

Can Shelton performs from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Revival Restaurant + Beer Garden.

CADDO VALLEY

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Mike Mayberry & The Slow Hands perform at 8 p.m. at Betty’s Big Country Dance Hall, 102 Crystal Palace Drive. (702) 379-6632; bettysbigcountrydance.com.

CONWAY

◼️ Blackwater Bayou performs from 8:30-11:30 p.m. at Kings Live Music.

◼️ The Cam Davis Band performs from 8-11 p.m. at Maly’s. No cover.

◼️ Go for Gold, Tiny Towns, Salon Blonde, Diet Sweets, Ginger Giant, Voidrunner, Heldtght, I Dream of Cellophane and Kroze perform, 2-10:45 p.m. at Full Moon Records. Admission is $25.

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EL DORADO

Trey Johnson performs from 7:30-9 p.m. at MAD House 101.

FAIRFIELD BAY

The Ozark Southern Band performs at 7 p.m. at Fairfield Bay Marina, 4350 Arkansas 330. (501) 884-6030.

HOT SPRINGS

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◼️ Nick Flora performs from 7-10 p.m. at the Rooftop Bar at the Waters Hotel, 340 Central Ave. (501) 321-0001; thewatershs.com.

◼️ The Parker Francis Band performs from 7:30-11:30 p.m. at the Arlington Hotel.

◼️ Kasey Keys performs at 8 p.m. at the Frontier Club, 2700 Central Ave. (501) 620-4000.

◼️ Brass Tacks perform at 8 p.m. at H20 Hawgs.

◼️ Everclear, with POM, performs at 7 p.m. in Timberwood Amphitheater at Magic Springs Theme and Water Park, 1701 E. Grand Ave. (U.S. 70 East) Admission after 5 p.m. is $39.99 plus $7.99 fee. (501) 624-0100; magicsprings.com.

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◼️ No One, with Subdue, performs from 9-11:55 p.m. at The Big Chill, 910 Higdon Ferry Road. (501) 624-5185; chillhotsprings.com.

◼️ The Pamela Hopkins Band performs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Pop’s Lounge at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort.

◼️ Brian Ramsey performs from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at J&S Italian Villa, 4332 Central Ave. (501) 525-1121; jandsitalian.com.

◼️ Heavy Suga & The Sweet Tones perform from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at The Ohio Club.

◼️ Unsigned performs at 8 p.m. at Copper Penny Pub.

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◼️ Sean Harrison performs at 7:30 p.m. at The Heist, 723 Central Ave., Suite 200. (501) 547-9589; heist723.com.

LONSDALE

Kenny Mann & Danger Zone perform at 6 p.m. at Kara’s Packing Company, 23049 Arkansas 5. Free. (501) 939-2252.

MOUNTAIN VIEW

Dailey & Vincent perform, with the Music Roots Ensemble, at 7 p.m. at the Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Ave. Tickets are $40-$60 (870) 269-3851; OzarkFolkCenter.com.

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MALVERN

The Filthy Heathens perform at 9 p.m. at Bogey’s. Admission is $17.85.

MOUNT IDA

Gravel Yard Bluegrass performs at 7 p.m. at the Front Porch Stage, on the square. Free admission. (870) 867-2761; thefrontporchstage.com.

SPRINGDALE

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Jenna & The Soul Shakers perform from 7-10 p.m. at Tontitown Winery, 335 N. Barrington Road (479) 361-8700; tontitownwinery.com.

SUNDAY

LITTLE ROCK

◼️ Eternal performs from 6-10 p.m. at Vino’s.

◼️ Gilbert Franklin performs for a record release event at 5 p.m. at White Water Tavern. Admission is $7.

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MAUMELLE

Layne and Pat perform at 7:30 p.m. at Tavern Round the Bend.

HOT SPRINGS

◼️ The Stardust Big Band, featuring Kristen McCauley, performs at 3 p.m. in the Crystal Ballroom of the Arlington Hotel, 239 Central Ave. Admission is $10; free for students K-12. (501) 623-7771; stardustband.net.

◼️ The Fabulous Fun City Chorus performs at 2:30 p.m. at the Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Ave. (501) 623-4161; gclibrary.com.

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◼️ Larry Womack performs from 6-9 p.m. at The Ohio Club.

MONDAY

LITTLE ROCK

Slaughter To Prevail performs at 9 p.m. at The Hall. Tickets are $58.69-$75.o6.

CONWAY

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Jimmy Stengel performs at 7 p.m. at JJ’s Grill.

TUESDAY

LITTLE ROCK

Ballyhoo! performs, with Cydeways and Beach Fly, from 8-11:45 p.m. at the Rev Room. Admission is $20.

BENTONVILLE

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Alabama Shakes performs, with opening acts Caleb Elliott and Alanna Royale, at 7 p.m. at The Momentary, 507 S.E. E St. Tickets are $65 general admission. (479) 367-7500; themomentary.org.

CONWAY

◼️ Modern August performs at 9 p.m. at Bears Den Pizza, 235 Farris Road. (501) 328-5556; bearsdenpizza.net.

◼️ Nick Flora performs at 8 p.m. at JJ’s Grill.

HOT SPRINGS

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Jacob Flores performs from 6-9 p.m. at Guacamole’s, 1607 Albert Pike Road. (501) 623-2406.

WEDNESDAY

LITTLE ROCK

◼️ Anna Brinker performs at 7 p.m. at Southern Tail Brewery, 900 E. Ninth St. (501) 912-0980; southerntail.brewing.com.

◼️ Christine DeMeo performs from 7-10 p.m. at WXYZ Bar in Aloft Hotel West.

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TICKETS

Alabama, with The Marshall Tucker Band, performs at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at Simmons Bank Arena. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at simmonsbankarena.com, at which time prices are announced.



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Joseph Flaherty covers the city of Little Rock for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. A graduate of Middlebury College and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, he has worked for the newspaper since 2020.

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Benton County Sheriff’s Office

Scott Minor, 45, of Elm Street in Jefferson City, Mo., was arrested Friday on suspicion of computer child pornography and sexually grooming a child. Minor was being held Monday in the Benton County Jail with a $150,000 bond set.

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Damond Drake, 52, of West Highland Drive in Rogers was arrested Saturday on suspicion of delivery of methamphetamine or cocaine. Drake was being held Monday in the Benton County Jail with no bond set.

Fayetteville

Cornelius Anderson, 33, of Dawn Street in Fayetteville was arrested Saturday on suspicion of third-degree assault on a family member, third-degree domestic battery, first-degree criminal mischief and theft of property. Anderson remained at the Washington County Detention Center Monday in lieu of $5,000 bond.

Eduard Korshakov, 37, of Prairie Dunes Trail in Fayetteville was arrested Saturday on suspicion of aggravated assault on a family or household member, kidnapping, first-degree false imprisonment, third-degree domestic battery and interference with emergency communications. Korshakov remained at the Washington County Detention Center Monday in lieu of $25,000 bond.

Efrain Quiroz, 29, of North Shamblin Avenue in Fayetteville was arrested Sunday on suspicion of second-degree battery and second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor. Quiroz remained at the Washington County Detention Center Monday in lieu of $25,000 bond.

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Leo Ward, 21, of West Tanner Drive in Fayetteville was arrested Sunday on suspicion of aggravated residential burglary and stalking. Ward was released from the Washington County Detention Center Monday on $25,000 bond.

Rogers

John Jenkins, 21, of Arkansas 351 in Jonesboro was arrested Saturday on suspicion of fraudulent use of credit/debit card. Jenkins was being held Monday in the Benton County Jail with no bond set.

Springdale

Ashlyn Neal, 19, of Powell Street in Springdale was arrested Saturday on suspicion of kidnapping, second-degree battery, endangering the welfare of a minor, resisting arrest and obstruction of government operations. Neal was released from the Washington County Detention Center Saturday on $5,000 bond.

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Jose Neal, 37, of South Powell Street in Springdale was arrested Saturday on suspicion of second-degree domestic battery, third-degree domestic battery, interference with emergency communications and resisting arrest. Neal was released from the Washington County Detention Center Saturday on $5,000 bond.

Skyler Shane, 31, of Highway 62 in Westville, Ok., was arrested Sunday on suspicion of Possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance with intent to deliver, simultaneous possession of drugs and a firearm, carrying a prohibited weapon and disorderly conduct. Shane was released from the Washington County Detention Center Sunday on $3,500 bond.

University of Arkansas Police Department

Celso Adame-Gallegos, 19 of Jade Street in Springdale was arrested Friday on suspicion of possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance with intent to deliver. Adame-Gallegos was released from the Washington County Detention Center Saturday on $5,000 bond.

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Arkansas leaders are set to take the stage at the State Capitol Wednesday afternoon for an announcement already drawing statewide attention.

At 1 p.m., Sarah Huckabee Sanders will appear alongside Erika Kirk, the chairwoman and CEO of Turning Point USA, at the Arkansas State Capitol.

While officials with the governor’s office have not yet released details about the announcement, the joint appearance is expected to draw significant attention from political leaders and supporters across the state.

The moment also brings renewed focus to the legacy of Erika Kirk’s late husband, Charlie Kirk, a nationally recognized conservative activist who built one of the country’s largest student political organizations aimed at mobilizing young voters on college campuses.

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In 2025, Kirk was fatally shot during a campus event at Utah Valley University. Authorities say the gunfire erupted during a gathering connected to student political programming, sending attendees scrambling for safety.

Kirk was rushed from the scene but later died from his injuries, sparking shock and an outpouring of reaction from political leaders, students, and supporters across the country.

In the weeks that followed, memorials and tributes appeared nationwide. In Arkansas, supporters and lawmakers honored Kirk’s life and work with a memorial exhibit displayed inside the Arkansas State Capitol, recognizing the influence he had on conservative youth activism and campus politics.

Following his death, Erika Kirk stepped into a leadership role at Turning Point USA, pledging to continue the organization’s mission and expand its outreach to students across the nation.

On Wednesday, Kirk will again be at the Arkansas State Capitol, this time standing beside Governor Sanders for a joint announcement, as leaders gather and the state waits to learn what the two will unveil.

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